Matthew

Matthew Paymar

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

“At Core Psychotherapy we offer something different. Our therapy is for people who have a sincere desire to understand themselves, and to make courageous changes in their lives. We we listen to you in depth, over an extended period of time and with great intensity. We listen to what you say and to what you do not say. We listen to your life stories and to the story that you live with us in the room. We listen to what you already know or can see about yourself, and we listen to what you can’t yet see in yourself. Whatever managed care says, and whatever drugs are prescribed, and whatever the research findings, there will always be those who want to be listened to in depth. If you are seeking more than temporary symptom relief, our depth-oriented psychotherapy offers a space where lasting change becomes possible.”

About Me

We provide depthful counseling for adults and adolescents. Our practice is not a garden-variety counseling clinic. At Core Psychotherapy, we don’t just treat symptoms — we uncover the human stories beneath them. We reject cookie-cutter solutions in favor of deep, individualized work grounded in psychoanalytic wisdom and modern neuroscience. This is therapy for those ready to engage courageously with their thoughts, habits, and inner lives to create lasting, meaningful change.

Approach

Our approach is informed primarily by psychodynamic principles. We emphasize creating a safe, supportive environment in which you can explore your own experience and gain insights into your underlying feelings and thoughts. Together we will uncover deeply held assumptions that may have been useful at one time, but currently reinforce ways of coping in the world that are no longer effective or relevant. With a therapist’s guidance you can learn a range of problem-solving options that may be new, or that may have previously felt out of reach or uncomfortable due to an internal conflict.
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Basic Information

Services

WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY TO ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS FOR: • Depression • Manic Depression (i.e., Bipolar disorder) • Anxiety • Anger & behavioral problems • Grief, Death & Dying • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity (ADHD) • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) • Coming Out— Sexuality, Sexual Identity and Sexual Orientation issues. • Substance dependence or abuse • Personality Disorders (e.g., Borderline, Narcissistic, etc.) • Narcissistic Fallout / AKA Narcissistic Victim Syndrome (i.e., Navigating the aftermath of an abusive relationship with an antisocial, narcissistic, borderline or histrionic personality disordered partner or parent.)

Services Offered:

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    Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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    Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

Professional Title:

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    Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

    A counselor licensed at the clinical level to independently diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of Minnesota

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Health (BBHT)

Clinical Counselor

Service Area

Core-Psychotherapy.com

In-person & Online

Minneapolis, Minnesota

United States