Matthew Rodgers

Matthew Rodgers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of professional experience. He helps people who feel stuck after big changes, who are questioning their life purpose, and who are dealing with addictions, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, or LGBTQ issues. Matthew also works with people navigating body image, sexuality, and non-traditional relationship structures such as polyamory and kink culture.

Matthew uses straightforward conversation to identify small, practical steps forward. He leans on methods like Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques to set achievable goals. He also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past traumatic events get in the way of day-to-day functioning.

Much of his work has been with veterans, including support for post-traumatic stress and substance use challenges. He has a master's background in gerontology and experience related to LGBTQIA+ culture and sex therapy. These experiences shape how he approaches topics like forgiveness, guilt, and rebuilding confidence.

Sessions tend to focus on clear aims and actionable strategies. Matthew encourages people to name one or two changeable problems and to test small experiments between meetings. That approach helps break bigger worries into manageable steps.

He frames his role around practical help rather than quick fixes. Conversations often include reviewing motivation, building routine supports, and rehearsing ways to handle difficult moments. People who are unsure what comes next often appreciate the mix of concrete tools and focused talk.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people examine what matters to them and boosts willingness to make small changes. It can be useful for addictions, getting unstuck at work, or strengthening motivation to try new behaviors.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on goals and concrete steps. Sessions look at exceptions to problems and build brief experiments to test what works. This approach often suits people who want practical next steps for life purpose or relationship concerns.

The therapist treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing whether they help, and shifting focus when something feels off.

Confirm session options before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions fit better into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or remove travel time. If video is difficult, audio-only meetings can require less bandwidth and be a simpler way to keep regular appointments. The emphasis is on making therapy practical and workable alongside everyday responsibilities.