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Matthew Pearce, LCSW

Calm guidance for anxious minds

6 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Matthew

Matthew Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who focuses on anxiety along with related concerns like stress, depression, and self-esteem. He helps people who are dealing with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, and problems tied to relationships or substance use.

Matthew uses clear, practical steps in sessions and treats each person with respect for their strengths and history. Matthew draws on six years of therapy experience together with additional social work years to shape his approach.

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Background and approach

He tends to listen first, then work with clients to build small, doable plans. Sessions often include skills practice, goal-setting, and short-term strategies to manage intense feelings and improve communication. His clinical work incorporates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior approaches, EMDR, and mindfulness practices.

That mix lets him address upsetting memories, shifting thought patterns, and daily coping skills in ways that fit each person's needs. People meet him for help with parenting challenges, adoption or foster care concerns, attachment or abandonment issues, and caregiving stress. He also supports those facing body image, codependency, avoidance, or commitment struggles.

Matthew pays attention to how life events and past harms shape current choices. In sessions he emphasizes collaboration. He helps people map goals, try new skills, and adjust plans when needed.

The initial steps involve a short questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the client's timing and preferences.

Approaches for anxiety and trauma in online sessions

Matthew often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts and practical behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps, try skills in session, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation for skills practice and EMDR-informed processing. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer brief, flexible ways to touch base, work through moments of distress, or follow up on coping homework. These options make therapy more adaptable to daily routines and differing needs.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Matthew address?
He supports people with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting and family conflict. Additional focuses include addiction, relationship and anger issues, and life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Matthew takes a collaborative, straightforward style. He listens first, then works with clients to set goals and try practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of therapy experience in addition to prior social work roles, bringing a combined background in direct clinical practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are offered and can he see clients internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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