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- Trauma focused therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Veteran and first responder issues
About Matthew
LPCC, LPC in California with 20 years of experience, Matthew Poje focuses on trauma, addiction, grief, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on fatherhood concerns, first responder issues, veteran and armed forces issues, and post-traumatic stress. Matthew uses Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Focused Therapy in his work.
Matthew offers a direct, skill-focused approach. He teaches steps and methods that aim to reduce trauma symptoms. He does not perform diagnostic testing but uses screening tools to guide work. He will not provide letters for employers or courts.
Sessions emphasize practical techniques and clear goals. Matthew describes some trauma work as different from classical talk therapy and notes methods that draw on neuroscience. He frames trauma care as a set of actions clients can learn and practice between meetings.
His prior work includes long-term experience with Veterans through Department of Defense contracts. That background informs his familiarity with military-related stress and post-traumatic stress concerns. He brings two decades of professional work to each case.
Before a first session, Matthew asks prospective clients to watch an introductory ITR video linked in his original materials. He also uses screening tools to track symptoms and progress. To begin, clients are asked to complete the site matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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Approaches explained and how they fit online
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic memories and reducing their hold on daily life. It uses structured techniques to help people notice responses, learn coping actions, and practice new skills that aim to reduce trauma-related symptoms.Motivational Interviewing is a conversation style that helps people clarify what matters to them and build motivation for change. It is often used when someone is working through addiction, ambivalence about change, or readiness to try new coping strategies.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist will review your needs, goals, and screening results and will suggest which methods to try first. You and the therapist can adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, keep shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. They also let people use methods like Motivational Interviewing or trauma-focused exercises without requiring long in-person visits. Ask about format details when you schedule so you know how sessions will be arranged.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California, Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include fatherhood issues, first responder issues, veteran and armed forces issues, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skill-based methods rather than long unstructured talk therapy. Sessions involve learning steps and techniques drawn from trauma-focused approaches and motivational interviewing.
What is his background and experience?
He has 20 years of professional experience and more than a decade working with Veterans through Department of Defense contracts. That history shapes his work with military-related trauma and stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and is located in California. The biography also notes licensure in Wisconsin but lists California as the stated location.
Which languages are supported and can international clients apply?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the clients location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The therapist requests watching an introductory ITR video before scheduling.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.