- Addictions
- Life purpose
- Trauma-informed methods
About Matthew
Matthew Rodgers is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of professional experience. He helps people facing addictions, LGBTQ concerns, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, and challenges after major life changes. Matthew also lists life purpose as one of his focuses and can talk with clients about meaning and direction when life shifts feel overwhelming.
Matthew uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people clarify next steps. He draws on approaches that encourage motivation, set small goals, and address traumatic reactions when they get in the way of everyday life. Sessions are conversational and action-oriented, with attention to what someone wants to try between meetings.
His background includes work with veterans and experience addressing post-traumatic stress, substance use, and recovery goals. He also has a master's degree in gerontology and familiarity with LGBTQIA+ culture and sex-positive approaches, including kink and alternative sexual cultures. That background informs how he understands identity, relationships, and recovery.
In a typical session Matthew will listen for what matters most right now, help identify practical next steps, and check in about how those steps felt. He uses motivational interviewing to build momentum and solution-focused tools to create short-term plans. When trauma is a central issue he integrates trauma-focused work to reduce its hold on day-to-day functioning.
People who choose him often want clear, manageable ways to move forward. Before booking, confirm current session options and timing so they fit with everyday life.
Approaches used in online sessions
Matthew uses motivational interviewing to help people identify and strengthen their own reasons for change; this approach focuses on building motivation and setting small doable goals. He also uses solution-focused therapy, which emphasizes practical steps and short-term plans to move past a stuck point. When traumatic experiences are central, trauma-focused techniques are used to reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. He will work with each person to match techniques to their goals and current needs, and adjust methods as those goals evolve. The focus is on what is useful now rather than committing to a single method indefinitely.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, provide a quieter setting when needed, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins on demanding days. Licensed professionals often find remote work helpful for keeping momentum between sessions and for using real-life examples discussed in the moment.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, LGBTQ issues, intimacy and self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, and related areas such as body image and sexuality.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical conversation, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to identify small steps and test what helps in daily life.
What is his professional background?
Matthew has five years of professional experience and has worked with veterans addressing PTSD and substance use, plus a master's background in gerontology.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW) practicing in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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