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Kim Matte

Kim Matte

LICSW

Massachusetts

Compassionate LICSW focusing on work and wellbeing

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Profile summary

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Massachusetts · 1030763
NPI
1053893909
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
Massachusetts

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Workplace issues
  • Grief and loss

About Kim

Kim Matte is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. She focuses on practical ways to cope with life changes and workplace strain. Her approach is steady and supportive, aimed at helping people regain balance and purpose.

With 25 years of experience, Kim offers straightforward guidance for common struggles like panic attacks, relationship shifts, and caregiver stress. She also works with people dealing with chronic illness, cancer-related concerns, hospice and end-of-life issues, and aging challenges. Sessions emphasize building coping skills and small changes that add up over time.

Her style is collaborative and person-centered. Kim listens first, then helps people identify realistic steps they can try between sessions. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness when those tools fit a person’s needs.

People who come to Kim can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult decisions and strong emotions. She supports exploration of life purpose, communication problems, and work-related stress without rushing to labels or quick fixes.

To begin, readers should use the site’s matching process and scheduling tools to connect and arrange sessions. Kim works in English and does not take international clients. Fees vary with location and follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How these approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s perspective. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people feel heard and to discover their own solutions. This approach is useful for building confidence and exploring values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and shift unhelpful patterns. People often leave sessions with concrete practice tasks to try between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kim will work together with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy day. Online work can make follow-up brief check-ins more doable and reduce travel time. Because session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm available options before booking so sessions can be arranged to fit your routine.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Massachusetts

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kim help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Work-related issues, caregiver strain, and chronic illness are also common focuses.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens first and then works with each person to try practical steps and coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kim brings 25 years of clinical experience to her practice. That background includes supporting people through transitions, illness, and loss.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She is an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Massachusetts.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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