Therapist profile
Matthew Manz, LMHC
Iowa
Iowa LMHC - Anger and Relationship support
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Iowa / 080281
- NPI1447724794
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIowa
About
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Narrative reframing
About Matthew
Matthew Manz is an Iowa Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are trying to manage stress, anger, anxiety, relationship strain, and life changes. Matthew focuses on practical steps people can use day to day to reduce reactivity and rebuild trust in close relationships.
He draws on client-centered methods to put the person’s experience first and to create straightforward goals together. Matthew also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep anger and anxiety active. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe difficult stories from their past and see new options for moving forward.
Sessions emphasize clear communication skills and problem-solving. People learn ways to notice triggers, slow down automatic responses, and practice different reactions. He also addresses related issues like guilt, shame, control struggles, and workplace stress that often fuel anger.
Matthew works with adults on parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, and career pressures that affect mood and behavior. He helps those facing separation or family-of-origin problems to sort what they want next and how to set healthier boundaries.
His practical style mixes talking, skill practice, and plan-making so clients can try changes between sessions. Matthew offers services from Iowa and works in English. For readers who want to begin, follow the site's steps to match and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Matthew uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to what matters most to the client, helping people set practical goals and make changes at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thought patterns that fuel anger and to practice new reactions through small experiments between sessions. Narrative Therapy helps people rewrite recurring stories that keep them stuck and opens up alternative ways to act and relate.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, values, and daily life. That means trying a technique, noticing whether it helps, and adjusting the plan together as needed.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule because they remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to schedule around work or family commitments. Online work can also make it easier to practice new skills in real-life settings and to bring concrete examples from home or work into session conversation.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He helps with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, and frustration that shows up at work. Related concerns include communication problems, control issues, and guilt and shame.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered work to focus on the person's experience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts, and Narrative Therapy to reframe life stories. The style is practical and goal-oriented.
How long has he been practicing?
He has six years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and life transition issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Iowa Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices from Iowa.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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