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Matthew Paulus

Therapist · Florida

Matthew Paulus

LMHC

Practical support for anger and life transitions

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  • Conflict resolution
  • Young adult transitions
  • Family impacted by addiction

About Matthew

Matthew Paulus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) working in Florida. He focuses on conflict resolution and anger management. He also helps young adults facing the jump to college or the workforce, and he supports family members affected by addiction.

Matthew takes a direct and practical approach in sessions. He listens first, helping people name what is most troubling. Then he offers clear options that fit each person's life. Sessions often include skill practice for managing strong emotions and repairing communication.

With six years of clinical experience, Matthew blends several therapy styles to meet real problems. He draws from client-centered work to keep conversations grounded in the person’s goals. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thought patterns that feed anxiety or anger, and solution-focused techniques to build immediate, usable steps.

People come to him for career stress, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. He also addresses trauma and substance-related family issues, codependency, and feelings of isolation. In sessions he helps people rebuild self-esteem and clarify life purpose.

Matthew aims to make therapy straightforward and goal-oriented. He encourages small changes that add up over time. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session formats and logistics to ensure they match their needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Matthew Uses Different Approaches Online

Matthew blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused strategies to address practical problems. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and goals, helping them feel heard and steering the conversation around what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, anger, or stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on building small, achievable steps so people can see progress quickly.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Matthew will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together they will select methods that fit. That collaborative decision guides what happens session to session and can evolve as goals change.

Because the exact session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can help fit work, school, or family life by reducing travel and allowing sessions to happen from different locations. It can also make shorter check-ins or focused skill work easier to schedule during a busy week. Ask about session length and scheduling when you match to ensure the format meets your daily routines and technical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Matthew help with?

He works with anger and conflict, career stress, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, trauma and family effects of addiction, and related concerns such as codependency and isolation.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and person-focused. He listens first, then offers steps and skills people can try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of clinical experience as an LMHC practicing in Florida.

Where is Matthew licensed and based?

Matthew holds a Florida LMHC credential and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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