Matthew (Matt) Sims, MSW, LCSW, C-DBT
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I enjoy working with young adults of all backgrounds who are going through something that's preventing them from getting the most out life.
Thanks for finding my page! Over the course of my career I've worked with teens and college students who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or something else getting in the way of their goals, happiness, etc. My approach with each client is completely dependent on what they're comfortable with and what they're hoping to get out of counseling, but my person-centered approach often also incorporates mindfulness, CBT, EMDR, and DBT skills. Having worked as an adjunct professor at GMU and the University of Maryland, the stressors and challenges of college students are not lost on me. Feel free reach out! I am looking forward to working with you!
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Depression
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Coaching
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Service animals allowed
- Emotional support animals allowed
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
Up to$190per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Paypal
- Venmo
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Virginia Department of Health Professions
0904011385, Virginia
Interstate Telehealth Provider
West Virginia Board of Social Work
TH00946620, Virginia
Education
James Madison University
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2012
Catholic University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2016