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Matteo Capaccio

Matteo Capaccio, LCSW

New York

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LCSW - Addictions and Trauma focus

  • Addictions
  • Trauma
  • Blended family issues

About Matteo

Matteo Capaccio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 24 years of professional experience. He sees adults facing issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and stress. Matteo also lists blended family issues among his areas of focus.

Matteo aims for clear, practical conversations. He listens to what matters most and helps people name problems and priorities. Sessions tend to focus on immediate concerns as well as the patterns that keep problems recurring.

He uses a mix of approaches depending on the person and the issue. That can mean working from a client-centered stance to follow what the person brings, using cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, or drawing on psychodynamic ideas to understand long-running patterns. Solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing are also part of the toolkit when a brief, goal-oriented plan is helpful.

People often come for help with stress, disrupted sleep, anger, low self-esteem, or difficulties tied to life transitions and caregiving. Matteo also lists ADHD, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and communication problems among concerns he addresses. He discusses options clearly and helps people pick practical next steps.

When preparation is useful, he works with clients to set small, achievable goals and track progress. Matteo asks about routine, supports, and what has helped before. That lets sessions stay practical and grounded in everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Matteo combines several common approaches so work online can be direct and practical. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what the person brings to the session and follows their priorities, which helps when someone needs time to tell their story. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises and is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify goals and find their own reasons to change, which can be useful for addictions and stages of change.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Matteo will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked before. Together they will try methods that match the presenting problem and adjust the plan as progress is tracked.

Confirm the current session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, support shorter scheduled check-ins, reduce travel time, and allow people to join from another location when that fits their schedule. The therapist will discuss how sessions are arranged and what practical steps help you get the most from remote work.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with adults on addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and related issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He combines client-centered listening with practical methods. He may use CBT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, or solution-focused steps depending on the need.

How much experience does he have?

He has 24 years of professional experience working with adults on clinical and life-change concerns.

What credential and location does he hold?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the profile does not list specific formats.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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