- Client-centered care
- Practical skills
- Mindfulness focus
About Kim
Kim Matte is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 25 years of practice. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, workplace strain, relationship and family concerns, and depression.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She uses client-centered care to listen and follow each person’s lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try small changes. Mindfulness practices are offered to build calm in everyday moments.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and useful. Kim works with people who are caregivers, confronting aging or serious illness, or coping with loss and end-of-life planning. She also provides guidance for problems related to chronic pain, cancer, divorce, and feelings of isolation.
Kim emphasizes building resilience and clear coping skills. She helps clients break problems into manageable steps and practice new ways of responding. The tone is supportive but focused on practical change.
Clients can expect a collaborative relationship that respects their values and pace. Kim welcomes people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, and ethnicities and adapts her methods to each person’s needs. For language needs, sessions are offered in English.
How Kim’s approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens with curiosity and follows each person's priorities. This approach focuses on understanding the person’s experience and shaping sessions around what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses small, practical experiments to change patterns that cause distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills so people can notice stress and respond with more choice.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It can also make it simpler to continue work while managing caregiving, health issues, or treatment schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and mindfulness practices to remote sessions so clients can practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kim help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and family issues, career problems, and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on practical skills, resilience, and mindfulness to manage emotions and daily challenges.
How much experience does she have?
Kim has 25 years of experience as a practicing therapist in Massachusetts.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.