Great therapy
Matthew Poje, LPCC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Matthew is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.8 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Matthew. View 30 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California and Wisconsin
Recent reviews
I cannot recommend Matthew Poje highly enough. From the very first session, he created a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where I felt truly heard and understood. His insightful approach, combined with genuine empathy and professionalism, has made a significant impact on my personal growth and well-being. Matthew has a remarkable ability to ask the right questions, helping me gain clarity and develop practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges. He is not only knowledgeable but also deeply compassionate, making every session feel both productive and reassuring. His dedication to his clients’ well-being is evident in the care and thoughtfulness he brings to his work. If you're looking for a therapist who is both highly skilled and genuinely invested in your progress, I wholeheartedly recommend Matthew Poje. He has been instrumental in my journey toward greater self-awareness and emotional resilience, and I am incredibly grateful for his guidance.
More about Matthew
- 14 years' experience
- Male
- LPCC, LPC
Welcome!
My name is Matt Poje, LPC. I specialize in the healing of emotional trauma, using the Instinctual Trauma Response method (ITR),I have 15 years working with Veterans via Department of Defense contracts, and over 23 yrs of professional work experience. I am licensed in CA, WI and NV.
The ITR method uses over 100 years of neuroscience to help heal the brain. Since ITR uses neuroscience, you will learn the steps of the ITR method that will help you to become more resilient.
ITR is not talk therapy in the classical sense. ITR is a focused, purposeful method of trauma healing. ITR is proven to work. If you are ready to work on a proven method of reducing symptoms of trauma, I look forward to work with you.
Before scheduling a session,
Watch ITR videos:
https://www.helpfortrauma.com/
Complete the free assessments:
https://www.traumatherapyofamerica.com/intake-resources
Specialties
Trauma and abuse
Addictions
Grief
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Post-traumatic stress
Treatment Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Matthew Poje's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861887788.
- LPCC · California · 11515 · Expires May 2026
- LPC · Wisconsin · 4911-125 · Expires February 2027
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Matthew Poje
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Great therapy
I cannot recommend Matthew Poje highly enough. From the very first session, he created a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where I felt truly heard and understood. His insightful approach, combined with genuine empathy and professionalism, has made a significant impact on my personal growth and well-being. Matthew has a remarkable ability to ask the right questions, helping me gain clarity and develop practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges. He is not only knowledgeable but also deeply compassionate, making every session feel both productive and reassuring. His dedication to his clients’ well-being is evident in the care and thoughtfulness he brings to his work. If you're looking for a therapist who is both highly skilled and genuinely invested in your progress, I wholeheartedly recommend Matthew Poje. He has been instrumental in my journey toward greater self-awareness and emotional resilience, and I am incredibly grateful for his guidance.
Matthew Poje offers a unique form of therapy for trauma, bringing relief and lasting results.
Very supportive and knowledgeable.
I've enjoyed my sessions with Matthew, which says a lot for therapy. I have someone kind and compassionate I can talk with, who will also call me out on my things. I appreciate that so much. I also appreciate the tools I'm learning to work through past traumas. I would recommend Matthew to anyone!
I have had a couple sessions with Matthew! He is very knowledgeable, caring and listens to your concerns. He also has humor which makes things fun! He is easy to reach if you need to chat. I am looking forward to more sessions with him! I highly recommend him to anyone that is going through trauma!
Really gets to know you and understand you. A caring person who always lifts your spirits. Has helped me a lot.
He listens, advises and shares. Very professional and knowledgeable.......
Very helpful and caring person.
He’s awesome
I've had a few sessions with Matthew. I enjoy his ability to use different sources and ways of explaining.
He is very knowledgeable and listens well.
Very helpful and easy to work with!
He is kind and compassionate. He has a good perspective on life and can help you see a good balance to aim for.
He is awesome! Highly recommend
Matthew Poje is a great therapist.
Very friendly and caring. Mr. Matthew understands and care about other people’s feelings and challenges and help them overcome their own fears. I highly recommend him to anyone that is going through a tough time in their life. The thing I liked the most about my therapist he actually gives you time to express your feelings and emotions and he listens which I never experienced from another male. I am forever thankful with Mr. Matthew for his help.
Matthew has been amazing, truly thrilled about our next session and work together.
He's very nice and respectful.
He is excellent and easy to communicate with!
Caring, responsive, checks in, thoughtful, professional.
Solid therapist with helpful tools. You can tell he likes what he does and he creates a comfortable environment for one to work on themselves. I would surely recommend him.
A seriously incredible therapist. I feel heard and seen with every session. I normally have had female therapists, and he's my first male therapist and I feel extremely comfortable talking to him about my emotions and past experiences, I'm happy to have met a good therapist after so long without therapy.
Very happy with my experience.
Matthew's specialty is trauma therapy and he's quite good at it. A lot of "depression" and "anxiety" is rooted in trauma and you owe yourself to see if that's the root cause, and address it with the right expert.
Matthew has been extremely kind and willing to help me and my family during the past few months and although I have had many family things cause us not to be able to meet as often as I hoped, he has always been willing to be available and is flexible with his schedule as needed. I truly appreciate that.
I encourage individuals to work with Matthew because he is compassionate, gentle, and transparent. I have worked with incredible therapists in my past, still Matthew was able to help me, as a woman, set boundaries and affirm them.
Amazing guy
It’s been excellent talking to Matt & I recommend him to others!
He’s by far the best
Frequently asked questions
Does Matthew Poje offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Matthew Poje works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Matthew Poje speak?
Matthew Poje speaks English.
How many years of experience does Matthew Poje have?
Matthew Poje has 14 years of experience.
Where is Matthew Poje licensed to practice?
Matthew Poje is licensed to practice in California and Wisconsin.
Does Matthew Poje accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Matthew Poje does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Matthew Poje offer?
Matthew Poje offers clients Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Matthew Poje?
Matthew Poje can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Matthew Poje?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.