About
- Family concerns
- Parenting issues
- Trauma work
About Matthew
Matthew Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with six years of direct therapy experience and a longer background in social work. He works with adults who are coping with family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, and addictions.
He uses straightforward conversations to help people sort out what matters most at home. Sessions focus on practical steps, building skills, and making small changes that fit day-to-day life. He encourages clients to name their priorities and to try concrete strategies between meetings.
Matthew draws on several approaches when it helps, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior techniques, EMDR, and mindfulness practices. He explains options plainly and suggests ways to practice new skills outside sessions. He guides people through upsetting memories and overwhelming emotions at a pace they can manage.
Parents or adults dealing with strained relationships will find a focus on communication, boundaries, and problem solving. He has experience supporting parents with parenting issues and helping adults who are planning for their futures or coping with family change.
Sessions are conducted in English and arranged from Florida. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment. The therapist notes that the cost varies with location and that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Matthew often uses client-centered work to let people lead the topics and priorities in sessions. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping clients identify their own next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test practical changes in behavior to reduce anxiety, stress, or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication in difficult relationships.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then recommend ways of working that fit those needs. He may combine ideas from different methods as appropriate and will check in about progress and fit over time.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy routine and making it easier to keep regular appointments. If you plan to start, confirm available session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic, while still letting them practice skills and get feedback between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does he help with?
He helps people work through family conflict, blended family issues, communication problems, and caregiving stress.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses direct, practical conversations. Sessions focus on skill building and steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have with trauma and parenting?
He has six years of therapy experience and additional social work experience supporting people with trauma, parenting, and life planning.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the profile.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.