Matthew Sheft, LICSW, LCSW

Matthew Sheft is a licensed therapist who works with people navigating difficult emotions and life changes. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, which are clinical social work licenses that indicate advanced training in therapeutic practice. Matthew centers his work on understanding each person’s individual story and crafting practical strategies that support recovery and growth.

He brings particular experience addressing depression, anxiety, stress, and transitions, and he focuses on helping clients develop greater self-compassion, clearer communication skills, and stronger connections with others. Matthew creates a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore identity, workplace strain, relationship patterns, and feelings of isolation or social anxiety. His approach emphasizes collaborative planning so that goals and methods reflect each person’s needs and values.

Drawing from evidence-based interventions, Matthew supports clients in building resilience, deepening self-understanding, and making sustainable changes in daily life. His work spans mood concerns, attachment-related difficulties, purpose exploration, and personal empowerment. He aims to walk alongside people as they work toward improved emotional balance and meaningful personal progress.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Matthew commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in his work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and respect, helping people explore their own values and build self-acceptance while navigating identity and relationship concerns. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides concrete strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness for situations that feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Matthew works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. He adapts techniques over time so care remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Matthew, can deliver meaningful therapeutic work through these formats while tailoring the pace and style to each client’s needs.