Matthew Sandford, LPC, VA | Psychotherapist

About Matthew Sandford

Focus areas

Anxiety

Emotional Disturbance

Relationship Struggles

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Coaching

Stress

Depression

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Multicultural

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Eclectic

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Matthew Sandford

My name is Matt Sandford, and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 14 years, with 16 years of total experience. I hold a Master's in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary and a Bachelor's from Albright College. I believe creating a safe space enables people to explore and process what's on their minds and in their hearts, leading to health, strength, and growth. While I have varied experience, I specialize in stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, marriage, self-worth issues, and spiritual concerns. My approach In therapy, I strive to meet clients where they are. I am familiar with CBT, Rogerian, Adlerian, Psychodynamic, and Gestalt theories. My focus I have worked with a wide range of people in age, challenges, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs. I have strong experience with anxiety, stress, depression, shame, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, marital concerns, and spiritual issues. Additionally, I have extensive experience with grief, parenting challenges, coaching, and life transitions. My communication style I listen, empathize, and seek to understand, asking questions to clarify concerns and get to the heart of the matter. For me, the heart of the matter is not just circumstances or feelings, but how you are affected inside-what it means to you. My journey to therapy Through my own struggles with shame and anxiety, I found therapy life-changing and wanted to help others similarly. I believe we all need to grow throughout life, and for major growth, we cannot do it alone. Help from others is essential. My goals for you I see goal setting as a collaborative process, understanding goals may evolve as we progress together.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Virginia

Education and training

Reformed Theological Seminary, Master's in Counseling
Albright College (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1740590025

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What practice does Matthew Sandford work with?

Matthew Sandford works with Rula Health - Virginia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Matthew Sandford?

Matthew Sandford frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Matthew Sandford on their profile.