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Jelisa Matthews

Therapist(she/her)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Panic disorders, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello and welcome! I'm Jelisa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with over 7 years of experience. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression.


I create a safe space that is warm and come with a non-judgmental approach to therapy. I utilize an individualized and eclectic approach to therapy and tailor treatment towards your culture and unique personal identity. Therapy may include various treatment modalities and interventions based on your personal needs and background.


Congrats on taking the first step of your mental health journey and please let me know if you have any questions!

My approach to therapy

As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe space for clients that is warm and non-judgmental. 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 CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing depending on the client’s individualized needs.

What you can expect from me

The initial session will focus on building rapport, completing a biospscyhosocial assessment, and collaborating to identify treatment goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Maryland Baltimore SSW, Bachelor of Science at The University of Maryland, College Park
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Panic disorders, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English