Mathews Counseling

Mathews Counseling Mathews Counseling provides individual, couple, & family therapy uniquely designed around you! At Mathews Counseling, we believe in you.

Our therapy is tailored to your strengths, offering practical solutions beyond just talking. Whether individual, couple, or family therapy, we create a clear path to your goals.

STOP Skill (DBT Tool)When emotions feel like they’re taking the wheel, the STOP skill can help you regain control before...
12/12/2025

STOP Skill (DBT Tool)

When emotions feel like they’re taking the wheel, the STOP skill can help you regain control before reacting impulsively.

S – Stop. Literally pause whatever you’re doing.
T – Take a breath. Regulate your nervous system.
O – Observe. What are you feeling? Thinking? Noticing around you?
P – Proceed mindfully. Make a conscious choice instead of reacting automatically.

This is a moment-to-moment skill—quick, simple, and surprisingly powerful. You don’t have to change the feeling. You just don’t have to let it run the show.

Start your healing journey at https://mathewscounseling.net/

🌟 Laurel DeVore, LCSW, LCAS, CSILaurel is a deeply grounded and affirming therapist at Mathews Counseling who supports t...
12/11/2025

🌟 Laurel DeVore, LCSW, LCAS, CSI

Laurel is a deeply grounded and affirming therapist at Mathews Counseling who supports teens, adults, and families navigating burnout, identity shifts, trauma, and substance use. Her work is rooted in trauma-informed care, and she brings warmth, curiosity, and realness to each session—helping clients feel safe, seen, and supported.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or just need space to breathe and reconnect, Laurel is here to walk with you.

🌱 Laurel is currently scheduling new clients in Cary, Durham, and via telehealth.

Read more about Laurel at https://mathewscounseling.net/our-therapists/laurel-devore/

The holidays can bring joy, but they can also bring pressure — pressure to have the perfect meal, host the perfect gathe...
12/10/2025

The holidays can bring joy, but they can also bring pressure — pressure to have the perfect meal, host the perfect gathering, or feel constantly cheerful. But here’s the truth: you’re allowed to let go of those expectations. You don’t have to follow traditions that don’t serve you or dress up when you’d rather be in pajamas. Real peace comes when you give yourself permission to loosen the holiday ‘shoulds’ and focus instead on what genuinely brings you comfort and connection. This year, make space for joy on your own terms.

https://mathewscounseling.net/blog/holiday-stress-self-care-planning/

Meredith has a way of helping couples feel grounded again, even in seasons that feel overwhelming. Clients describe ther...
12/09/2025

Meredith has a way of helping couples feel grounded again, even in seasons that feel overwhelming. Clients describe therapy with her as life-changing—bringing clarity, connection, and a sense of hope back into the relationship. Her sessions are a place to breathe, repair, and rebuild together.

Start your healing journey at https://mathewscounseling.net/

The holidays…a wonderful time to celebrate with family and loved ones, have time off, and look forward to gifts. While t...
12/08/2025

The holidays…a wonderful time to celebrate with family and loved ones, have time off, and look forward to gifts. While the holidays bring a festive feeling for many, the moments leading up to it can be annoying, frustrating, miserable, or even challenging. With these emotions coming up, our thoughts can start to turn negative. The following suggestions are strategies to help manage negative thoughts and challenging emotions during the holiday season.

Read more at https://mathewscounseling.net/blog/holiday-stress-self-care-planning/

We’re almost full for Saturday’s Setting Meaningful Boundaries Workshop — and this is your last chance to register.✨ Fre...
12/01/2025

We’re almost full for Saturday’s Setting Meaningful Boundaries Workshop — and this is your last chance to register.

✨ Free community event
📅 Dec 6 | 9–12
📍 1006 Lamond Ave, Ste A, Durham, NC

Learn how to protect your peace without losing connection. https://mathewscounseling.net/free-boundaries-group/

🌟 Mady Caplan, LCSWAMady is a compassionate and collaborative therapist at Mathews Counseling who supports adults and co...
11/29/2025

🌟 Mady Caplan, LCSWA

Mady is a compassionate and collaborative therapist at Mathews Counseling who supports adults and couples navigating identity, shame, anxiety, ADHD, and q***r relationships. With warmth and curiosity, Mady helps clients reconnect with their inner voice, explore who they are becoming, and move toward more honest, fulfilling lives.

Therapy with Mady is a space for radical self-acceptance, deeper connection, and gentle transformation.

🌱 Mady is currently accepting new clients for in-person or telehealth sessions in Cary.
https://mathewscounseling.net/our-therapists/mady-caplan/

You don’t need to wait until you’re exhausted to make a change. When you speak your boundaries out loud — without guilt ...
11/28/2025

You don’t need to wait until you’re exhausted to make a change. When you speak your boundaries out loud — without guilt — you give yourself permission to protect your energy and live aligned with your values. SMART boundaries help you get clear on what matters and stick to it.

Join our free Setting Meaningful Boundaries workshop on December 6th to practice building boundaries that last:

https://mathewscounseling.net/free-boundaries-group/

The “Should” InventoryIf you’re walking around with thoughts like “I should be over this” or “I should be doing more,” i...
11/27/2025

The “Should” Inventory

If you’re walking around with thoughts like “I should be over this” or “I should be doing more,” it might be time for a Should Inventory.

Here’s how it works:
1. Write down every “should” statement bouncing around in your mind.
2. Ask: Whose voice is this? Is it true? Is it kind?
3. Replace it with a reframe that reflects your actual needs and limits.

Often, we carry invisible expectations that don’t match our current season. Letting go of “should” can free you to show up with self-trust instead of shame.

https://mathewscounseling.net/

The right questions can open the door to growth. Kacie’s thoughtful curiosity helps clients uncover what matters most an...
11/26/2025

The right questions can open the door to growth. Kacie’s thoughtful curiosity helps clients uncover what matters most and turn insight into action. Her kindness makes every step of that journey feel possible.

https://mathewscounseling.net/

Most of us know we need better boundaries — the harder part is keeping them.You set one, feel strong for a week or two, ...
11/25/2025

Most of us know we need better boundaries — the harder part is keeping them.
You set one, feel strong for a week or two, then old habits sneak back in. Maybe guilt shows up. Maybe you doubt whether you deserve to hold that limit at all. That’s where the SMART framework comes in. It gives boundaries structure and clarity, so they don’t rely on emotion or willpower alone.

https://mathewscounseling.net/blog/smart-boundaries-framework/

Before the holidays get hectic, take one morning for yourself.Join us in Durham for Setting Meaningful Boundaries — a fr...
11/25/2025

Before the holidays get hectic, take one morning for yourself.
Join us in Durham for Setting Meaningful Boundaries — a free, in-person workshop designed to help you stay grounded, connected, and calm through the season ahead.

📅 Saturday, Dec 6 | 9–12
📍 Mathews Counseling – 1006 Lamond Ave, Ste A

Registration is free, but spots are limited.
https://mathewscounseling.net/blog/boundaries-without-losing-connection/

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Cary, NC
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Thursday 11am - 6pm
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