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Matteo Capaccio
Experience
24 years
Based in
New York
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · New York

Matteo Capaccio

LCSW

Compassionate, practical support for lasting change

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License and NPI on record

LCSW
New York · 057524
NPI
1760514533

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  • Experienced clinician
  • Practical goal setting
  • Direct supportive style

About Matteo

Matteo Capaccio is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York who helps people facing addictions, trauma, grief, mood concerns, and stress. He creates a straightforward and calm space where people can speak honestly about what they’re going through. Matteo encourages practical steps toward feeling more stable and hopeful.

He draws on 24 years of experience to guide conversations and plan next steps. Sessions focus on what the person needs now, whether that means managing symptoms, coping after a loss, or tackling patterns that keep causing trouble. Matteo uses everyday language and clear goals so sessions feel useful from the start.

Matteo uses several approaches to match the moment and the person. Client-centered work means the person’s goals lead the conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and how to change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck about change.

He also brings elements of psychodynamic thinking to notice long-standing patterns that affect current life. Solution-focused techniques help set short-term, concrete goals that can be tested between sessions. Together these methods help people manage anxiety, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

Sessions are grounded in respect and practical planning. Matteo helps people weigh options, try small changes, and review what works. If you want clear, steady support for difficult problems, he may be a fit.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

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

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How Matteo’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s priorities and listens to what they say matters most. Online sessions using this approach focus on what the client wants to change and adapt the pace to the person’s needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies specific thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and builds practical skills to shift them. In virtual meetings, CBT often uses homework and brief in-session exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal reasons to make a change. When done online, it supports people who feel unsure or stuck by exploring ambivalence and strengthening commitment to small steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Matteo will collaborate with each person to try methods that match their goals and will adjust the plan as progress or obstacles appear. This process is shared and practical rather than fixed.

Session format details are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and let people use sessions from different locations without travel time. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to support steady, goal-focused work over time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Matteo help with?

He addresses a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD.

What is his general approach to therapy?

He uses a person-centered, respectful approach that asks about goals first and then selects methods that fit those goals.

What experience does he bring?

Matteo has 24 years of professional experience working with people on complex emotional and behavioral issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to meet with him?

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