Miriam Matthews, MA LICSW 122431, VA LCSW 0904012155
Online only
About me
My ideal clients are high-functioning women—leaders, nurturers, people pleasers—who are tired of pretending everything is okay. They often carry the hidden weight of childhood trauma, emotional abuse, or feeling like the black sheep. They're ready to stop shrinking, start healing, and reclaim their voice. They want peace, purpose, and permission to love themselves without guilt. My approach offers clarity, compassion, and practical strategies to help them rise.
I specialize in helping women heal from emotional abuse, family conflict, and shame, including survivors of sexual abuse. Using CBT and trauma-informed care, I help clients build confidence, set boundaries, and reconnect with their true identity.
I see you. You've carried enough. Starting therapy may feel scary, but it’s also a brave step toward healing. You don’t have to keep holding it all in. Together, we’ll work through the pain and silence the inner critic—so you can rise into the strong, free, whole version of you.
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Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Binge Eating
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Career
- Custody Evaluation
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Hoarding
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Obesity & Weight Management
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Community specialties
- Cancer Survivors
- HIV / AIDS