- Life transitions
- Social anxiety
- Addiction concerns
About Matthew
Matthew Houff is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with four years of clinical experience. He works with young adults navigating life transitions and with people facing anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns. Matthew lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas and also helps with relationship strain and issues around self-esteem.
He commonly supports clients who feel stuck during changes such as starting school, shifting jobs, or changing relationships. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than abstract talk. Matthew and the client set goals together and track progress over time.
In therapy he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address patterns that keep someone feeling stuck. That can include looking at thinking styles, behavior patterns, and how relationships influence stress levels. He also works on communication skills and coping strategies for cravings or compulsive behaviors.
Matthew aims for straightforward sessions where skills are practiced and reviewed. He helps clients build habits that reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Work often includes short exercises, behavior experiments, and clearer plans for difficult social or work situations.
He offers services in English and works with adults, especially young adults, who want to make concrete changes. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the site’s matching process.
How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work together
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive-style approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach more balanced ways of interpreting social situations, which can help with anxiety and feeling judged. Behavioral techniques involve trying small, manageable steps in real-life situations to reduce avoidance and build confidence in social settings.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. He will work with each client to choose approaches that match their goals, values, and daily routine, and adjust methods as progress is seen. That collaboration includes deciding how much time is spent on skill practice, communication work, or managing cravings and urges when addiction concerns are present.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to continue work while moving through life transitions. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, and sessions that focus on practical tools you can use between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework so progress continues outside the session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and self-esteem issues, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with practical exercises, goal setting, and behavioral steps to address thinking and behavior patterns.
How much experience does he have?
Matthew has four years of clinical experience as an LMHC working with adults, particularly young adults in transition.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Florida LMHC and provides services while practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.