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Kim Matte, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW in Massachusetts - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Kim
Kim Matte is an LICSW (Master of Arts, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Massachusetts with 25 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Kim also focuses on workplace concerns, caregiver stress, and issues that arise with chronic illness and end-of-life care.
Her approach is plain and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. She pairs that with client-centered listening so people can set their own goals. Mindfulness methods are used to build attention and reduce moment-to-moment reactivity.
Sessions often involve identifying recurring thought patterns and trying small behavior changes between meetings. Kim helps people break big problems into step-by-step tasks. She also supports practical coping for caregiver strain, cancer-related stress, and aging or hospice concerns.
Kim has worked for many years with people handling divorce, infidelity, family problems, and workplace difficulties. She addresses panic attacks and communication problems in straightforward ways. She pays attention to how illness, disability, or chronic pain affect mood and everyday function.
People can expect clear goals, short-term skills practice, and regular review of progress. Kim provides guidance for navigating isolation, life purpose questions, and women’s issues without imposing a single solution. Sessions and next steps are decided together based on each person’s needs.
How Kim’s approaches fit with online work
Kim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts that lead to unhelpful actions and then try different responses. CBT sessions often include brief skill practice in-session and homework to test new behaviors between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and letting the person set goals, which helps guide what skills to focus on next. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and ease anxiety symptoms.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kim will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and then decide together which methods to emphasize. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust techniques if something is not working or if priorities change over time.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life - they can cut travel time, allow for shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone choose a session that does not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to keep therapy consistent while working on CBT skills, communication practice, and coping strategies.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. There is additional focus on caregiving stress, workplace problems, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses through small behavior experiments. Sessions include practical exercises and review of what helps between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an MA and the LICSW credential and has 25 years of clinical experience in Massachusetts. Her work has covered a broad range of life stressors and health-related concerns.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She is an LICSW practicing in Massachusetts and holds an MA degree. Sessions are offered from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are held.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Contact the service to see the current pricing structure.
What are the first steps to start working together?
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