Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Iowa
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Matthew
Matthew Manz is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage anger, stress, and relationship struggles. He focuses on practical steps a person can use right away. Matthew keeps things straightforward and listens before suggesting next steps.
He uses approaches that center the person in the work. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most and build small, manageable changes. He often combines client-centered conversation with cognitive techniques to address unhelpful thoughts that fuel anger or anxiety.
Background and approach
Matthew has six years of clinical experience and holds the LMHC credential, which he uses to guide short- and longer-term work. He supports people dealing with depression, low self-esteem, grief, and the fallout from family problems. He also helps with workplace stress, communication problems, and midlife concerns.
In sessions he pays attention to how past relationships shape current patterns. Narrative techniques help people rewrite stories about themselves and their roles. That work can reduce shame, improve communication, and ease control issues that often show up around parenting or separation.
People who choose Matthew can expect clear goals and practical tools alongside empathetic listening. He offers help with coping during life changes and coaching-style support for career and personal decisions. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in Iowa and internationally.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Matthew's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Workplace issues
Approaches Matthew lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work with online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and putting the person’s experience first. The therapist follows what matters to the person, offers empathy, and helps them name goals and next steps. This approach is useful for people coping with low self-esteem, grief, or relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It teaches practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviors, which can reduce anger and anxiety over time. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from unhelpful stories they tell about their lives. By rewriting those stories, people often find new choices and less shame around past events.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will pick methods that fit the person’s needs. That collaborative process allows adjustments as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different lives and schedules. Video is good for fuller conversation, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging allow short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options give flexibility for people with busy schedules, frequent travel, or those who prefer not to use video.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, self esteem, grief, parenting strain, career issues, and related topics such as codependency and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration, combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and narrative work to build practical skills and reframe personal stories.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what the person prefers.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.