About Connecting to Greatness
Our mission is simple…
We’re here to help you learn, grow, and heal…
Through depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, identity exploration, and major life transitions.
We know what it’s like to navigate overwhelming emotions, cultural expectations, family dynamics, and the weight of trying to “keep it together.”
Let us help you heal.
As a small mental health practice founded and led by an LGBTQ+ woman of color, we are rooted in the belief that healing must be inclusive, affirming, and accessible.
Our care is culturally responsive and strength-based, designed for those navigating the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, class, and trauma.
Our approach blends counseling and coaching with evidence-based treatments like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We are structured, direct, and action-oriented – because we believe change doesn’t just happen during sessions, it happens between them.
We help you build the tools to carry that change into your everyday life.
Especially in a world that constantly demands perfection and productivity.
Call (978) 516-4600 and we’ll schedule your free consultation.
About Kimatra Maxwell, MSW, LICSW
“You are only free when you realize you belong nowhere – you belong every place – no place at all.”
–Maya Angelou
That quote speaks to me…
… because it reflects the life I’ve lived and the freedom I’ve found within myself.
I was born in Canada, raised in Dominica and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and grew up in the fast pace of New York City, where I earned my Master of Social Work from Hunter College-Silberman School of Social Work. I also spent time teaching English in Seoul, South Korea, before making Massachusetts my home over a decade ago.
Every place I’ve lived has shaped me – culturally, emotionally, and spiritually. What I’ve learned is that home isn’t always a location; it’s a sense of self. I bring that perspective into the therapy room. I know what it’s like to hold multiple identities, to search for belonging, and to carry stories that don’t always fit the mold. I make space for all of that in our work together.
My social work journey has involved community-based work organizing services for children and families with special needs, substance and mental health counseling, and inpatient psychiatry. I have also provided coaching, counseling, and wraparound services to families in a variety of settings. In 2018, I founded Connecting to Greatness LLC.
I bring that perspective into the therapy room.
Leadership and advocacy are core values for me. I have served as a board member for the NASW-MA Chapter and The Arc of Opportunity North Central. In 2016, I stepped into public service as a state representative candidate for the 3rd Worcester District. Though I didn’t win, I learned that real success is about the courage to show up and do the work, even when the outcome is uncertain – a lesson I carry into every client relationship.
At Connecting to Greatness, I believe that greatness is within us all. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. I specialize in helping people reconnect with themselves, navigate emotional pain, and take actionable steps toward the life they want.
With over a decade in the field of social work…
I specialize in helping people reconnect with themselves, navigate emotional pain, and take actionable steps toward the life they want.
If you’re ready – even if you’re unsure or afraid – I’ll be right here with you.
Let’s do the work together.
Call (978) 516-4600 to schedule a free consultation.
