About Mattie
From pain to purpose. My story as a therapist.
If you’re tired of feeling this way… I get it!
Maybe you’ve been holding it together on the outside while quietly falling apart inside. Maybe you’ve tried to push through, telling yourself you should be fine by now. Maybe you’ve lost touch with who you are, what you want, or why everything feels so heavy.
You don’t need to figure this out alone. And you don’t have to keep pretending you’re okay.
I’m Mattie Chein, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I help adults move through pain, trauma, and identity challenges, and come out the other side with clarity, self-trust, and a life that actually feels like theirs.
The Beginning
From an early age, I had an unusually deep attunement to the emotions of those around me. That sensitivity became one of my greatest strengths. It also came with a cost.
At fifteen, I fell into a profound depression. My mind felt like a battlefield, and I couldn’t understand why. For years, I tried to manage it alone, through silence, willpower, and performance. Eventually, I made the decision to ask for help.
That decision changed everything.
The Healing
Therapy gave me what I had been searching for: language, clarity, and a path forward. It wasn’t instant. Healing rarely is. But it gave me a framework for understanding myself that I carry into my work every day.
I trained across multiple modalities, worked with skilled clinicians, and studied the mind through both rigorous professional training and lived experience. Through that process, I arrived at a truth I now bring to every client:
“Healing isn’t about erasing pain. It’s about learning to live with yourself, with honesty and grace.”
I became a therapist because I know what it means to feel broken, ashamed, and unseen. I also know how transformative it is to finally feel understood. That knowledge isn’t theoretical. I’ve sat in the client’s chair, and it’s exactly why I’m effective in it.
Today, my practice integrates EMDR, CBT, DBT, Somatic Work, and Inner Child Healing. I tailor every session to your individual history and nervous system, because effective therapy is never one-size-fits-all.
Beyond the Therapy Room
I’ve lived in multiple countries, stepped away from the religious community I grew up in, and learned to embrace my journey, including living with alopecia. These experiences shape how I show up: grounded, open-minded, non-judgmental, and deeply human.
My goal is to help you find yourself. And we will work together, utilizing tools and personalized therapies that will help give your life purpose again. If you’re ready to begin your own journey back to yourself, let’s start together.
- EMDR
- CBT
- DBT
- Somatic Work
- Inner Child Healing
In their words
What clients are saying
I came to you after years of struggling with my addiction. You never judged me; you helped me with a sensitivity I had never felt before. With you, I understood the trauma behind it all. Thanks to you, I am sober, present, and, for the first time, proud of myself. I will always be grateful.
After a ten-year relationship full of emotional manipulation, I felt like there was nothing left of me. With your patience and clarity, you helped me rebuild myself. Thanks Mattie. You helped me to regain my voice, my boundaries, and my confidence.
I grew up in a very difficult family environment and never realized how much it affected my adult life. You've taught me how to break those patterns and find security within myself. You've changed the way I relate to myself and to others. I know we still have a long way to go, but doing it with you makes me feel supported. Thank you, Mattie.
With Mattie, I understood that my intense reactions were normal responses to traumatic situations. I stopped being afraid of my own body, and I learned how to regulate my emotions without feeling overwhelmed. Her support has been key. Very grateful to have found you!
Mattie's somatic approach changed everything for me. I learned to listen to my body, reconnect with my feelings, and live from a more present place. She is a therapist with a unique sensitivity. Thank you!
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