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.

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A B O U T M E: We all learn through early relationships and experiences how to communicate with others and ourselves, and how to cope and engage with our reality—-whatever that may be. Sometimes over the course of our lives, what we’ve learned no longer serves us and our needs. I believe that therapy serves as a space to become aware of who we’ve been and who we want to be, while engaging in new and healthy dynamics.

I provide therapy to adults and adolescents with a wide variety of concerns related to mental health and relationships. I work primarily with those struggling with life transitions, relational stressors, trauma, anxiety, and depression. These things are all part of life and they ebb and flow. I view therapy as an ever-evolving process with my goal being to get to the root cause of symptoms.

My approach to therapy is person-centered and emotion focused. You are an expert in your life, your experiences, and your feelings. I want to get to know you where you’re at, honor that, and provide a safe and warm space for further growth. Together we will strive to find another way of being you in the present. My practice is informed by psychodynamic and relational theories. This kind of therapy works well for those are wanting a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotional experience. Through our therapeutic relationship, you’ll get to experience what connection feels like when you are encouraged and have the space to be your whole self.

B A C K G R O U N D: I am an LPCC candidate from the University of St. Thomas where I obtained my MA in Counseling Psychology. I’m originally from Minnesota, but attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where I obtained my BA in Psychology, and certificate in Legal Studies. I am currently a clinical fellow at the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Society and Institute where I am working on a certificate in psychoanalytically informed psychotherapy. Outside of my work and education, I love to be outside hiking, taking long walks, reading, playing volleyball with a league, and finding good eats with friends and family.