Dr. Joyce Matthews-Rurak, Psy.D.

Dr. Joyce Matthews-Rurak is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in individual therapy with adolescents, young adults, and adults. She works with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, interpersonal and family difficulties, executive functioning challenges and ADHD, distress related to life transitions and major decisions, and academic and school challenges. With clients, Dr. Matthews-Rurak utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and other evidence-based approaches. She collaborates with clients and, when appropriate, their parents to develop treatment plans and monitor progress with the aim of maximizing the benefits and efficiency of therapy.

Dr Matthews-Rurak works out of our Reston and McLean offices.