Therapist profile
Matthew Schmeckpeper, LMHC, LMHP
Iowa
LMHC LMHP - Anger and Addictions
Continue with MatthewKey details
- CredentialsLMHC, LMHP
- LicenseLMHC, Iowa / 089650; LMHP, Nebraska / 5395
- NPI1487070686
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIowa
About
- DBT skills
- Emotional regulation
- Mindfulness practice
About Matthew
Matthew Schmeckpeper is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed mental health practitioner with ten years of experience based in Iowa. He works with adults on concerns such as anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and coping with major life changes.
He has experience across community mental health, early development and mental health programs, school-based mental and behavioral health, residential substance use treatment, correctional treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services. That background informs how he approaches practical problems and real-life stressors.
In sessions he draws on client-centered work and skills-based methods. He uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques and emotional regulation strategies to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. He also brings in emotionally-focused and existential perspectives when exploring values, meaning, and attachment-related issues.
People can expect a straightforward approach that links past experiences with current coping choices. Matthew includes motivational interviewing and mindfulness practices to support behavior change and moment-to-moment regulation. He also has focused experience related to first responder and veteran issues, fatherhood concerns, and substance use recovery.
His credentials are LMHC and LMHP, and he practices in Iowa. Sessions are offered in English. To confirm current session formats and scheduling steps, readers should follow the online booking path before arranging a first appointment.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflection. The therapist follows what matters most to the person and helps them name goals and next steps. This approach supports people who want to talk through anger triggers and make practical changes.Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills like distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills help reduce impulsive reactions and improve how someone responds under stress. Mindfulness therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of bodily cues before anger spikes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with clients to try methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He uses a mix of listening, skills coaching, and reflective work to see what helps in daily life.
Session format details are not listed in this profile, so confirm current options when you follow the booking steps. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people use therapy consistently while they practice new ways of handling anger.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Iowa, Nebraska
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with adults who snap at loved ones, struggle with workplace frustration, hold long-term resentment, or face anger connected to trauma and substance use.
What is his general therapy style like?
Sessions combine client-centered conversation with practical skills training. He uses DBT strategies and emotional regulation tools alongside motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience across community mental health, schools, residential substance use treatment, corrections, and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds LMHC and LMHP credentials and practices in Iowa. The profile lists IA LMHC and NE LMHP as credential details.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm available formats when you follow the online booking path before scheduling.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.