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Amy Matthews, LMHC

  • Experience39 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Amy

Amy Matthews is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 39 years of clinical experience. She trained in marriage, family, and child counseling and has blended formal education with decades of hands-on practice to shape an integrative, person-focused approach.

Background and approach

Her background includes long-term school counseling and independent practice work, which inform a calm, steady presence in sessions. She draws from a variety of evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral work, emotion-focused and attachment-informed techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, and many others.

Known for a warm, nonjudgmental manner and a readiness to use humor appropriately, she prioritizes collaboration and practical strategies while honoring each client’s life experience. Amy aims to be a consistent ally who helps clients explore values, build insight, and develop skills for more satisfying relationships and daily functioning.

Approaches for online work and practical access

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and take committed steps toward a more meaningful life while learning to relate differently to painful thoughts and emotions; it suits issues like anxiety, depression, and difficulties with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns that develop from early bonds and explores how those patterns show up in current relationships, which can be useful for couples, family challenges, and attachment-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering concrete strategies to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns across a range of issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy works with clients to identify which methods match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts techniques over time so work in sessions feels relevant and practical.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make scheduling more flexible and allow therapy to fit into busy lives. These options can reduce travel time and make it easier to maintain continuity of care, while still allowing therapists and clients to build rapport and do meaningful therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amy work with most often
She helps people with a wide range of challenges including stress, anxiety, relationships, family and parenting matters, depression, addictions, grief, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is Amy's general therapeutic style
Her style is eclectic and client-centered, combining empathy, straightforwardness, and appropriate humor while tailoring techniques to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she bring
Amy has 39 years of experience in counseling, including long-term work as a school counselor and many years in independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed
She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC MH12701, and is located in Florida.
Can people who live outside the United States connect with her
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients across borders.
Which session formats are available
Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsGender dysphoriaHoardingInfidelityJealousy

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience

39+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Amy can help with

Amy Matthews works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and depression.

Amy works with adolescents and adults.

Amy works with families and couples.

How Amy approaches therapy

Amy's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Amy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 39 years of clinical experience.