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Smiling older man in a navy blazer and light blue shirt, outdoors with greenery behind him.

Maturin Frye Waldo, LCSW

Therapist
Norwich and New London Offices

Maturin “Mat” Waldo is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience in behavioral health. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University, a Master of Social Work from Fordham University, and additional advanced training from the New York Institute for Psychotherapy.

Mat’s work is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, with a trauma- and addiction-informed perspective. He specializes in working with clients who have serious and persistent mental illness, as well as those facing the effects of trauma and substance use disorders. He is certified in addiction and trauma treatment.

His approach centers on building a positive relationship and establishing trust, then providing practical and effective tools to address challenges. Mat is committed to making every effort to find solutions that help clients improve their quality of life.

For Mat, the most rewarding part of his work is the creative problem solving that helps another person move forward.

Education
BS, Journalism – Boston University
MSW – Fordham University
Advanced Training – New York Institute for Psychotherapy

Certifications
Addiction Treatment
Trauma Treatment

Specialties
Trauma-Informed Care
Addiction Recovery
Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing

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“I have been seeing Dr. Awwa for almost 10 years. He is kind, compassionate and listens. I have seen him at all three offices and have never encountered any difficulty with any staff members.”
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Elizabeth

“I have fought depression, anxiety, and PTSD for many years. I had settled for just okay, until CT Behavioral Health. I have been a client for around 1 1/2 years and have found myself healthier and happier then I have been in years. My therapist is awesome and knowledgeable and we have come a long way. She also returns calls promptly which keeps you grounded. The staff treats you with both respect and kindness. Dr. Awwa, the psychiatrist, is amazing. He can get so much done and really knows his patients.”
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