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Amy Matthews, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Parenting issues Depression
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About me

I have been doing counseling for over 35 years. When I lived in Pennsylvania, I worked as a school counselor in a high school for 28 years and also maintained a private practice. Since moving to Florida, I worked in a private practice in which I specialized in both adolescents and adults. I also work with families and couples. I worked at Better Help before and formed many successful relationships with clients. I consider myself to be an eclectic counselor who is genuine, supportive, and empathetic. I have been in therapy many times and definitely understand how helpful it can be to have someone who is in your corner, advocating and believing solely in you. I consider myself liberal and non-judgmental and I would be surprised if there was something you could tell me that I have not heard before, I also have a strong sense of humor and know that humor has saved me many times from my own issues. I received my Master's degree in 1980 in Marriage, family, and Child Counseling, but I consider that my life experience just as important in having added to my counseling skills. Many counselors can learn from books, but I incorporate all I have learned in my own life experience into the work I do with clients. Let's talk.

Professional experience

39yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Parenting issues Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Gender dysphoria, Hoarding, Infidelity, Jealousy

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy

Services offered

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License information

FL LMHC MH 12701

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amy Matthews. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I instantly knew I would be comfortable with Amy in the first session we had. She’s easy to talk to and has great tips for dealing with my issue.

Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

I had to try a few different counselors before I found Amy. I feel like we connected well. I feel a trust I hadn't before. She's very knowledgeable and understanding. She listens to me in a way that makes me feel heard. I feel like she understands my concerns and offers great advice.

Written on May 28, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Amy is a very kind, compassionate and caring counsellor and she helped me stop criticising myself so much, and to accept myself and my life conditions. I’m very happy that I got to know her. Thank you.

Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Amy Matthews is an exceptional counselor. She always listens to what I have to say, to all my problems, and offers me ways to over come my depression and anxiety.

Written on Sep 20, 2020 after therapy with Amy for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues

I love Amy! She’s readily available, responds consistently and checks up on me through the week. Awesome counselor.

Written on Feb 26, 2020 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Amy helped me going through my hardest days.

Written on Sep 17, 2019 after therapy with Amy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes