North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Tommy Mattera, LMFT

Tommy Mattera, LMFT

Tommy Mattera, LMFT, is a therapist specializing in men’s mental health, working with men of all ages as they navigate relationships, identity and personal growth. While he works with all men, he has a special passion for helping fathers show up for their families with confidence and clarity. As a father to Owen and Rosemary, he understands firsthand both the joys and struggles of parenting. Through his private practice, he helps men build stronger connections with themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Learn more at tommymatteramft.com.

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From One Dad to Another: Being Your Child’s Safe Harbor

I sit with men every day who talk about their deepest struggles—anxiety, depression, years of buried emotions. Often, these conversations circle back to a common thread: “I wish my father […]

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From One Dad to Another: Partnership Over Pressure

Watching my young son discover the world—the way his eyes light up when he figures out how to stack blocks or the concentrated furrow of his brow as he works […]

The Power of Showing Up

From One Dad to Another: The Power of Showing Up

A few weeks after my son was born in December 2021, I sat in the darkness, gently rocking him to sleep. His tiny fingers wrapped around mine and I felt the […]