Cicely works in the office and via telehealth Monday through Thursday. She has several afternoon and evening appointments, but they fill fast, so it may take 4–6 weeks to be seen in those time slots. Fill out an appointment request here.
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🌿 Cicely Matz, LPCC
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Women’s Mental Health & Trauma Therapist in Eagan, MN
Cicely is a women’s trauma therapist in Eagan, MN who provides compassionate, trauma-informed support for women navigating complex emotional experiences. Her work includes helping clients heal from:
- Complex trauma
- Domestic violence
- Emotionally harmful relationship patterns
- Relationships with narcissistic abuse dynamics
- Emotional overwhelm and burnout
- Major life transitions
- Couples counseling and relational stress
She also has specialized experience supporting refugees from war-affected regions, offering care rooted in dignity, cultural respect, and safety.
With more than 15 years of experience, Cicely brings a grounded, relational, and person-centered approach to therapy.
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Therapy Approach: Women’s Trauma & Emotional Healing
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Cicely’s therapeutic style is warm, validating, and strength-focused. She meets clients exactly where they are — whether someone comes in with clear goals or is feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin.
Her approach includes:
- Centering the client’s lived experience
- Building emotional safety and trust
- Highlighting personal strengths and resilience
- Offering coping tools for stress, anxiety, and trauma responses
- Supporting healthier relationship patterns
- Encouraging gentle self-awareness and self-compassion
Clients describe her as insightful, steady, relatable, and refreshingly real. Humor is welcomed when it feels supportive.
Areas of Focus
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Cicely works with women (18+) seeking support with:
- Complex and relational trauma recovery
- Domestic violence and emotional abuse healing
- Anxiety and chronic worry
- Depression and emotional numbness
- Grief and loss
- Relationship stress
- Major life transitions
- Identity shifts and rediscovery
She also offers couples and relational therapy using DBT-informed and CBT-informed strategies to improve communication, emotional connection, and conflict resolution.
Background & Professional Training
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Education
- B.A., History & Political Science, Cal Poly – Humboldt
- M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Psychology, Goddard College
Her academic work included biopsychology and neuropsychology, strengthening her understanding of:
- Mental health
- Physical wellness
- Nervous system regulation
- Trauma recovery
Clinical Experience
Cicely has worked in diverse community settings, including:
- Trauma-focused refugee support on the East Coast
- Rural Minnesota clinics serving under-resourced communities
- Four years at Dr. Brecke Counseling Group
Her approach is culturally responsive and inclusive of each client’s background and story.
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Integrative Healing Through Creativity
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Cicely incorporates creativity into therapy for clients who benefit from expressive approaches. Artistic expression may support:
- Emotional processing
- Nervous system regulation
- Insight and reflection
- Grounding and self-connection
Clients often leave their first session feeling heard, understood, and supported.
Personal Interests
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Outside of her clinical work, Cicely enjoys:
- Visual art and beadwork
- Exploring the Star Trek universe
- Participating in Minneapolis art events
Her artwork was featured at Art-A-Whirl 2025.
She also enjoys time with her family, cats, and dogs.
Insurance Accepted
Cicely is in-network with:
- Optum (Medica, UMR, UBH, UHG, Surest)
- HealthPartners
- Cigna
- UCare
- BCBS
- Aetna
- First Health
- Private Pay (HSA or major credit card)
Current Client Communication
Active clients should use the secure client portal to:
- Send non-urgent messages
- Ask scheduling questions
- Cancel or reschedule appointments
Crisis Support
If you are experiencing an emergency:
- Call 911
- For urgent support: Call 988 (national crisis line)
For more information about mental health and trauma, visit the National Institute of Mental Health.