Kim Matte

Practical therapy for life transitions and stress relief

LICSW Massachusetts

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kim

Kim Matte is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts who brings 25 years of professional experience to her therapeutic work.

Background and approach

She focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and major life changes, and she also works with concerns such as relationship and family problems, workplace issues, and panic attacks.

Her practice includes attention to aging and geriatric issues, cancer and caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and related life transitions. Kim blends a client-centered stance with evidence-informed methods to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and respectful exploration of values and life purpose.

Sessions address both immediate emotional relief and longer-term problem solving, whether the focus is on communication, coping after loss, navigating divorce or infidelity, or reducing isolation. Kim offers services in English and practices from a perspective that aims to empower clients to manage symptoms and move toward the goals they set for themselves.

Clinical Approaches and Online Care

Kim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related issues. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering empathic, nonjudgmental support that prioritizes each person's experiences and helps people find their own solutions and strengths.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kim works with clients to clarify goals and preferences, trying different strategies and adjusting the plan based on what helps the person feel more capable and balanced over time.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Massachusetts without needing to travel, and they allow for ongoing skill practice and check-ins in ways that fit daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kim address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and family problems, workplace stress, panic attacks, and life transitions.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathy with practical skill-building so clients can explore values, strengthen resilience, and develop coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience providing mental health care and support across a variety of clinical concerns and life stages.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an MA and is licensed as an LICSW in Massachusetts with license number MA LICSW 1030763.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions offered?

She provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

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

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English