Matthew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MPM, LCSWC
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4 Endorsed
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Available both in-person and online
203 Loudoun Street Southwest 2nd floor Leesburg, VA 20175
Life is complex, beautiful, and demanding. Whether you are navigating anxiety, relationship hurdles, or the pressure to perform at your peak, you deserve support that meets you where you are. I work with young adults and athletes who are ready to move beyond "getting by." As a Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Certified Coach, I specialize in helping clients integrate mental health with mental toughness. Whether we are untangling internal struggles or refining your competitive mindset, my goal is to help you build resilience in life and in the arena. Based in Leesburg, I offer in-person and telehealth sessions for those in VA & MD.
My approach is collaborative and grounded. I blend traditional clinical techniques like EMDR, psychodynamic therapy with high-performance coaching. Whether we’re breaking down a relationship pattern or installing mental cues for your next game, our work will be practical, focused, and occasionally peppered with humor. Therapy doesn’t have feel like a chore.
Clients often describe me as authentic, curious, and easy to talk to. I believe true progress happens in a real, human conversation that respects your unique pressures. Whether you need a place to unload the heavy stuff or a coach to help you sharpen your mental game, I’m ready to partner with you. If you’re prepared to gain more clarity, reach out.
Call or Email Matthew Sims now for a free 15 minute consultation - (540) 405-6967
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem BCBS Virginia
- Out of Network
Matthew Sims
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MPM, LCSWC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 405-6967
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904011385 Matthew Sims
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Catholic University, MSW, Graduated 2016
- License: Maryland Department of Health State Board of Social Work Examiners 32744 / 2025
- Certificate from National Association of Social Workers 886815437 / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Matthew Sims
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MPM, LCSWC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 405-6967
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sports Performance
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
Matthew Sims
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MPM, LCSWC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 405-6967
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Matthew Sims
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MPM, LCSWC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 405-6967
Groups
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE)
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE)® is a cutting-edge mental training program for athletes, coaches, and other performers. Drawing on research from the sport sciences, psychology, and neuroscience, it provides specific guidance in building mindfulness skills essential to consistent, optimal performance. The group is: 6 sessions rooted in the tradition of Jon Kabat-Zinn's mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), adapted to be unique and specific to athletic performers. Each session emphasizes learning, engaging, and practicing core mindfulness skills in ways that maximize their integration into practice, competition, and daily life.
Age
Teen
Location
Sunny Ridge Counseling, PLLC
19 East Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
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Location
Primary Location
Sunny Ridge Counseling, PLLC
203 Loudoun Street Southwest
2nd floor
Leesburg, VA 20175
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Additional Location
Frederick, MD 21701
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Matthew Sims
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MPM, LCSWC
Call for a free consultation now - (540) 405-6967