Matthew Paymar, M.A., LPCC provides psychoanalytically oriented individuals, couples, and family therapy in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. Serving adults and adolescents for the treatment of depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety attack symptoms, personality disorders, anger and behavioral problems, sexual identity and sexual orientation issues, life transitions, and existential struggles.

DYLAN THAEMERT

A B O U T M E: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #02459). As a therapist, my goal is to help you to (re)discover the inner resources necessary to live a fulfilling life in the face of whatever challenges you are experiencing today. Whether a painful inner experience like depression or anxiety or a devastating life circumstance like loss or trauma, I aim to partner with you to author a new story in which your preferred outcomes are honored and those painful experiences are integrated into your life in a way that allows you to move forward with confidence.

The therapeutic relationship is very important to me. I will take the time to listen to you intently. I will strive to know you and the full context in which you locate yourself. My work is guided by Psychodynamic Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, pronounced like the verb), Narrative Therapy, multicultural models, and an attachment-based framework. These modes of therapy incorporate mindfulness, metaphor, your values, and committed action to help you gain a greater sense of flexibility in your life. Together, we’ll look closely at how existing stories or beliefs about yourself and the world in general may be hindering progress toward your most cherished goals and look for ways to disrupt those narratives and replace them with ideas that are more functional and enriching.

B A C K G R O U N D
I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a BA in English in 2010. After several years in a career in digital marketing, I felt unfulfilled and decided to pursue a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at University of Nebraska Omaha, in my hometown. While there, my clinical experience included working with community members with a wide array of concerns at the UNO Community Clinic and working in a men’s state prison helping groups and individuals undertake major life changes and prepare for success upon release.

When I am not working with clients, I enjoy listening to music, spending time outside, and exploring the wonderful art and food that the Twin Cities has to offer. If you have questions about working with me, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would be happy to have a conversation with you to determine if working with me would be a good fit for you.