- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
About Matthew
Matthew Manz is an Iowa Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults who want clearer ways to handle anger, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and self-esteem struggles. Matthew also helps people facing grief, parenting challenges, career stress, and major life changes.
Matthew uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He listens first, then helps clients identify patterns that fuel strong reactions like anger or resentment. Sessions often focus on communication skills, managing workplace frustration, and sorting family-of-origin issues that keep coming up.
He integrates Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize each person's perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior, and Narrative Therapy to reframe how life events are understood. These approaches are used to tackle problems such as control issues, codependency, and the guilt or shame many people carry.
Work in therapy includes setting concrete goals, practicing small behavior changes, and trying new ways to talk with others. Matthew encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes, and he helps clients test different strategies between sessions.
People who come to him for help with anger or persistent resentment can expect clear feedback and practical tools. He accepts clients who live in Iowa and also works with international clients in English. To begin, readers are asked to confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and building a trusting working relationship. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client's lead and address whatever feels most pressing, such as anger or relationship conflicts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into patterns of thought and behavior that can be changed. In online sessions CBT is often used to spot automatic reactions, test new responses, and assign short exercises to practice between appointments.
Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their problems. Working online, this method can help someone rewrite negative narratives that contribute to shame, resentment, or control issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will talk with each client about their goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative choice and can be adjusted as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around work and family life, fewer commuting barriers, and more options for international clients. The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to try short check-ins, regular weekly meetings, or focused skill-building when that best fits a person's schedule.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, anger, parenting, grief, career issues, and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-focused approach that listens first and then builds skills to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
Matthew has six years of experience as a mental health counselor working with adults on a range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and provides services from that location.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.