Matthew Mateika

Matthew Mateika is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. He emphasizes a flexible, client-centered approach that adapts to each person’s unique needs and pace.

Matthew takes time to learn about each client and to build a working relationship that supports both short-term progress and long-term goals. Conversations proceed at a client’s preferred speed so that comfort and steady improvement remain priorities.

His clinical background includes work in a university counseling department and serving as the lead clinician in a residential substance abuse program. Through these roles he has worked with a diverse range of people and addressed issues such as substance abuse and addiction, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

Matthew’s specialties cover a broad spectrum of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger management, self-esteem, coping with life changes, LGBT issues, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping disorders, parenting and career difficulties, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also incorporates coaching to support practical growth and change.

He holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida, and is a certified master’s level addiction professional. Matthew values developing therapeutic partnerships and takes pride in helping clients work toward meaningful, positive change.