Matthew Poje
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
California therapists accepting new clients
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About Matthew
Welcome!
My name is Matt Poje, LPCC. 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 and WI.
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 and 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.
I do not perform diagnostic tests. I use screening tools, and therefore will not provide any letters to employers or court systems.
Before scheduling a session, watch the ITR video:
What Matthew helps with
- Addictions
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Trauma and abuse
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- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
How Matthew works
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Matthew Poje is one of the few Trauma Specialists on BetterHelp. He uses a method called "ITR" (Intuitive Trauma Response) which is different from other trauma approaches I have tried. I highly recommend Matthew. He is kind, compassionate, cheery and warm. As a female patient I usually choose older female therapists - so this is a positive change for me to work with a male therapist. I enjoy my sessions with Matthew. Addressing Trauma can be overwhelming & difficult, but Matthew has found a way to make it less so - and possibly even "fun" - if that's even possible. I dread working on Traumatic past events, but I always walk away from my sessions with a smile on my face - and thinking "Wow, that wasn't so hard after all!" If you have Trauma, I recommend trying a few sessions with Matthew. I've already referred 3 people to him. I know how DIFFICULT it is to find a good Trauma Therapist 🫶🏻❤️🩹🫂”
- “Two sessions in with Matthew and I’m hopeful for what this round of therapy will produce.”
- “Kind, understanding and listens”
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- “Understanding and straight forward. Honest and straightforward. He is knowledgeable in his field”
- “I have an awesome therapist would highly recommend”
- “Matthew is a wonderful & Kind spirit. <br /> He takes the time to get to know you and truly understand what you are looking for out of your sessions. Very professional and considerate.<br /> I highly recommend working with Matthew.”
- “Matthew came into my life when just about everything seemed lost. Instead of trying to figure it out on my own I decided to get help. If I hadn’t connected with Matthew the way I did I believe I would have many regrets, he listens and understands what I mean from the messy stories I tell him. He has helped me not get caught up in the weeds and stay focus on my goal and does a good job and relating things to stories for me. It’s hard to describe the ways therapy has helped me but I feel like my old self. It’s the knowledge of knowing I have someone to talk to, in a professional way that’s not directly involved with my friends and family, that has just taken a weight off my shoulders. The ability to talk with him allowed me to talk with my friends and family better.<br /> I don’t have to unleash all my thoughts on someone who may not understand or have time to get through it all with me. I will remain in therapy for the foreseeable future. Thank you.”
- “Really cool”
- “Very knowledge, experienced and resourceful.”
- “I highly recommend Matt”
- “Matthew gave me the opportunity to get comfortable messaging him before I scheduled a video call. The first video call I have to say I made the biggest difference and impact on my life because for the first time I felt like I could breathe I can’t wait for the rest.”
- “Appreciate he is able to explain the neurological functions that correspond to the symptomatology.”
- “Listens with attention giving me the space I need to come true with myself. Teaches me patiently with deep knowledge, leading the process to unfold to its successful culmination.”
- “Matt is easy to talk with. He’s help clear my mental clutter and look forward to my personal growth with him”
- “Very respectful and professional! Super good techniques to help deal with trauma”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.