Miriam Matthews, LICSW

  • Virginia
  • MA LICSW 122431, VA LCSW 0904012155
Accepting new clientsVerified 2 hours ago
  • 10 years experience
  • English
  • BetterHelp network
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Open 1 of the last 30 days

Live availability history

Open on 1 of the last 30 days

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Last checked Oct 16

When Miriam was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.

Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 1 day, no check recorded on 29 days. Most recent check, Oct 16: accepting new clients.

Days available

1/30

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We have checked Miriam's listing on 1 of the last 30 days, and they were accepting new clients every one of those times. We need a few more weeks of data to forecast their pattern.

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About Miriam

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. Read more Show less

What Miriam helps with

Specialties and approaches

Specializes in

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesStress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Also experienced with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

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