- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Trauma informed
About Matthew
Matthew Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. He helps people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship struggles, anger, and major life changes. He also addresses codependency and related concerns like attachment issues and communication problems.
Matthew takes a down-to-earth approach in sessions. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and small changes that add up over time.
His background includes six years providing therapy and prior social work experience. He uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person, such as client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, EMDR for trauma, and mindfulness practices. Matthew also incorporates motivational interviewing to help with readiness for change.
In work with parents and young adults he emphasizes planning and concrete next steps. He has experience helping people develop life maps and manage caregiver stress and blended family issues. He explains ideas plainly and helps clients try them between sessions.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and he acknowledges that. Matthew aims to make the process straightforward and respectful, helping people set realistic goals and move toward them at a pace that fits their life.
How Matthew’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own answers; it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and parenting questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and supports practical skill building for anxiety, depression, and stress. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that uses guided processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than imposing a single path.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and support regular check-ins between appointments. Different methods can be adapted for remote work so that skill practice, problem-solving, and trauma processing can continue even when in-person meetings are not possible.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matthew address?
He helps people with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger, coping with life changes, and codependency among other related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, strengths-based style that treats the client as the expert on their life and focuses on practical goals and small steps to create change.
What is his clinical background?
He has six years of therapy experience and additional years in social work prior to providing therapy. His work has included supporting parents and young adults with planning and life-mapping.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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