My name is Solimar Mattei, I am a clinician with over 25 years of experience treating various mental health issues such as depression, trauma, anxiety, grief and recovery from abuse. I primarily work with adults and am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have evidence based training in prolonged exposure, emdr, CBT-D and IPT-D for depression. I know how difficult and humbling it can be to reach out for help, therefore I take my responsibility as your therapist very seriously. I view therapy as a partnership where goals are developed and treatment has a focus that will lead you to live your best life. I will teach you skills needed to take back control of your life. You deserve to be at peace, joyful and productive. Together we can accomplish your therapy goals.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Our first session will be our time to review your psychosocial history and for me to gain a better picture of what your needs are and goals for treatment. You as the client, will also get to know me better and will have the opportunity to ask me questions so you feel the most comfortable and trust moving forward.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I am a great listener, validating and able to assess rather quickly what the right options are for treatment given the needs and priorities of the client. I am very knowledgeable of how cultural sensitivity impacts treatment approach and rapport. Though I am trained in several different treatment approaches, I highly value the client's option to choose and develop their own treatment plan. I view myself as an experienced, well trained clinician who highly values healing through empowerment. The best treatment is the one where the client leaves feeling pride in their accomplishment versus feeling dependent on their therapist for their accomplishment.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I work best with adult men and women of various ethnicities, backgrounds and from all walks of life. I have ample experience, over 18 years working with military veterans, healthcare workers, first responders and my work is trauma informed. I have a passion for women recovering from abuse or narcissistic partners. My training is primarily specializing in trauma and depression. I work best with motivated and 'ready to dive in' clients who are willing to take ownership of their own healing. However, I have ample experience with positive outcomes in working with resistant clients as well.

About Solimar Mattei, LMSW