Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Matthew Rodgers, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - addictions and LGBTQ issues
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 127095
- NPI
- 1568044584
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Matthew supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Veteran and PTSD support
About Matthew
Matthew Rodgers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of professional experience. He focuses on addictions, LGBTQ concerns, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and helping people cope with life changes. He also works with people around sexuality, body image, and non-monogamous relationship questions.
His approach is direct and practical. He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to make change and Solution-Focused Therapy to map short-term steps toward goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of his work when past events continue to cause distress.
Matthew has substantial experience supporting veterans and people navigating post-traumatic stress and substance use. He also brings a background in gerontology and knowledge of LGBTQIA+ culture and sex therapy topics. This helps him address issues that tie together identity, relationships, and health concerns.
Sessions tend to focus on what a person wants to change now and the small, concrete steps that make that possible. He assists with motivation, relapse prevention, rebuilding trust in intimacy, and reshaping self-talk around body image and shame.
People who choose him often want practical tools rather than long abstract talks. The work is collaborative: setting clear goals, testing what works, and adjusting plans when needed. His California LCSW credential is listed to indicate his professional standing.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Matthew commonly draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy in his work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on clarifying a person’s reasons for change and strengthening commitment to those goals. It suits issues like substance use, motivation, and making life changes. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and testing what works quickly; it is useful for self-esteem, intimacy issues, and short-term goal-setting.Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current situation. That means checking in about what helps, changing tactics when needed, and keeping sessions action-oriented.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy schedules by reducing travel time, making it easier to have shorter check-ins, and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between commitments. These practical benefits can make it simpler to keep momentum on goals while balancing work, family, and health demands.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, LGBTQ issues, intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, sexuality, and non-monogamous relationship questions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-focused methods that break problems into small steps. Sessions emphasize motivation, short-term strategies, and reviewing what helps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Matthew has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings. Much of his background includes work with veterans and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as CA LCSW, and practices in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers