- Goal focused
- Practical strategies
- Young adult support
About Matthew
Matthew Paulus is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who focuses on conflict resolution and managing anger. He helps people who are facing big life changes, pressure at work, or trouble with relationships. He also supports young adults navigating the move to college or into the workforce. Family members of someone struggling with addiction are another area he addresses.
Matthew uses straightforward conversation to identify what’s most pressing. He listens first, then helps people set small, practical steps to change their day-to-day. Expect clear goals and check-ins so progress is easy to track.
His approach blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means sessions focus on a person’s goals while also looking at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems cycling. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are used when people want to change habits or move through a specific life transition.
Matthew has six years of clinical experience practicing in Florida as an LMHC. He works in English and does not take international clients. He commonly helps with stress, anxiety, career shifts, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and concerns linked to codependency.
Sessions are practical and outcome-oriented. Matthew aims to make therapy feel useful from the start, with steps people can try between meetings. If you need help sorting a conflict, managing anger, or handling a major life shift, he can talk through realistic options and next steps.
How Matthew’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and priorities. The therapist listens without judgment and helps people clarify what they want to change. This approach can help with relationship struggles, parenting strain, and figuring out career moves.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and actions that keep problems going. It breaks issues into concrete steps and small experiments to try between sessions. CBT often helps with anxiety, anger management, and stress by teaching practical skills.
Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It is useful when someone is unsure about next steps, such as addressing substance issues or breaking a difficult habit.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can change as progress is made, and the plan is adjusted in session.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these options to focus on real-life steps and skills that help between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Matthew help address?
He helps with anger and conflict, stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, career and workplace issues, parenting strain, and family problems related to addiction. Codependency and communication problems are also areas he works on.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Matthew emphasizes practical, goal-focused sessions. He listens first, then helps set small steps and regular check-ins to track progress.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of experience working as a behavioral therapist, focusing on conflict resolution, anger management, young adult transitions, and supporting family members of people with addiction.
Where is he licensed and based?
Matthew is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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