Matteo Capaccio , LCSW

Matteo Capaccio is a licensed clinician in New York with 24 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life challenges. He holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and has worked extensively with individuals coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and bipolar disorder. Matteo emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental approach that invites clients to share thoughts and feelings honestly while working together to clarify goals and next steps.

He aims to build a collaborative relationship in which each person’s pace and priorities guide the work. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life can require courage, and Matteo offers steady support throughout that process. His practice focuses on helping people develop practical coping strategies, process painful experiences, and explore pathways toward greater resilience and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches for remote support and change

Matteo commonly draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and he also uses Motivational Interviewing when appropriate. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for each person’s experience, helping individuals explore emotions, build self-understanding, and set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and teaching practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change, which can be especially useful in addressing addictive behaviors.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Matteo collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals aim to match techniques to the individual rather than applying a single model to everyone.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions around work or caregiving, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area. For many people, remote sessions provide a practical way to engage in ongoing therapeutic work.