Matone Counseling & Testing

05/26/2026

Have you ever struggled with feeling “not good enough”?

In this Matone Moments Short, Karen Matson explores how these thoughts and beliefs can develop over time and the importance of recognizing where they come from.

Watch Karen’s full podcast episode on the Matone Counseling & Testing YouTube Channel.
Learn more about Karen here: https://matonecounseling.com/team_member/karen-matson/

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

Are you a people pleaser? It may be connected to the “Fawn” response in Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn.

In this Matone Moments Short, Kim Matone, LCMHC, and Karen Matson, LCSW, take a closer look at how people pleasing can develop as a way to stay safe and connected.

Watch the Short and check out Karen’s full podcast episode on the Matone Counseling & Testing YouTube Channel.
Learn more about Karen here: https://matonecounseling.com/team_member/karen-matson/

05/15/2026

So much fun at Fusion Academy’s Appreciation Night! It was W***y Wonka and purple themed. Congrats to Fusion’s 2026 grads.

05/12/2026

Tired of your inner critic? Matone Counseling's Ellie Bensinger, LCMHC, has the solution: "Best Friend Talk."

This simple technique helps you adopt a compassionate, accepting perspective toward yourself. It’s the healing switch you need.

Watch our latest Matone Moments video to learn how to change your self-talk for good.

Learn more about Ellie: https://matonecounseling.com/team_member/ellie-bensinger/

05/11/2026

Passing along this community meeting about HOPE for mental wellness in the Charlotte and surrounding area. There will be a guest speaker and plenty of time to network and share resources.
For more information and to register (helpful but not required) go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lives-of-hope-tickets-1988043564819?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=

05/07/2026

How do we foster confident, compassionate teen leaders?

Kim Matone, LCMHC, welcomes Jen Band to the podcast to celebrate 20 years of Playing For Others. They explore how PFO uses the arts to build community and how Jen’s early work with terminally ill children shaped this life-changing program.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/w38-vYxhjoo

Ready to join the 2026/27 cohort? Apply now: https://form.jotform.com/261193256180152

04/28/2026

Burnout… or depression?
If rest isn’t helping, it might be something more.
Watch and read to learn the difference.
https://matonecounseling.com/burnout-vs-depression-how-to-tell-the-difference-and-get-help/