Matthew SimsClinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSWC, C-DBT

About

Life is weird, overwhelming, and beautiful—sometimes all before lunch. If you're feeling stuck, unsure, or just worn out by trying to keep it all together, you're not alone. I’m Matt and I help college students and young adults work through anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and those “what am I doing with my life?” moments. I draw from evidence-based practices including CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy—but what really guides our work is you. My practice, Sunny Ridge Counseling, is based in Leesburg, Virginia, and I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions for clients in Virginia and Maryland. My approach is collaborative, down-to-earth, and often includes a healthy dose of humor (therapy doesn’t have to suck). Whether you're navigating a major life transition or just trying to keep it together between classes, work, and existential spirals, I create a space where you can show up as yourself and start untangling what’s been weighing you down.

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