Matthew Kohagen, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.30

About Matthew Kohagen

Focus areas

Anger Management

Depression

Stress

Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Behavioral Therapy

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Eclectic

Gestalt

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Matthew Kohagen

Hi there, I'm Matthew! I’m originally from SoCal but now reside in NorCal. I have over 30 years of behavioral health experience in medical inpatient and outpatient settings and private practice. I earned my Master's in Counseling Psychology from California State University, East Bay, and my Bachelor's from the University of California, Santa Barbara. My approach to therapy is a collaborative effort with the client to focus on coping skills and short- and long-term goals to achieve the best possible outcome. My background is mostly in psychology, working with all ages and most diagnoses. I find it fulfilling to help clients overcome challenges to reach self-actualization. My approach I work together as a team to develop a treatment plan with goals to help clients gain insight, awareness, and resolution to move forward more healthily and productively. My primary modalities are Person-Centered and Gestalt Therapies, emphasizing solution-focused coping skills and treatment goals. My specialties include adolescents and adults, LGBTQIA, addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, self-esteem, and self-actualization. My focus I prefer clients committed to exploring ways to improve their lives by actively engaging in therapy, including deep soul-searching and being challenged about dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Goals are set together with realistic, attainable short- and long-term timelines and appropriate coping skills. My communication style My style is relaxed and casual, focusing on active listening and supportive feedback. I consider sessions a conversation to explore challenges, roadblocks, and solutions to move forward healthily and positively.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

California State University, East Bay, Master's in Counseling Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1255904421

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.30

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Provides great perspective and strategies.

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What practice does Matthew Kohagen work with?

Matthew Kohagen works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Matthew Kohagen?

Matthew Kohagen frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Matthew Kohagen on their profile.