Amy Matthews, LMHC
Therapist in Florida
Amy Matthews is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 39 years of experience.
- Licensed inFlorida
- LicenseMH12701
- NPI 1942629951
- Experience39+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Amy
Amy Matthews is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 39 years of experience. She draws on a long career in school counseling and independent practice to help people manage stress, relationships, and life changes. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, and she aims to be a steady, encouraging presence in sessions.
Her background includes decades working in school settings and in independent practice in Pennsylvania and Florida. Amy earned a master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling in 1980 and has since combined formal training with wide life experience.
Background and approach
She describes herself as nonjudgmental and values humor as a tool in therapy. Amy uses a mix of approaches to match the person in front of her. She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds affect current relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are part of her toolkit for managing anxiety, mood, and behavior. In sessions she focuses on practical steps and clear goals. Conversations are straightforward and supportive, with attention to communication, boundaries, and making small changes that add up.
She also helps people facing issues such as grief, addictions, body image, and caregiver stress. Amy offers multiple ways to connect, including video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. She works with English-speaking clients and accepts international clients, tailoring the format to people’s schedules and needs.
Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH12701 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1942629951 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Amy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
Approaches Amy names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment and Action Online
Amy uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early connections shape current relationships and closeness. This approach helps people understand patterns in bonding, trust, and emotional responsiveness in relationships.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on accepting difficult feelings while taking steps that align with personal values. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about life direction. Amy integrates Client-Centered Therapy as well, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person's goals guide the work.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Amy collaborates with each person to decide what methods fit their needs and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something isn’t working or if priorities change.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice new communication in real time. Phone sessions work well when video isn’t possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, between-session support, or when written reflection is helpful. These options make scheduling easier and let people fit sessions into busy lives.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Amy commonly address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, and a range of other concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and straightforward, blending humor with practical guidance to help clients make gradual changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 39 years of counseling experience, including many years in school settings and independent practice across two states.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices from Florida and holds the Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, listed as LMHC.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing 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 her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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