Reduced Rate Affirming Therapy for Life Transitions, Identity Shifts, & Relationships in ardmore, Philadelphia & Online
Mattie SimBarcelos (she/her)
Thomas Jefferson University Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
ardmore, Philadelphia & Online Therapy
All About Mattie
Mattie SimBarcelos is a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern at Thomas Jefferson University who believes therapy works best when it is collaborative, authentic, and rooted in real human connection. She approaches therapy as a shared process, one where clients are met with curiosity, respect, and care as they make sense of their inner world and relational patterns.
Her work is grounded in an embodied understanding of healing. By integrating somatic practices, Mattie supports clients in developing greater awareness, emotional regulation, and a felt sense of safety within their bodies and relationships. Therapy is not just about insight, but about learning how to stay present with yourself in moments that once felt overwhelming.
Mattie brings a multidisciplinary lens to her clinical work. She holds a master’s degree in liberal arts with a certificate in global studies and draws from her experiences as a certified yoga instructor, full-spectrum doula, and artist. These roles shape a holistic approach to therapy that honors each client’s lived experience, creativity, and resilience.
As a queer therapist, Mattie is especially committed to creating affirming and brave spaces for BIPOC clients, individuals navigating prenatal and postpartum experiences, and those moving through identity shifts, relational changes, and major life transitions. Her style is compassionate, grounded, and genuine, working alongside clients to deepen self-trust, foster resilience, and support sustainable healing.
Who She Works With
✔️ Individuals navigating life transitions, identity shifts, and relational changes
✔️ Clients seeking greater mind-body connection and emotional regulation
✔️ BIPOC individuals looking for culturally responsive and affirming care
✔️ Queer clients exploring identity, belonging, and self-trust
Mattie offers a steady, supportive space where clients can slow down, listen inward, and build new ways of relating to themselves and others that feel more grounded and intentional.
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Mattie believes healing unfolds through collaboration, authenticity, and embodied awareness. Therapy is tailored to each client, honoring both emotional insight and the wisdom held in the body. Sessions are paced with care, allowing clients to build capacity, safety, and self-understanding over time.
Her approach integrates:
Somatic Therapy –Supports clients in tuning into bodily sensations to develop regulation, grounding, and a deeper sense of safety.
Relational & Attachment-Based Work – Explores how early and current relationships shape patterns, boundaries, and emotional responses.
Mindfulness & Embodied Practices – Encourages present-moment awareness and compassionate attention to internal experiences.
Creative & Holistic Perspectives – Draws from artistic, yogic, and doula-informed practices to support expression, resilience, and integration.
Mattie works alongside clients to strengthen self-trust, navigate change with more steadiness, and build a relationship with themselves that feels supportive rather than critical.
Specialties
Come Home to Yourself. Find Your Ground. Grow Forward.
Healing doesn't have to mean becoming someone new. Sometimes it's about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that have always been there.
Whether you're seeking greater emotional balance, exploring identity, navigating pregnancy or postpartum, or working toward deeper self-trust, Mattie is here to support you with curiosity, authenticity, and care.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Together, you'll explore your goals and see if Mattie's approach feels like the support you're looking for.