About Matthew
Matthew Houff is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He helps people who feel stuck by focusing on practical steps to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and rebuild self-esteem. His style is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping clients feel clearer and more in control.
Matthew commonly supports people facing relationship troubles and those coping with grief or depression. He also addresses addiction-related concerns including drug and alcohol issues, sex and process addictions, and challenges like guilt and shame.
How Matthew works
Sessions emphasize improving communication and tackling isolation or loneliness. Matthew has four years of clinical experience. In sessions he works alongside clients to set goals and try methods that fit each person’s needs.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques while keeping the pace and focus practical and goal-oriented. People who want straightforward guidance and a collaborative approach may find his manner accessible. He describes therapy as a team effort where the plan is shaped by the client’s priorities.
Conversations are meant to translate into small, doable changes between sessions. To begin, a client completes a brief matching questionnaire and schedules sessions that fit their calendar. Matthew offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to stay connected and continue progress.
What Matthew works with
The areas below are the ones Matthew selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves helping clients learn skills to manage anxiety and negative thinking, using structured exercises and simple tools to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Another often-used method targets behavior and habits related to addictions and repetitive patterns; this involves identifying triggers, building alternative routines, and practicing small steps to interrupt unwanted cycles.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try methods that best match those needs. Techniques are adjusted over time so the plan stays relevant and effective for each person.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules. Video calls allow for full conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a brief check-in, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family life while keeping momentum toward goals.
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