Matthew Pearce, LCSW

Matthew Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who brings a practical, strengths-based approach to therapy. He draws on training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused strategies, to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Matthew has supported people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low motivation, and struggles with self-esteem and confidence. He has worked with young adults to develop future-oriented plans and life maps, and he has experience assisting parents through techniques informed by Conscious Discipline, an evidence-based parenting system.

Matthew centers his work on the belief that people know their own stories and possess strengths that can be built on in therapy. He emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify practical steps and skills to address relationship issues, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, anger, and major life changes. Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Matthew approaches that beginning with encouragement, clear goals, and a focus on usable strategies that support lasting progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Matthew commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR into his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance, offering tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Matthew works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time to fit the pace and priorities of the individual or family.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes these approaches more accessible and flexible. These options allow scheduling that fits busy lives, ongoing communication between sessions when needed, and consistent care for those balancing work, parenting, or geographic constraints. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful therapeutic work through these formats while focusing on practical skills and progress.