- Client-centered approach
- Skills for daily life
- Experienced LICSW
About Kim
Kim Matte is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. She works with adults facing life changes, career stress, relationship strain, caregiving burdens, and health-related concerns. Her direct manner aims to make therapy practical and understandable for worried parents and busy adults.
With 25 years of experience and an MA LICSW, Kim draws on straightforward, person-focused methods. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. She also incorporates cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices when they fit a person’s needs.
Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday skills. Kim helps people build coping tools for panic attacks, overwhelm, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. She works on improving communication, setting boundaries, and finding purpose after loss or big change.
Her approach emphasizes empathy and respect while keeping work grounded in concrete steps. People can expect a collaborative process where the therapist listens first, then suggests strategies to try between sessions. Progress is measured by what actually changes in daily life.
Kim practices in Massachusetts and conducts sessions in English. She aims to make therapy usable for people juggling family, work, and health demands, offering steady support through difficult transitions.
How Kim's approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's lead, helping people feel heard and supported while they decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, panic, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and simple exercises that can ease stress and improve coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize problem-solving skills, mindfulness practices, or a more exploratory, client-centered pace.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or sessions that avoid travel time. It also allows continuity of care when health or mobility issues make in-person visits difficult. The focus remains on practical tools and steady support that fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kim help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, career strain, and caregiving challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and practical, focusing on listening first and then offering concrete skills and steps people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults through transitions, chronic health concerns, workplace stress, and end-of-life issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MA and is a LICSW practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.