Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Miriam Matthews, LICSW, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and relationships
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904012155
- Licensed in Massachusetts
- LICSW, licence 122431
- NPI
- 1801497037
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Miriam supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Solution-focused methods
About Miriam
Miriam Matthews is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (MA LICSW) and a Virginia Licensed Clinical Social Worker (VA LCSW) with 10 years of experience. She focuses on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. Miriam also addresses caregiver stress, family problems, and challenges tied to self-esteem and life changes.
Her background includes work in behavioral health, the March of Dimes supporting women and babies, Child Protective Services, hospice care, and geriatric health settings. That mix of roles gave her daily experience connecting people to practical resources and supports. She has worked with people facing emotional needs alongside socioeconomic stressors.
Miriam uses a client-centered approach in sessions. She combines that with solution-focused methods and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people identify patterns and try small, manageable steps. Conversations are aimed at clear goals and practical changes rather than abstract theory.
In a typical meeting she listens for what matters most, helps set short-term goals, and suggests skills to test between sessions. She uses motivational interviewing techniques to encourage movement when someone feels stuck. She also helps people find community or medical resources when those supports are needed.
People contacting Miriam can expect straightforward, goal-oriented work that connects emotion with everyday tasks. Her practice reflects ten years of hands-on social work across multiple care settings, with a focus on helping people cope, plan, and move forward.
BHow sessions work
How Miriam’s approaches translate to remote sessions
Miriam uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely to what the person says and shaping sessions around their priorities. This approach helps when someone needs to clarify values, work through relationship concerns, or name what matters most.She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to teach practical skills for change. Solution-focused methods are used to set small, achievable goals and track progress week to week. Together these approaches aim at concrete steps rather than long theoretical discussion.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Miriam will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as work progresses. Clients and therapist check in regularly about what is helpful and what should change.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel for people balancing care or job demands. The focus remains on practical skills, clearer communication, and problem-solving that translate into daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Massachusetts
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and related areas such as caregiver strain and communication problems.
What is her therapy style?
She practices client-centered therapy combined with solution-focused work and cognitive behavioral techniques to set goals and try practical steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience across behavioral health, Child Protective Services, hospice, geriatric care, and work with maternal health programs.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds MA LICSW and VA LCSW credentials and is based in Virginia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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