VICTORIA MATA

Victoria Mata with Inner Shalom Christian Counseling

“My desire and commitment is to foster an environment that invites the complexities of life, vulnerability and honesty, curiosity and care, safety and warmth, and some humor to help us along the way. Healing and growth are journeys, not destinations. I hope to have the honor of joining yours.”

  • My father used to say, “you don’t know a stranger.” It’s true - I’ve enjoyed meeting and helping people for as long as I can remember. Serving others has always been in the cards for me.

    As I worked through my own life struggles and experienced others coming to me with theirs, my eagerness grew to better understand the innerworkings of healing, health, and hope.

    Part nature and part nurture, my why emerged clearly. I am convinced that God made everything good and wants that goodness for us. God wants us to flourish - mind, body, and spirit. I want to be an agent of that goodness for the flourishing of others. Here, it's in the counseling room.

  • :: Adults, 18+

    :: Christians or spiritually curious

    :: Ministers/ missionaries

    :: Mothers (planning, pregnant, postpartum & onward)

    :: College students

    :: Self-motivated / Self-initiating

  • I prioritize offering a genuine relationship, shaped by transparency, integrity, safety, compassion, hope, and a bit of humor to help us along the way.

    As a faith-integrative therapist, I do consider how soul, body, and spirit all work together in mental health and mental struggles. For those who desire it, I make space for and can integrate a Christian worldview, values, and practices into the therapeutic process.

    Clinically, I primarily utilize concepts and interventions from ACT, Brief Psychodynamic, and CBT.

  • :: National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC)

    :: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate #15927

    :: Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors

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    :: M.A. Christian Clinical Mental Health Counseling / Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

    :: BSBA in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management / East Carolina University

    :: Trained in several ministerial programs/schools, including:

    • Vocational ministry

    • Emotional healing

    • Spiritual Formation

  • :: Worked with a global non-profit as a vocational campus minister / missionary for 6 years

    :: Provided individual and group therapy to incarcerated adults and youth

    :: Provided therapy in Christian / faith-based clinical practices

    :: Lead spiritual formation groups in Seminary for 5 years+

    :: Teaching, speaking, and leading in a number of ministry and academic contexts

    :: Getting married

    :: Becoming a mother

  • :: ethnic cuisines

    :: exploring local attractions and hidden gems

    :: walking on greenways and trails

    :: budget-friendly interior design, and creating homey spaces wherever I go

    :: reading/listening to spiritual reflections and conversations

    :: spending time with my husband and two kids

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Professional Colleague & Friend

"Victoria is a great listener and utilizes a collaborative approach to help her clients reach their goals. She is good at creating a safe space to help her clients explore what may be holding them back while equipping them with tools to help them move forward." 

Former Employer

"Victoria is a well-rounded therapist who cares for her clients and has a deep sense of compassion and understanding for those around her. She takes pride in her work and uses a comprehensive approach to therapy with the goal of helping her clients to becoming whole. She does an excellent job creating a safe and welcoming environment where everyone can receive the care and support they need. It was an honor having her on our team as she was not only an asset but a blessing to each person she worked with."

Former Client

"Victoria helped me during the most difficult time of my life. She was so kind and patient and encouraging... I'm doing really well now - feeling healthy, working a successful job, and living in a place that I enjoy."