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
Specialties in Women’s Mental Health & Trauma
Cicely is a women’s trauma therapist in Eagan, MN who specializes in supporting women through complex trauma, domestic violence recovery, emotionally harmful relationship patterns, narcissistic abuse dynamics, emotional overwhelm, and significant life transitions. She also works with refugees from war-affected regions, providing trauma-informed care grounded in compassion, dignity, and cultural respect.
As a women’s trauma therapist in Eagan, MN, Cicely brings more than 15 years of experience helping clients navigate highly emotional and relational challenges.
This includes couples and relational work, which she supports using training in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). She also assists women (18+) seeking help with anxiety, depression, grief, and difficult life transitions. Her therapeutic style is inclusive, strengths-based, and deeply respectful of each person’s lived experience.
About Cicely
Women’s Trauma Therapy Approach
Cicely has always felt called to help others recognize their inherent worth and importance in the world. As a lifelong learner of psychology and sociology, she brings depth, curiosity, and grounded insight into every therapeutic relationship. Clients often describe her as warm, validating, insightful, and refreshingly grounded. If you appreciate humor, you may find her approach brings a sense of lightness while moving through difficult topics.
Whether you arrive with clear goals or feel unsure about your direction, Cicely helps you sort through the confusion that can feel heavy or overwhelming. She takes the time to understand what motivates you, highlights strengths that may have gone unnoticed, and supports you in learning tools that create meaningful and sustainable change.
Although her intelligence is undeniable, clients feel empowered—not intimidated—by her wisdom. Many people leave their first session feeling grateful to have found a therapist who is both deeply knowledgeable and profoundly human.
Background & Professional Training
Formal Education
Cicely earned her B.A. with double majors in History and Political Science from Cal Poly – Humboldt in California. She later completed her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Psychology from Goddard College in Vermont. During her academic training, she also studied biopsychology and neuropsychology, recognizing the essential connection between physical health, nervous system regulation, and emotional recovery.
Clinical Experience
Cicely is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with broad experience across multiple settings. On the East Coast, she supported refugees adjusting to a new country and rebuilding their lives amid significant stress and transition. Before joining Dr. Brecke Counseling Group four years ago, she worked north of the Twin Cities, serving individuals in rural Minnesota with limited access to mental health care.
Integrative Healing Through Creativity
In her clinical work, Cicely often incorporates artistic expression as part of the healing process. She believes creativity strengthens emotional insight, supports regulation, and deepens self-connection. Many clients report feeling heard, grounded, and hopeful by the end of their first session.
Cicely empowers clients to lead the direction of their treatment based on their goals. She is collaborative and client-centered, while confidently offering guidance when helpful.
Personal Life
Outside her clinical work, Cicely enjoys creating art, bead-working, and exploring the worlds of Star Trek. Her creative talents were recently recognized at Art-A-Whirl (Spring 2025)—the nation’s largest open-studio tour, held in Northeast Minneapolis.
She also loves spending time with her cats, dogs, and family. Creativity, compassion, and connection shape both her personal life and her work as a therapist.
Insurance
Cicely accepts the following plans: Optum (Medica, UMR, UBH), HealthPartners, Cigna, UCare, BCBS, Aetna, First Health, and Private Pay (HSA or major credit card).
Self-pay rate (opt out of using insurance)
2025: $165 (53-55 min session)
2026: $175 (53-55 min session)
This reflects the rate for clients choosing not to use insurance.
For active clients, please message Cicely through the client portal. You may also cancel or reschedule appointments within the portal, which is the preferred way to notify her if you need to cancel late.
Contacting her directly about clinical matters outside of session is discouraged, as it is not HIPAA compliant.
Messaging through the portal is the preferred method of communication.
For crisis or emergency situations, call 911.
For urgent mental health concerns outside business hours, call the national crisis line at 988.