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Matthew Manz, LMHC
Iowa
Iowa LMHC - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
About Matthew
Matthew Manz is an Iowa Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem concerns. He also supports those facing depression, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, anger, and work-related stress.
Matthew uses practical, structured methods in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses client-centered techniques to focus on what matters to each person. Narrative Therapy is part of his work when people need to make sense of difficult life stories.
Sessions focus on clear goals and concrete steps. Matthew helps people notice thought patterns, try different responses, and build everyday coping skills. He includes short skills practice and real-world experiments between meetings when useful.
His work covers a wide range of family and relationship topics without running couple or family sessions unless arranged and agreed. He addresses codependency, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, men's issues, and midlife concerns. Workplace issues and career transitions are also regularly discussed.
People can expect straightforward talk about what is getting in the way and what might work instead. Progress is tracked with simple measures and agreed steps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Matthew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice specific thought patterns and test new behaviors; CBT is practical and often focuses on skills useful for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of his work and emphasizes listening closely to what matters to the person and building goals from their priorities. Narrative Therapy is used when reshaping a personal story helps with issues like codependency, family of origin concerns, or life changes.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as those goals change. Conversations and short practice exercises help determine what produces useful change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. Some formats let people check in quickly with audio only, while others support longer video conversations or structured skills practice. Discussing practical needs and scheduling preferences in the first appointment helps match the format to everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem issues along with depression, grief, parenting, and workplace problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practice alternative responses and coping skills in daily life.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor and draws on several evidence-based approaches.
What credential and location are listed?
He practices as an Iowa Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa.
What languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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