Licensed clinical pastoral counselor Reverend Matthew Hogan has been recognized with the Best Pastoral Counselor Southwest USA award by Insider Weekly, acknowledging his commitment to accessible mental health services and his unique approach to faith-based counseling.
The recognition highlights Hogan’s distinctive practice model, which prioritizes affordability and accessibility through online counseling services. By operating virtually and maintaining minimal overhead costs, he has created a structure that allows him to focus on client needs rather than traditional fee-for-service arrangements. His approach involves covering only direct costs related to each counseling session, never charging for his time as he views this work as his calling.
Hogan brings extensive credentials to his practice, holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Christian Counseling from Colorado Theological Seminary. He is licensed by the National Christian Counselors Association as both a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor and a Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor. His professional background spans over 35 years in ministry, with dedicated focus on counseling services for individuals, couples and families since 2014.
The pastoral counselor has developed particular expertise in working with couples and Christian clients, though his practice extends to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. His experience encompasses treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and various mental health and emotional disorders, addressing a broad spectrum of therapeutic needs through his online platform.
Beyond his counseling ministry, Hogan has authored two books that integrate personal experience with scriptural guidance. “How to be a Christian in Today’s World: Shame or Fear of Failure vs. Loving Confidently in God’s Love” and “Blessed Brokenness: Seeing God’s Glory in the Ashes of Life” both draw from his own life experiences to help readers navigate challenges through faith-based perspectives.
The online counseling model has proven effective in eliminating geographical barriers while providing flexibility in scheduling that traditional in-person therapy often cannot accommodate. This virtual approach enables clients to engage in therapeutic sessions from their homes, reducing logistical obstacles and emotional barriers that frequently prevent individuals from seeking mental health support.
Hogan’s recognition comes at a time when digital healthcare continues to expand access to mental health services across underserved populations. His commitment to affordable care through his unique pricing structure demonstrates how online pastoral counseling can address both financial and accessibility concerns in mental health treatment.
The award acknowledges not only his professional qualifications and decades of ministry experience, but also his innovative approach to making therapeutic support available to those who might otherwise face barriers to accessing traditional counseling services in the Southwest region.