About Matthew
Matthew Manz helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, or big life changes. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on practical ways to feel steadier and more in control. Matthew writes in plain terms and keeps sessions focused on real problems and real steps forward.
Matthew uses a direct, person-centered style that starts by listening to what matters most to each person. He blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
How Matthew works
Narrative therapy also appears in his work, helping people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. Many people come to him for help with depression, low self-esteem, grief, parenting stress, or workplace pressure. He also addresses intimacy concerns, communication problems, codependency, and issues that come up during separation or divorce.
Sessions aim to clarify what is getting in the way and build usable skills to cope differently. Matthew has six years of clinical experience and practices in Iowa. He works with clients to set clear goals and track small changes over time.
His approach blends empathetic listening with down-to-earth strategies so progress feels achievable. People who like practical talk and steady support often find his style helpful. Matthew encourages straightforward conversation, honest feedback, and step-by-step problem solving to make lasting shifts.
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What Matthew works with
The areas below are the ones Matthew selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Parenting issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Iowa |
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Online support options
How Matthew’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's priorities, creating space to name what matters and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active and teaches practical ways to change them. Narrative Therapy helps people tell a different story about themselves by identifying unhelpful narratives and highlighting strengths and alternative perspectives.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that match what a person wants to work on. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays useful and achievable.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for a full conversation when schedules allow, phone can work with lower bandwidth, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging lets someone share updates between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum between meetings.
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