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Sabine Matalka, LCPC, NCC

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Pronouns: she/her/hers

Bring the challenges, the successes, the confusion, the laughter, the tears and everything in between. All of it is welcome here!

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A Note From Sabine

We often learn to define strength by how much we can carry on our own. But there is another kind of strength in allowing ourselves to be supported, even when doing so feels vulnerable. Being supported doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong or needs to be “fixed.” Sometimes, we reach out because we want to understand ourselves more deeply, navigate a season of change, feel more connected, or grow in ways that feel meaningful to us.
 

Therapy can offer a space to slow down and get curious about what’s happening beneath the surface. It can be a place to make room for whatever you’re carrying, without judgment or the pressure to have it all figured out. You can come as you are.

Why I became a Therapist

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been curious about people and their stories. Even as a child, I loved listening to others share their experiences, the paths their lives had taken, and the things that shaped who they are. I’ve always found something meaningful in seeing the world through someone else’s eyes.
 

That curiosity became even more personal when I experienced firsthand the difference between feeling understood and genuinely feeling seen. To me, being seen means recognizing that there is more to a person than what appears on the surface…the parts that are hurting, the parts that are growing, the parts they are proud of, and even the parts they may not fully understand about themselves.
 

Becoming a therapist felt like a natural extension of something I had always valued: the opportunity to meet someone with curiosity rather than judgment and provide a space for all that they carry within.

What I am Passionate About

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I’m passionate about working with children, teens, and parents. These years can be filled with so much growth and possibility, while also bringing pressure, uncertainty, and big changes and transitions. I love helping children and families navigate these moments with greater understanding and connection. I especially enjoy hands-on, creative work with children and teens as part of our therapeutic journey to help them build skills and find ways to express and make sense of their inner worlds.​

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Education & Training:

BA, Drama and Theatre Studies, University of London    

MS, Psychology, University of Chester
MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Johns Hopkins University​

Languages:

English & Arabic​

Specialties

  • Children & Adolescents

  • Parenting

  • Self-Esteem

  • Anxiety

  • Autism

  • Executive Functioning

  • Play Therapy

  • Life Transitions

  • Peer & Family Conflict

  • ADHD

  • Neurodivergence

  • Grief

Modalities

  • Attachment Based Therapy

  • Person-Centered

  • Integrative Approaches Incorporating CBT-Based Strategies

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Child-Centered Play Therapy

  • Family Systems & Intergenerational Approaches

  • Group Therapy

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