Matthew Poje is a licensed counselor who helps people facing trauma, addiction, grief, and major life changes.
01About Matthew
Matthew Poje is a licensed counselor who helps people facing trauma, addiction, grief, and major life changes. He is Matthew Poje, LPCC and LPC, based in California, and has twenty years of professional experience. He guides people who are worn down by compassion fatigue and those dealing with post-traumatic stress.
His work is direct and practical, aimed at building resilience and reducing distress. Matthew uses focused trauma work alongside motivational interviewing to support change.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize clear steps and concrete skills people can use between meetings. He works with veterans and first responders and understands challenges tied to service and high-stress roles. He also helps people navigating fatherhood concerns and the emotional fallout after loss.
Matthew's background includes long-term work with military populations under Department of Defense contracts. That experience shapes how he listens and structures sessions. He uses screening tools rather than formal diagnostic testing, and he does not provide letters for employers or courts.
In sessions, Matthew explains methods simply and practices in a way people can follow. He prefers practical, goal-oriented conversations that build strength over time. He encourages questions and makes a plan together to match the person’s pace and needs.
People meet with him through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time and may vary in cost by location and availability.
02Credentials
- LPCC (California)
- License 11515 · expires May 2028
- LPC (Wisconsin)
- License 4911-125 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1861887788 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Addictions
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
Methods Matthew names
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04Online support
Trauma-focused methods and online care
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered way to encourage change. It helps when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about making different choices, such as reducing addictive behavior or building healthier routines. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on practices that target traumatic stress and its effects on daily life; it aims to reduce symptoms and increase coping skills through structured interventions.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will help the person decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is made together and can shift over time as progress is made or priorities change.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls let people meet face-to-face when travel is difficult. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief updates, step-by-step coaching, or ongoing support between scheduled sessions. These options make it simpler to fit care into a busy life and to stay connected with a licensed professional.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Matthew work with?
He supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on fatherhood issues, first responder concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
His approach is direct and practical, often using goal-focused conversations and clear steps people can use between sessions. He combines motivational interviewing with focused trauma work to encourage change.
How much experience does he have?
He has twenty years of professional experience and many years working with veterans under Department of Defense contracts. That background informs his work with service-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in California. The listing notes California LPCC and Wisconsin LPC as credential details.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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