Matthew Rodgers, LCSW

Licensed in California · 5 years in practice

Matthew Rodgers is a licensed clinical social worker in California with five years of practice.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 127095 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1568044584 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Matthew

Matthew Rodgers is a licensed clinical social worker in California with five years of practice. He helps people facing addictions, LGBTQ concerns, intimacy and sexuality issues, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and supportive for someone taking that first step.

Matthew keeps sessions straightforward and nonjudgmental. He encourages honest talk about feelings, goals, and doubts. Conversations often focus on practical steps someone can try between sessions to build confidence and momentum.

Background and approach

He has substantial experience working with veterans and supporting people dealing with post-traumatic stress and substance use challenges. That work centers on helping clients regain stability and work toward their personal goals for independence and wellbeing. Matthew also brings a background in gerontology and familiarity with LGBTQIA+ culture and sex-positive perspectives, including kink and polyamory topics.

He uses this knowledge to tailor conversations to each person’s values and relationship style. In sessions he draws on approaches like Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change, Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals, and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past trauma needs attention. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
LGBT
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexuality
Traumatic brain injury

Approaches Matthew names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Motivational Interviewing is a warm, conversational method for exploring a person’s readiness to change. It helps when someone feels stuck about substance use, habits, or making a big life shift. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable goals and practical steps. It is useful for improving confidence, relationships, and moving past immediate problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of traumatic events and supports gradual recovery from symptoms like those seen after PTSD.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels most helpful. Together they try methods out and adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a session needs to fit a break at work. Live chat or text can be a shorter way to check in, keep momentum between sessions, or when someone prefers writing to talking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Matthew help with?

He supports people with addictions, LGBTQ-related matters, intimacy and sexuality issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also works with topics like PTSD, body image, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Matthew keeps the approach direct and practical. He focuses on honest conversation, short-term goals, and steps people can try between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He has five years of professional experience and has spent much of his career working with veterans on PTSD and substance use concerns. He also has a background in gerontology and LGBTQIA+ topics.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

Matthew is a licensed clinical social worker in California, listed as LCSW, and practices with that credential within the state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees handled for sessions?

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