At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / Mh17515
- NPI
- 1043841380
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Anger management
- Life transitions
- Family support
About Matthew
Matthew Paulus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with six years of experience supporting people through conflict and major life shifts. He focuses on practical steps for managing anger and resolving ongoing disputes. He also helps young adults navigate transitions into college or the workforce and supports family members of people struggling with addiction.
He uses straightforward conversation to help people identify what matters most and where change can start. Sessions often include setting small goals, practicing new ways to communicate, and finding habits that reduce stress and reactivity. He draws on client-centered listening to let each person set the pace.
Matthew also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Motivational interviewing is part of his approach when people feel stuck or unsure about change. He brings solution-focused techniques to highlight strengths and build immediate steps forward.
People who reach out typically want clear tools they can use between sessions. He aims to make skills feel doable so progress translates to everyday life. Matthew explains options, checks in about what’s working, and adjusts plans as needed.
Sessions take a practical tone and move at the client’s speed. Expect direct questions, active listening, and collaborative planning. This approach is for people who want to reduce conflict, manage anger, or handle life transitions with clearer direction.
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How Matthew’s approaches fit with online work
Matthew commonly uses Motivational Interviewing, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people identify their own reasons for change and resolve mixed feelings. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person’s priorities and pace, using empathic listening to guide the work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes to reduce anger, anxiety, or stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. He checks in regularly to see what is helping and adjusts the plan together with the client.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also help people participate when work, school, or caregiving responsibilities make in-person visits harder. The practical focus is making therapy fit into everyday life so skills carry over between meetings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
CodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help address?
He works with anger and conflict, stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and trauma and abuse. Additional areas include codependency, communication problems, addiction-related family issues, and workplace stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and collaborative. He listens, helps set small goals, and uses clear exercises to change thoughts and behavior.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of clinical experience working as a behavioral therapist focused on conflict resolution and anger management, and supporting young adults and family members of people with addiction.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers