Therapist profile
Miriam Matthews, LICSW, LCSW
LICSW therapist - Relationships and trauma
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- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Miriam
Miriam Matthews is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 10 years of clinical experience. She lists relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and family concerns among the issues she works with. Miriam also notes focus areas such as caregiver stress, grief, intimacy-related issues, and women's concerns.
She uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person's goals central. That means conversations begin with what matters most to the individual and build from there. Miriam also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and on solution-focused methods to set practical, short-term goals.
Her background includes work across behavioral health, hospice care, geriatric support, Child Protective Services, and work with maternal-child health programs. Those roles involved supporting people facing emotional, social, and economic challenges and connecting them with community resources. Miriam describes using motivational interviewing as part of how she engages people in change.
In sessions she aims to address both thinking and feelings while helping clients link to practical supports. She describes her practice as client-centered and solution-focused, and says she grounds her work in current research. Sessions tend to prioritize clear goals and steps clients can try between meetings.
People reading about her for the first time should expect straightforward conversation, focused problem solving, and practical referrals when additional community help is useful.
How sessions work
How Miriam uses common approaches in online work
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's priorities first. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting, and shaping goals that matter to the person. This approach is useful when someone wants support figuring out what to change or where to begin.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and develop new habits. That approach is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on concrete steps and short-term goals. It helps identify small, achievable changes to move forward and to build momentum when life feels stuck.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Miriam will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques and adjusting plans over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around family life and work. They can shorten travel time, allow for quicker check-ins, and make it simpler to schedule appointments during a break in the day.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, family problems, and caregiver stress among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her practice is client-centered and solution-focused, using motivational interviewing and clear steps to address goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of experience in behavioral health, hospice care, geriatric support, Child Protective Services, and maternal-child health programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds MA LICSW and is a Virginia LCSW. She practices from Virginia.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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