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Miriam Matthews, LICSW, LCSW

Experienced social worker specializing in trauma recovery
  • Trauma informed care
  • Client centered approach
  • Solution focused therapy

About Miriam Matthews

Miriam Matthews is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who guides individuals through anxiety, depression, and recovery from sexual trauma with a strengths-based, client-centered focus. She brings over a decade of experience working across behavioral health settings, nonprofit maternal and infant health programs, child protective services, hospice care, and geriatric health services to support vulnerable and at-risk populations. Her clinical background includes advocacy for youth, adults, and older adults facing emotional, mental health, and socioeconomic challenges, and she combines practical resource connection with therapeutic work to promote sustained wellbeing.

Ms. Matthews integrates motivational interviewing into her practice to help clients clarify values, build motivation for change, and set achievable goals. Her approach is rooted in client-centered care and solution-focused strategies informed by current research, emphasizing collaboration, respect for each person’s story, and belief in the capacity for change. In addition to her clinical title she holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting advanced training and clinical licensure. She maintains a thriving private practice where she supports people navigating life transitions, trauma recovery, relationship concerns, and emotional distress.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issues

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Miriam Matthews have?

Miriam Matthews has 10 years of experience.

Is Miriam Matthews a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: LICSW, LCSW. License details: MA LICSW 122431, VA LCSW 0904012155.

In which languages does Miriam Matthews provide therapy?

Miriam Matthews provides therapy in English.

Where is Miriam Matthews located?

Miriam Matthews is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Miriam Matthews as my therapist?

You can work with Miriam Matthews through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Miriam Matthews work with international clients?

Miriam Matthews does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Miriam Matthews cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Methods and Online Care

Miriam Matthews draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused techniques to tailor online care to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can explore their own goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and build practical coping skills. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable steps to create forward momentum and address specific concerns faster.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Miriam works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, adapting methods as treatment progresses to ensure the plan feels like a good fit for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so scheduling can fit around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to maintain continuity of care while using therapeutic approaches that focus on practical change and emotional healing.

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