- 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 facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and family-related problems, including family of origin issues. He also helps people dealing with grief, parenting stress, intimacy concerns, anger, career challenges, and workplace problems.
He uses direct conversation and practical steps in sessions. Matthew listens to how family roles and early patterns still affect daily life. Together with a client he identifies habits and beliefs that hold them back, and then practices different ways of responding.
His approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy. That means sessions include reflective listening, looking at the connections between thoughts and behavior, and retelling personal stories to find new meanings. He blends these methods to match what a person wants to work on.
Matthew aims to address specific problems like codependency, communication breakdowns, control issues, guilt and shame, and questions around divorce or separation. He also supports men facing midlife concerns and people wanting coaching-style help for career or life transitions.
He provides services from Iowa and works in English. Prospective clients who want to start are asked to use the platform's matching steps to schedule a first session and confirm current session options before booking.
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting what a person says so they can better understand their own feelings and goals. It helps people who need space to talk through relationship patterns, self-esteem questions, and family concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical tools for reducing anxiety, managing anger, addressing workplace stress, and changing unhelpful habits that came from family dynamics.
Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves. By reexamining those stories, clients can separate themselves from limiting roles or labels and try out new ways of relating to others.
Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and then adjusting it as needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel, using shorter check-ins during a break, or choosing a phone option when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits help therapy fit day-to-day schedules without changing the work itself.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to family patterns?
He works with adults on family of origin issues, family problems, and how early roles influence current relationships and behavior.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style combines client-centered conversation with practical CBT techniques and narrative work to change unhelpful thinking and reframe personal stories.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a mental health counselor working with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LMHC credential and practices from Iowa.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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