Matthew Mateika, LMHC
Practical, person-centered counseling for parents and adults
Book with Matthew- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Anger management
About Matthew
Matthew Mateika is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people handle stress, anxiety, addiction, and parenting concerns. He brings nine years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on building a practical working relationship with each client. He begins by listening.
Matthew asks about what feels most urgent and what goals matter to the person in front of him. That initial work shapes a plan that fits each person’s pace and daily life, not a one-size-fits-all checklist.
Background and approach
His background includes time in a university counseling center and leadership as the clinician in a residential substance abuse program. Those roles exposed him to many different life situations, from mood disorders like depression and bipolar to substance use and recovery needs. Matthew draws from several evidence-informed approaches.
He uses client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on the person’s needs, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and mindfulness tools to manage stress and emotional reactivity. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-directed. He works on clear steps people can try between meetings, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Matthew aims to create a steady, collaborative rhythm so people feel supported while they work through changes. People reach out to him for help with relationship strain, grief, sleep and eating concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD symptoms, and career stress. His style is direct, patient, and focused on helping clients move toward more stable day-to-day functioning.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Matthew helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Matthew lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online parenting and life challenges
Matthew often draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered therapy means sessions focus on the person's own goals and experiences, with the therapist reflecting and following the person's pace to build trust. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers concrete tools to change those patterns, which helps with anxiety, mood, and habits.He also uses elements of emotionally-focused work to address relationship strain and intimacy concerns, helping people notice and name emotions so they can respond differently. Finding the right mix is collaborative: the therapist and client discuss what feels most helpful, try approaches, and adjust based on what actually improves day-to-day functioning.
Online sessions can take place by video, by phone, via live chat, or through text messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation, phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or useful when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text can work for short updates and flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work, and other demands while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem problems, coping with life changes, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is collaborative and person-centered. He focuses on listening first, then tailoring practical steps and techniques to each person's goals and pace.
What clinical background does he bring to sessions?
Matthew has nine years of experience and has worked in a university counseling department and as lead clinician in a residential substance abuse program.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices out of that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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