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Available both in-person and online
2012 Bryant Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55405
At Core Psychotherapy, we don’t just treat symptoms — we uncover the human stories beneath them. We reject cookie-cutter solutions in favor of deep, individualized work grounded in psychoanalytic wisdom and modern neuroscience. This is therapy for those ready to engage courageously with their thoughts, habits, and inner lives to create lasting, meaningful change.
Over time, old patterns of thinking and behavior become more easily recognizable, the consequences of those patterns well known, the meanings of the repetitions understood, the anxieties about change managed, and the exciting new possibilities of being in the world are played with, practiced, and lived.
Through guidance in therapy, a person learns that there are a range of options for solving problems that previously were unknown, felt out of reach, or were avoided due to an internal conflict. Ultimately, the primary goal of therapy is to develop the courage to function more independently and confidently in all aspects of life.
Call or Core Psychotherapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (612) 662-7798

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Core Psychotherapy

2012 Bryant Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55405 map

(612) 662-7798
Website
We create a safe supportive space to help you explore your feelings, uncover old assumptions, and develop healthier coping strategies.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Life Transitions 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (612) 662-7798
Photo of Matthew M. Paymar - Core Psychotherapy, Counselor, MA, LPCC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Core Psychotherapy

2012 Bryant Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55405 map

(612) 662-7798
Website
We create a safe supportive space to help you explore your feelings, uncover old assumptions, and develop healthier coping strategies.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Life Transitions 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Hennepin Health
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Assistance
  • Optum
  • PreferredOne
  • Surest
  • TriWest
  • UCare
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Core Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (612) 662-7798
Photo of Matthew M. Paymar - Core Psychotherapy, Counselor, MA, LPCC
Core Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (612) 662-7798

Qualifications

    Counselor: Matthew M. Paymar

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 275 Matthew M. Paymar
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Attended University of Minnesota, Graduated 2008
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I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota and hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Minnesota as well as post-graduate training as a Psychotherapist Fellow at the Hamm Memorial Clinic in St. Paul.
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Core Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (612) 662-7798
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I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota and hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Minnesota as well as post-graduate training as a Psychotherapist Fellow at the Hamm Memorial Clinic in St. Paul.
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Core Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (612) 662-7798

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome / Narcissistic Fallout
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
  • Writer's Block / Artistic Blocks
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Core Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (612) 662-7798
Photo of Matthew M. Paymar - Core Psychotherapy, Counselor, MA, LPCC
Core Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (612) 662-7798

10 Endorsements

Eric F. Boone
Eric F. Boone
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLICSW
I highly recommend Matthew Paymar, MA, LPCC, as a psychotherapist. Please take the time to view his website and contact him for more information. Eric F. Boone, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
Candace Margulies, LCSW
Candace Margulies, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLICSWLCSW
Matthew is a very well trained, committed professional offering intelligent, informed psychoanalytic psychotherapy to a wide variety of clients.
Jonah Ross
Jonah Ross
Professional Counselor AssociateMA, PhD
Matthew combines deep empathy and keen insight to help a wide variety of clients. He doesn't just address symptoms, or conditions, but the person as a whole, as a unique individual. This allows for growth far above and beyond the norm.
Hiraeth Psychotherapy
Hiraeth Psychotherapy
CounselorMALPCC
Core Psychotherapy provides high-quality psychotherapy services in the Twin Cities. I do not hesitate to refer clients to them, and I respect the work their clinicians do!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

French
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

French
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
Photo of Matthew M. Paymar - Core Psychotherapy, Counselor, MA, LPCC
Core Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (612) 662-7798
Photo of Matthew M. Paymar - Core Psychotherapy, Counselor, MA, LPCC
Core Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (612) 662-7798

Location

Primary Location

Core Psychotherapy

2012 Bryant Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55405

(612) 662-7798

Group Practice

Core Psychotherapy
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We create a safe supportive space to help you explore your feelings, uncover old assumptions, and develop healthier coping strategies.
Photo of Matthew M. Paymar - Core Psychotherapy, Counselor, MA, LPCC
Core Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call for a free consultation now - (612) 662-7798
"
We create a safe supportive space to help you explore your feelings, uncover old assumptions, and develop healthier coping strategies.
Photo of Matthew M. Paymar - Core Psychotherapy, Counselor, MA, LPCC
Core Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call for a free consultation now - (612) 662-7798