Miriam Matthews, LICSW, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 10 years in practice

Miriam Matthews is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904012155 · expires June 2026
LICSW, Massachusetts: 122431 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1801497037 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Miriam

Miriam Matthews is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. She blends practical tools with steady listening to help clients take small, meaningful steps forward. Miriam draws on ten years of clinical experience in health and social services in Virginia.

She works with people who are dealing with grief, stress, and life changes. Many clients come for help with self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, or the lasting effects of sexual assault and abuse.

Background and approach

Miriam also supports those facing family conflict, caregiver stress, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Miriam’s style centers on the person in front of her. Client-Centered Therapy guides the pace and goals of sessions so people feel heard and respected.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Solution-Focused Therapy to build practical steps toward change. Her background includes roles in behavioral health, work with the March of Dimes supporting women and babies, Child Protective Services, hospice care, and geriatric psychosocial services. That mix of settings shaped her ability to address emotional and practical needs together.

Miriam combines motivational interviewing with concrete strategies so clients can try things between sessions. She helps people find resources and supports when life requires more than talk. The goal is steady progress toward clearer choices and better coping.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Miriam names

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Online support

How Miriam’s Approaches Work Online

Miriam uses Client-Centered Therapy to shape sessions around each person’s needs and goals. This approach focuses on listening, validating feelings, and letting the client guide what they want to work on. It helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort things out.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT breaks down problems into manageable parts and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. That approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Miriam will talk with each client about their goals, try different methods, and adjust the plan as progress is made. She helps people test small changes and build on what works together.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between sessions or communicate in shorter, flexible moments. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain consistency over time.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

She helps with relationship strains, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation, and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Miriam uses a client-centered approach that lets the person set goals and pace. She pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to create practical steps and change unhelpful thoughts.

How much experience does she bring to sessions?

She has ten years of experience working across behavioral health, hospice care, Child Protective Services, geriatric care, and maternal-child support programs. That background informs both emotional support and practical problem solving.

Where does she practice and what are her credentials?

Miriam practices in Virginia and holds MA LICSW and VA LCSW credentials. Those details reflect the professional registrations provided.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for online therapy?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.

How do I begin the process if I want to work together?

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