Therapist profile
Matthew Paulus, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Anger and Life Transitions
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- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / Mh17515
- NPI
- 1043841380
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Conflict resolution
- Anger management
- Support for family members
About Matthew
Matthew Paulus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with six years of experience. He focuses on conflict resolution and anger management while also helping people adjust to life changes. Matthew works with individuals who are navigating career shifts, parenting strains, and relationship tensions.
He helps people who are coping with someone else’s addiction or the ripple effects of substance misuse in a family. That includes family members of an addict who are trying to set boundaries, reduce reactivity, and re-establish routines. He also supports young adults who are having trouble moving into college or the workplace and the stress that comes with those transitions.
Matthew blends client-centered listening with practical, goal-focused methods. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques help people find small steps that move them forward when motivation feels low.
In sessions he works plainly and directly. Conversations focus on what’s happening now and what can change. He pays attention to patterns - for example, people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or getting pulled into another person’s crises - and then works with each person on concrete skills to respond differently.
People can expect short-term options for specific problems and longer work for deeper patterns. Matthew practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm current session options so the format matches your needs.
How sessions work
Practical approaches and online sessions
Matthew uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can clarify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, helping people test assumptions and try different responses to stress or anger.He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to break big problems into small, doable steps. That approach helps when the goal is immediate change, such as improving communication or reducing reactivity. Choosing which mix of methods to use is collaborative. Matthew will work with each person to find what fits their goals and preferences rather than imposing one method.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities. It can also allow for shorter check-ins, meetings without video, or regular sessions that slot into a busy week. Talk with him about what will be most practical for your situation and schedule.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to relationships?
He works with relationship tension, intimacy-related issues, communication problems, and people affected by a loved one’s addiction.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical, goal-focused tools like CBT and solution-focused techniques to change patterns and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Matthew has six years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) working with anger, transitions, and family concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Florida LMHC and provides services from Florida locations listed on his profile.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he meet with people outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.