Kim Matte, LICSW

Kim Matte is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 25 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and life changes, and pays particular attention to aging and geriatric issues and caregiver strain. Her approach aims to help people regain steadiness and clearer direction during hard transitions.

She works in a straightforward, supportive way. Sessions focus on what is most pressing and practical. Kim listens, helps name the problem, and works with each person to build manageable steps forward.

Her methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices. That means sessions often mix open listening with tools to change unhelpful thoughts and habits, along with simple attention and breathing exercises to calm the body.

Kim has long experience supporting people facing chronic illness, cancer, end-of-life concerns, and caregiving roles. She also helps those dealing with workplace strain, relationship problems, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

People who choose her can expect steady support and practical techniques they can use between sessions. She encourages collaboration about goals and keeps plans flexible as needs change.

How Kim's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting each person where they are. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what’s said, and helps people clarify goals and choices. This approach is often helpful for those coping with grief, life transitions, or caregiver strain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches clear tools to shift thinking and behavior. It uses short experiments, thought records, and behavioral steps to reduce anxiety, panic, and low mood. These practical exercises can be done between sessions and tailored to daily life challenges.

Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve focus. It can help with chronic pain, anxiety, and the emotional fatigue that comes from caregiving or long-term illness.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try different methods as needed, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice techniques in their everyday settings. Licensed professionals can help pick a session rhythm that fits a person's schedule and needs.