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Matthew Manz

Practical, person-centered help for life transitions

LMHC Iowa

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Matthew

Matthew Manz offers focused support for people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, work stress, and other life changes. He centers care on each person’s goals and strengths, helping clients confront challenges such as low self-esteem, grief, communication problems, and parenting concerns.

Background and approach

With an emphasis on practical coping strategies, he assists those navigating codependency, separation, control issues, and workplace difficulties. Matthew brings six years of clinical experience as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa.

His style is warm and empathetic, aiming to create a space where clients can examine family of origin dynamics, process guilt and shame, and develop clearer boundaries. He draws on evidence-informed methods, blending cognitive-behavioral techniques with client-centered and narrative approaches to support emotional growth and improved interpersonal functioning.

Matthew accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, offering flexible formats to fit different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Matthew integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques and client-centered principles to support people working through anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change behavior and emotional responses, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and workplace or self-esteem concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, offering a respectful environment where clients explore feelings, values, and goals at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew works with clients to understand their priorities and preferences, then tailors interventions that fit those needs. Over time he adjusts techniques based on progress and feedback so the therapeutic plan reflects each person’s changing goals and circumstances.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or when in-person sessions are not practical, while allowing licensed professionals to offer consistent, goal-focused support across distances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?
His practice blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral strategies and narrative therapy elements. The result is an empathic, practical style that emphasizes understanding personal stories while building actionable coping skills.
What is his clinical background and experience level?
He has six years of experience working as a mental health professional. That experience includes supporting clients through a range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is licensed as an LMHC with license number IA LMHC 080281 and practices from Iowa. Those credentials reflect his licensure to provide mental health services in that jurisdiction.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers therapy in English. International availability is part of his practice options.
Which session formats are offered for remote therapy?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences. These options allow clients to choose what fits their needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. That process connects new clients to his practice.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameMen's issuesMidlife crisisWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Iowa

Languages

English