Matthew Schmeckpeper, LMHC, LMHP

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Healing through story and skills

Details

Name	Matthew Schmeckpeper
Credentials	LMHC, LMHP
Based in	Iowa
Licensed in	Iowa, Nebraska
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	10

About Matthew

Matthew Schmeckpeper is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) with ten years of experience. He practices in Iowa and draws on a mix of approaches to help people facing addiction, mood concerns, trauma, and stress. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what each person wants to change.

Matthew’s background includes work in community mental health, early development programs, schools, residential substance-use treatment, correctional settings, and both intensive outpatient and standard outpatient care.

Background and approach

That variety shaped a practical approach to problems like depression, anxiety, bipolar mood challenges, and anger. He also works with people dealing with parenting strain and relationship difficulties. He often uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reshape the stories they live by.

Client-Centered Therapy guides conversations so clients set the pace and goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when emotional regulation and coping skills are needed. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, learning concrete skills, and changing patterns that cause harm or distress.

Matthew listens for how past experiences affect present choices, and then helps people experiment with new ways of handling stress and relationships. People who reach out can expect a direct but respectful style. Matthew emphasizes collaboration and practical steps.

He aims to help people feel steadier, make safer choices, and find more meaning in daily life.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Matthew works with, alongside the areas below.

Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues
Depression
Coping with life changes
Antisocial personality
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Codependency
Control issues
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sexual assault and abuse
Workplace issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Matthew directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Matthew directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative work and skills translate to online therapy

Matthew uses Narrative Therapy to help people unpack and retell the stories that shape their lives. This approach looks at the ways past events and repeated patterns influence present choices and then supports rewriting those narratives to create different outcomes.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the person's own goals and pace. That makes sessions collaborative and respectful, with the therapist following the client's lead. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, used when emotional regulation is a focus, teaches concrete skills for handling intense feelings and reducing impulsive behavior.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Matthew will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. The plan can change as the relationship develops and progress is seen.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, skill practice, or when people prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and other demands.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?

He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, bipolar mood issues, stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, depression, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He blends Narrative and Client-Centered approaches with DBT skills when needed, focusing on story work, collaborative goal setting, and teaching emotional regulation techniques.

What is his professional background?

Matthew has ten years of experience across community mental health, early development services, school-based work, residential substance-use treatment, correctional programs, and outpatient settings.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds LMHC and LMHP credentials and practices in Iowa.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Matthew offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible appointment options.

How does payment and cost work?

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?

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