Jelisa Matthews, LCSW - C, MD | Psychotherapist

About Jelisa Matthews

Focus areas

Academic Stress

Childhood Trauma

Stress Management

Anxiety

Depression

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Bullying

Social Anxiety

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Individuals

Teenagers (13-17)

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Eclectic

Interpersonal

EMDR

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jelisa Matthews

What should a new client know about working with you?

Hi! My name is Jelisa Matthews and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C). I work with children, adolescents and young adults that may have difficulty coping with major life transitions (divorce, relocation, career changes, etc.), managing stress, anxiety, and/or depression symptoms. I work with clients to identify strengths, gain insight into maladaptive behaviors and coping strategies, and learn tools to improve management of stressors and overall quality of life. As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe space for clients that is warm, non-judgmental, and safe. I emphasize the importance of utilizing a person-centered approach and understanding how culture and life experiences shape core beliefs and personal values. I utilize techniques from EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing depending on the client’s individualized needs. I have over 7 years of experience as a social worker and graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work in 2018. I graduated from the University of Maryland College Park in 2011 with a B.S. in Public Health. My professional experience includes conducting community outreach in Baltimore, working in child welfare and community mental health. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out. Congrats on taking the first step of your mental health journey and please let me know if you have any questions!

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Jelisa Matthews

Education and training

University of Maryland School of Social Work, Master's in Social Work
University of Maryland (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1548905615

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