Therapist profile
Matthew Manz, LMHC
Iowa LMHC - Family and parenting concerns
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- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Narrative approaches
About Matthew
Matthew Manz is an Iowa Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Matthew focuses on practical, plainspoken work. He listens to what feels most urgent and helps people sort through family issues, communication problems, and anger. He also addresses intimacy-related concerns, codependency, control issues, and workplace stress in straightforward sessions.
His approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and narrative ideas. That means paying attention to how a person tells their story, noticing patterns that keep problems going, and trying small changes that make daily life easier. Sessions involve conversation, feedback, and concrete strategies to manage feelings and behavior.
People often come for help with separation, divorce decisions, midlife concerns, or guilt and shame tied to family of origin. He also works with men’s issues and career-related stress, using coaching-style elements when useful. Matthew aims to help clients find clearer ways to communicate and to make choices that fit their values.
Getting started begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The counselor uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm session options before booking.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's perspective first. Online sessions using this approach focus on listening closely, reflecting what the client says, and helping people clarify their own goals and choices. It is useful for relationship concerns, parenting stress, and general life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In online meetings Matthew may use CBT to identify unhelpful thought patterns, test new behaviors, and teach practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress.
Narrative Therapy pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves. Online conversations can help clients reframe difficult family stories, reduce shame, and open space for different choices about relationships and parenting.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative task. Matthew will discuss options with each person and adjust methods based on goals, needs, and preferences. He encourages clients to try techniques, give feedback, and shift course when something does not fit.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking. The main practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into busy days - meetings can be scheduled around work breaks, shorter check-ins are possible when needed, and sessions avoid travel time. These practicalities make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside family and job responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
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What kinds of family problems does he help with?
He helps adults work through family problems, family of origin issues, and communication breakdowns within households.
How would he approach parenting stress?
He uses practical strategies and conversation to reduce parenting strain and improve day-to-day coping.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and narrative work to address patterns and create small behavior changes.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of experience as an LMHC working with stress, anxiety, relationships, and related concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an Iowa Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing from Iowa.
Does he work with non-US or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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