Mahkal Mathews
Compassionate counselor for trauma and recovery
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About
Mahkal Mathews is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) with 10 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and families in North Carolina. As an LCMHC, he is trained to provide clinical mental health counseling, and as an LCAS he holds specialized training in addiction recovery and related supports. Clients often describe him as approachable, caring, and responsive.
He focuses on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, life transitions, and substance use concerns, and he also addresses relationship and family dynamics, self-esteem, parenting challenges, and issues related to blended families, divorce, and co-dependency. Additional areas of attention include aging and geriatric issues, men's concerns, communication problems, and the complex interplay of mental health and addiction.
Mahkal’s work is grounded in compassion, trust, and respect. He aims to create a nonjudgmental environment where individuals and families feel heard and supported while they explore goals, process difficult experiences, and build practical strategies for coping and growth. He offers flexible ways to connect so clients can access care that fits their life and needs.
He focuses on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, life transitions, and substance use concerns, and he also addresses relationship and family dynamics, self-esteem, parenting challenges, and issues related to blended families, divorce, and co-dependency. Additional areas of attention include aging and geriatric issues, men's concerns, communication problems, and the complex interplay of mental health and addiction.
Mahkal’s work is grounded in compassion, trust, and respect. He aims to create a nonjudgmental environment where individuals and families feel heard and supported while they explore goals, process difficult experiences, and build practical strategies for coping and growth. He offers flexible ways to connect so clients can access care that fits their life and needs.
- Location:
- North Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NC LCMHC 19034
- NPI Number: 1306328091
- License: LCMHC (North Carolina)
Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care
Mahkal uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. He offers skills-focused work for stress and anxiety that helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and learn practical coping strategies to reduce day-to-day distress and improve functioning. He also provides trauma-informed approaches that emphasize safety, pacing, and processing of past harm to support recovery from trauma and abuse, and he applies addiction-focused strategies to support those navigating substance use concerns and relapse prevention.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mahkal partners with clients to clarify goals, assess strengths and challenges, and select techniques that fit the client's circumstances and preferences. Over time the approach can be adjusted to reflect progress and changing needs.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to engage in care from home or other convenient places. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care even when schedules or locations change.
How much experience does Mahkal Mathews have?
Mahkal Mathews has 10 years of experience.
Is Mahkal Mathews a licensed therapist?
Yes, he holds the credential LCMHC. License details: NC LCMHC 19034.
In which languages does Mahkal Mathews provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Mahkal Mathews located?
Mahkal Mathews is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Mahkal Mathews as my therapist?
You can work with Mahkal Mathews through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mahkal Mathews work with international clients?
Mahkal Mathews does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mahkal Mathews cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.