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Matthew Mateika, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Matthew is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Matthew. View 34 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Honestly the most I've ever enjoyed therapy has been with Matthew Mateika. He never judges me and understands more about my life and hobbies than any therapist I've had before. I always have good things to say about him to others when I do reccomend betterhelp. I have never had any form of a bad experience with him. Talking with him I feel like I can open up more about things than I have in the past with other therapists. I originally was in therapy as a formality for a process I was involved in helping my mental health, but ended up clicking so well with this therapist that I have since stayed working with him now for several years. Best therapist I've ever had, hands down.

Reviewed November 2022

I always feel better when I discuss things with Matt even if he sometimes challenges me to go outside my normal comfort zone. I know it’s for the best. Things have gotten easier for me since seeing him.

Reviewed July 2022

More about Matthew

  • 9 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMHC

Welcome to BetterHelp, and thank you for viewing my profile to see if I may be a good fit for you!

Over my years of experience working as a mental health counselor, I have found that flexibility is the key to a good counseling experience. I will spend time to get to know you and establish a working relationship that will allow me to tailor your experience to what will work to help you reach your short and long term counseling goals. Just as we all deal with stress and turbulent situations differently, your counseling experience will be like no one else’s, and our conversations will move at your preferred pace to ensure you are comfortable and making progress towards a happier you. I truly enjoy helping others and take pride in developing a therapeutic partnership with my clients to work towards positive change.

My experience includes working in a university counseling department as well as serving as the lead clinician in a residential substance abuse program. Through these roles, I have worked with a diverse demographic of people and addressed a variety of counseling issues such as, but not limited to, substance abuse and addiction, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Whether you are seeking counseling for your relationship or are suffering from anxiety, depression, or addiction, we will work through it together.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am also a Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP).

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Anger management Self esteem Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Matthew Mateika's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427566017.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH15482 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Matthew Mateika

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

34 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Grateful Knowledgeable Amazing Easy Helped Professional Recommend Supportive

Honestly the most I've ever enjoyed therapy has been with Matthew Mateika. He never judges me and understands more about my life and hobbies than any therapist I've had before. I always have good things to say about him to others when I do reccomend betterhelp. I have never had any form of a bad experience with him. Talking with him I feel like I can open up more about things than I have in the past with other therapists. I originally was in therapy as a formality for a process I was involved in helping my mental health, but ended up clicking so well with this therapist that I have since stayed working with him now for several years. Best therapist I've ever had, hands down.

Reviewed November 2022

I always feel better when I discuss things with Matt even if he sometimes challenges me to go outside my normal comfort zone. I know it’s for the best. Things have gotten easier for me since seeing him.

Reviewed July 2022

He is amazing

Reviewed June 2022

Matthew is amazing and has saved my life

Reviewed January 2021

Very respectful and professional.

Reviewed June 2020

Matthew is wonderful.

Reviewed May 2020

Very caring and supportive, has helped me develop good coping skills to get through difficult situations and stress.

Reviewed March 2020

Matt is great. Really gets my issues and lets me complain and then helps me work them out. Does a very good job.

Reviewed February 2020

Matthew has been amazing! He allows each session to go where it needs to and helps me to work things out in my head. I'm extremely grateful to have him as my therapist!

Reviewed December 2019

I continue to appreciate the support I receive from Matthew Mateika. I have contacted him a couple times in the past month due to pain management and insomnia. I appreciate his input and believe anyone would benefit from his laid back, comfortable approach.

Reviewed December 2019

Matt has been a great help over this past year. I really appreciate his easy style to chat with.

Reviewed December 2019

Matthew is very helpful and great at his job. Would recommend to anyone!

Reviewed November 2019

He is the best counselor anyone could have!

Reviewed August 2019

Matthew is kind and caring and takes the time to respond thoughtfully to your messages, whatever they may be. He’s always supporting and has been a great help.

Reviewed August 2019

Excellent balance of listening and advice. Responsive, available, and flexible. Makes a valuable connection each time.

Reviewed July 2019

I enjoy talking with Matt. He is knowledgeable and very supportive. He points out the exact areas on where to work and how to do it. He is very supportive and keeps me grounded. I made a lot of progress after few sessions with him. He is great!

Reviewed June 2019

Matt has been very helpful. He provides an open and fluid dialogue that has felt more conversational than the traditional therapy I've had in the past. He offers useful tips and tricks to get me out of my head and into the present which is now part of my daily routine.

Reviewed June 2019

He is very knowledgeable and the therapy has been very important to my recovery

Reviewed June 2019

Matthew is a great listener and is very capable of grasping the point of any topic.

Reviewed June 2019

Matthew has been very open-minded and understanding. It is nice to speak to someone objectively about my personal challenges in growth without bias. We are working to produce a better version of me.

Reviewed June 2019

Matt is very honest and clearly has my best interest in mind when offering advice and guidance. He is personable and knowledgeable about the problems that I was having, and I feel fully equipped to handle my concerns better in the future.

Reviewed May 2019

Matthew has been great. I didn’t really know what to expect going in, but was happy he could help provide insight into reasons why I may be feeling a way about something and how to move forward. Thank you, Matthew!

Reviewed May 2019

Matthew is a wonderful listener. He’s very empathetic and validating. It’s easy to talk with him and he’s offered a lot of great advice to help me overcome my struggles.

Reviewed April 2019

I am really enjoying my experience with BetterHelp. Despite feeling the need to speak to a counselor, I have been putting off going to traditional therapy due to the cost and scheduling demands. I have found that having the ability to participate in messaging with my counselor, Matthew works well for my schedule. Matthew responds to my messages every weekday and once during the weekends on a consistent basis. He addresses every concern and is honest and straightforward in his advice. He is very relatable and experienced. I would recommend this service, and Matthew to any friend or colleague looking for counseling.

Reviewed April 2019

I was so worried after I signed up for this that not only would I not receive help, but that this whole thing was simply too good to be true. Matthew Mateika changed that from the beginning. He has been helpful and insightful. I don't fear that I am getting therapy that is Less Than an office visit. I am relieved and grateful, and I will be a longtime BetterHelp supporter because of Matthew Mateika.

Reviewed March 2019

Matthew is very professional and makes me feel comfortable talking to him about even uncomfortable situations. His advice has been very helpful. I was very unsure about better help and who they would pair me with but things are working out and I'm very grateful for my counselor. I hadn't thought I would want to continue this for very long but I may stick with it, I feel the positive impact on my mental health has not only helped me but this has helped me in all aspects of my life.

Reviewed March 2019

I’ve only been using BetterHelp for a couple weeks now, and I would say that Matthew Mateika has been very helpful overall. He has a natural way of communicating. He’s very knowledgeable and patient.

Reviewed February 2019

He is very helpful and professional. He is also quick in responding. I do recommend him.

Reviewed February 2019

Matt listens and gives advice when needed. Sometimes you just need to rant and vent other times you need to hear something from someone and he has the ability to know when he needs to say something and when he doesn’t.

Reviewed January 2019

I've only been working with Matt for a short while but I feel he definitely understands me and offers his own personal anecdotes so we actually make a connection. Therapy is about establishing trust and being frank and brutally honest with the person. I have been in therapy for over 15 years and this is the first time I feel I have been completely honest about myself.

Reviewed January 2019

Matthew has been a huge blessing in my life! Not only is he well equipped to handle the struggles I have presented him with, he is an avid listener, thoughtful responder and always has some hidden jewel of a lesson in his remarks and feedback. I am SO grateful to have discovered him and BetterHelp.com!

Reviewed January 2019

A great counselor and down to earth guy. Very nice and friendly and always attentive to my thoughts and concerns.

Reviewed December 2018

I was super nervous about starting online counseling. But Matthew is relatable and super easy to talk to. He’s good at balancing lighthearted conversations and discussing difficult topics.

Reviewed December 2018

Matt is a wonderful counselor. He is active in my day to day life as well as struggles. He makes sure to provide me with information he finds helpful for my situations. Most of all Matt makes me feel heard and understood. As well as cared for. Couldn’t ask for more.

Reviewed November 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Matthew Mateika offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Matthew Mateika works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Matthew Mateika speak?

Matthew Mateika speaks English.

How many years of experience does Matthew Mateika have?

Matthew Mateika has 9 years of experience.

Where is Matthew Mateika licensed to practice?

Matthew Mateika is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Matthew Mateika accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Matthew Mateika does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Matthew Mateika offer?

Matthew Mateika offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Matthew Mateika?

Matthew Mateika can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Matthew Mateika?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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