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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Miriam
LICSW, LCSW in Virginia with 10 years of experience, Miriam Matthews focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and related issues. She combines client-centered work with solution-focused and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people cope with life changes and stress. Miriam also addresses intimacy-related issues, grief, family problems, and self-esteem concerns.
Miriam has worked across settings that include behavioral health programs, the March of Dimes, child protective services, hospice care, and geriatric health. That background means she is used to coordinating supports and referring people to other services when needed. She draws on practical experience helping people with caregiver stress, abandonment worries, and the effects of sexual assault and abuse.
In a typical session she listens first and then helps people set small, reachable steps. She uses client-centered therapy to focus on the person’s priorities. She adds solution-focused techniques to identify immediate next steps and uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Miriam also addresses issues such as guilt and shame, loneliness, communication problems, and questions of life purpose. She brings experience working with women’s issues and with people facing prejudice or discrimination. Her approach includes motivational interviewing strategies to strengthen motivation for change.
People who contact her can expect straightforward sessions that balance practical problem solving with attention to emotions. She encourages collaboration and regular review of goals as work progresses.
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How Miriam applies core approaches in remote sessions
Client-centered therapy emphasizes the person’s priorities and perspective. Miriam listens for what matters most and follows the client’s lead to shape goals and next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting patterns of thought and behavior. Miriam uses CBT techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change them. Solution-focused therapy narrows attention to practical, achievable changes. She helps people name one or two small goals and test concrete actions that move them forward. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Miriam will discuss options with each person and combine elements from different methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative decision rather than a set prescription. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people avoid travel. Miriam’s use of brief solution-focused steps and CBT homework can translate well to remote work, with practical tasks people can try between sessions.Sheet 3
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and related topics such as intimacy, caregiver stress, and sexual assault and abuse.
What methods does she use in sessions?
Her practice uses client-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to combine listening, short-term goal setting, and techniques to change unhelpful thoughts.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience across behavioral health, child protective services, hospice, geriatric care, and work with maternal health programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds MA LICSW and VA LCSW credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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