Matthew Burgess Leary

Bethesda Psychological & Family Services, led by Matthew Leary, provides quality therapy and counseling in Bethesda for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, chronic illness, anger, shame, identity issues, trauma, and more. With over 20 years of experience as a psychologist and psychotherapist, Matthew Leary helps people change through developing a greater awareness and understanding of themselves. He works with children, adolescents, and adults to help them work through pain, gain greater awareness, develop mindfulness, understand themselves better, and create meaningful change in their lives. The practice offers a range of therapeutic specialties, including couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, and online therapy. Matthew Leary's approach is existential/humanistic and systems-oriented, focusing on helping each client grow in unique and deeply personal ways. He believes that each therapy is unique and will use his training and experience to help clients achieve their goals and live more authentically in their lives.