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.

Healthy boundaries help couples stay connected during stress, conflict, and busy seasons of life.Instead of feeling misu...
04/14/2026

Healthy boundaries help couples stay connected during stress, conflict, and busy seasons of life.

Instead of feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed, partners can learn how to express needs clearly and respond with greater understanding.

Setting Boundaries Within Your Relationship is designed to help couples develop practical tools they can use immediately in everyday conversations.

Join us for a free community workshop in Durham.

Register here:
https://mathewscounseling.net/free-couples-boundaries-group/

Name the Need PracticeSometimes what feels like overwhelm is actually an unmet need trying to get your attention.Pause a...
04/13/2026

Name the Need Practice
Sometimes what feels like overwhelm is actually an unmet need trying to get your attention.

Pause and ask yourself:
What do I need right now?
Is it rest, reassurance, space, clarity, connection, or support?

Then take one small step toward meeting that need. You don’t have to solve everything. Just moving in the direction of your need can shift how stuck you feel.

https://mathewscounseling.net/

Meet the facilitators for Setting Boundaries Within Your Relationship.This interactive workshop will be led by members o...
04/13/2026

Meet the facilitators for Setting Boundaries Within Your Relationship.

This interactive workshop will be led by members of our clinical training team who are passionate about helping couples strengthen communication and build healthier relational patterns.

Throughout the morning, they’ll guide you through exercises and conversations that help partners:
clarify expectations communicate needs respectfully practice boundary-setting skills together
Saturday, April 25
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Durham

Reserve your spot here:
https://mathewscounseling.net/free-couples-boundaries-group/

Richa Kathresal, Clinical Mental Health Counseling InternRicha supports adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, tra...
04/12/2026

Richa Kathresal, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Richa supports adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and identity or cultural stress, especially those from diverse or immigrant backgrounds who feel caught between expectations and their own emotional needs. She offers a thoughtful and culturally attuned space where clients can slow down, explore their experiences, and reconnect with themselves without pressure to perform.

Her integrative and collaborative approach focuses on building self-awareness, resilience, and confidence, helping clients develop practical tools to navigate both personal and relational challenges with greater clarity.

Richa is currently scheduling new clients for affordable therapy in Cary and via telehealth.

Learn more about Richa at https://mathewscounseling.net/our-therapists/richa-kathresal/

Your brain was never designed to be “on” all the time.Between constant notifications, screens, and the pressure to stay ...
04/11/2026

Your brain was never designed to be “on” all the time.

Between constant notifications, screens, and the pressure to stay focused in busy environments, your attention system gets overworked fast. That mental fatigue you feel at the end of the day isn’t just from doing too much—it’s from your brain never getting a real break.

Nature works differently.

It gently holds your attention instead of demanding it. The movement of leaves, the rhythm of water, the openness of a park—these don’t drain your focus, they restore it. Your brain gets to shift out of effort and into ease.

And the impact is real. People consistently show better memory, clearer thinking, and improved focus after spending time in nature—even something as simple as a short walk or looking at natural scenery.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do… is step outside.

https://mathewscounseling.net/blog/science-of-nature-mental-health/

Growth in therapy often shows up in everyday moments. Learning to see problems from a wider lens and using positive copi...
04/10/2026

Growth in therapy often shows up in everyday moments. Learning to see problems from a wider lens and using positive coping strategies gives kids the ability to handle stress with more confidence. Over time, those small shifts build resilience and help them navigate challenges in a healthier, more balanced way.

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

Many people have felt the immediate sense of relief that comes from stepping away from a screen and into a natural envir...
04/09/2026

Many people have felt the immediate sense of relief that comes from stepping away from a screen and into a natural environment. While it feels like a simple shift in mood, there is a fascinating biological reason why nature helps the body find its balance.

Read more at https://mathewscounseling.net/blog/science-of-nature-mental-health/

Many couples believe boundaries create distance.In reality, healthy boundaries make relationships stronger and more resp...
04/04/2026

Many couples believe boundaries create distance.

In reality, healthy boundaries make relationships stronger and more respectful.

They help partners understand:
• what each person needs
• what feels supportive vs overwhelming
• how to stay connected during difficult conversations

If you and your partner want to communicate more clearly and reduce recurring tension, this
workshop is designed for you.

Join us for a free morning workshop in Durham.

Register here:
https://mathewscounseling.net/free-couples-boundaries-group/

Healthy relationships need clear boundaries.Join us for a free community workshop designed to help couples communicate n...
04/03/2026

Healthy relationships need clear boundaries.

Join us for a free community workshop designed to help couples communicate needs,
expectations, and limits in ways that strengthen connection rather than create conflict.
Setting Boundaries Within Your Relationship is a guided, interactive morning where you and
your partner will learn practical tools for:
• expressing needs clearly
• navigating expectations together
• creating boundaries that support trust and respect

📅 Saturday, April 25
🕘 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Mathews Counseling – Durham
Space is limited to keep the workshop small and interactive.

Register here:
https://mathewscounseling.net/free-couples-boundaries-group/

Having the right tools can change how you move through hard moments. When your therapist truly understands your world, w...
04/01/2026

Having the right tools can change how you move through hard moments. When your therapist truly understands your world, whether that’s anxiety, family dynamics, or the unique stress of your work, you don’t have to keep reliving the past to be supported. You can focus on moving forward.

https://mathewscounseling.net/

🌿 Laurel DeVore, LCSW, LCASLaurel works with individuals and families who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patt...
03/31/2026

🌿 Laurel DeVore, LCSW, LCAS

Laurel works with individuals and families who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns that impact their relationships and sense of self. She creates a space where clients feel seen, prioritized, and safe to explore the experiences that have shaped them.

Her trauma informed, person centered approach draws from a wide range of evidence based practices, helping clients move toward meaningful change through intentional goals, self awareness, and practical tools. Laurel is especially passionate about supporting teens, parents, q***r individuals, and those navigating substance use or justice involvement.

Laurel is currently scheduling new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions.

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

Permission Slip ExerciseMany of us live under invisible rules about what we’re “allowed” to feel or need. A permission s...
03/31/2026

Permission Slip Exercise
Many of us live under invisible rules about what we’re “allowed” to feel or need. A permission slip exercise helps loosen those rules.

Write yourself a permission slip that reflects what you truly need right now: permission to rest, to set a boundary, to ask for help, or to take something slowly.

Sometimes healing begins with allowing yourself what you’ve been denying. You don’t have to earn basic care and understanding. You’re already worthy of it.

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

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110 Iowa Lane, #204
Cary, NC
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
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Thursday 11am - 6pm
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