Matthew Sheft, LCSW, LICSW
About me
As a licensed therapist in Florida, Vermont and Maine, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey, with particular expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. I'm deeply committed to helping clients develop self-love, improve communication, and overcome challenges related to isolation, social anxiety, and personal growth.
My therapeutic practice focuses on creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for healing. Whether you're struggling with workplace stress, relationship dynamics, or personal identity questions, I offer supportive guidance tailored to your specific needs.
I draw from evidence-based practices to help clients build resilience, enhance self-understanding, and create positive life changes. My work spans a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, attachment issues, life purpose exploration, and personal empowerment. I'm dedicated to walking alongside you as you navigate your path toward emotional well-being and personal growth.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
FL LCSW sw19119
ME LCSW LC23910
VT LICSW 089.0136019
Reviews
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He listens and is patient
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Matthew for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
Thank you, Matthew!!!
Written on Dec 12, 2024 after therapy with Matthew for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
One of the most compassionate human beings I’ve ever met! I cannot wait to resume with Matt once the dust in my life settles, he truly is a blessing in my life and everything he’s helped me get through!!
Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Matthew for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and adhd
He's a wonderful and brilliant therapist whose analysis is amazing and he listens and makes me feel better and i am lucky to have him.
Written on May 12, 2023 after therapy with Matthew for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Matthew is hands down the best therapist I have worked with. He gives insight but also let’s me work things out within myself during our sessions. He always has a response that is thought out and is detailed to my situation. Matthew is great
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Matthew for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
He’s awesome! What is nice is even shocking details, he will not waver on being compassion and mythological on how to help me cope.
Written on Feb 19, 2023 after therapy with Matthew for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem