- Client-centered approach
- CBT and narrative work
- Helps with life transitions
About Matthew
Matthew Manz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. He speaks English and is available to work with international clients through the platform. He frames sessions around the person in front of him and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.
Matthew uses a client-centered approach that puts the person's goals and perspective first. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and on narrative ideas to help people reframe their stories. Sessions tend to focus on clearer communication, healthier coping habits, and realistic steps for change.
He has six years of clinical experience and holds the LMHC credential. That background informs a direct but empathetic style meant to reduce shame and build resilience. People bring issues such as codependency, workplace stress, grief, parenting strain, and midlife transitions.
In a session Matthew will listen closely, reflect what he hears, and help set manageable goals. He helps people work through control issues, divorce and separation concerns, family of origin patterns, and problems with intimacy. Practical coaching elements are used when useful.
To start, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The subscription model in use can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead. The therapist reflects what he hears, helps clarify goals, and focuses on the client's experience to guide each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers concrete strategies to change them; it can help with anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from difficult stories and consider alternative ways to describe their life and relationships.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Matthew will work with the client to see which methods fit their goals and preferences, and he adapts techniques over time based on what helps. The process often combines talking, skill-building, and practical steps tailored to everyday life.
This profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow quicker check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. It also lets people join sessions from different locations when that makes attendance simpler. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep progress moving without asking you to rearrange major parts of life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, anger, career and workplace problems, and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is empathic and person-focused, using client-centered listening alongside practical techniques to set achievable goals.
What experience does he bring?
He has six years of clinical experience working with people on issues like codependency, communication problems, and midlife crisis.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing from Iowa.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients according to the platform's process.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.