Matthew Powell , MD, LCSW-C

Matthew Powell, MD, LCSW-C, is a Maryland-licensed clinician with 23 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and grief. He combines a medical background - MD refers to medical doctor - with clinical social work training - LCSW-C indicates a licensed clinical social worker with clinical designation - to offer grounded, practical support tailored to each person's needs.

He approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert in their own story and that existing strengths are central to overcoming life’s challenges. Matthew emphasizes collaborative work that honors those strengths while introducing techniques and perspectives that can reduce suffering and build resilience. He recognizes that seeking help takes courage and frames the therapeutic relationship as a supportive partnership aimed at helping individuals pursue a more fulfilling, happier life.

Clients can expect a respectful, strengths-oriented clinician who draws on longstanding professional experience to address complex emotional concerns and transitional periods. His approach centers on meeting people where they are, clarifying goals, and working together to develop tools and insights that support meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Matthew Powell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are presented in clear, practical ways. One common focus is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies and emotion regulation - these techniques help people manage anxiety, mood challenges, and everyday stress by building concrete tools for self-care and problem solving. He also employs trauma-informed approaches that attend to the effects of past harm and loss, helping individuals process difficult experiences and reduce their ongoing impact on relationships and daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew works together with each person to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and then tailors methods accordingly. That collaboration allows the therapist and client to try strategies, evaluate progress, and adjust the plan to find the best fit for the individual.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care across distances, and provide multiple ways to communicate so that people can engage in therapy in the mode that feels most comfortable and accessible.