(Qualifies for FSA or HSA funds)
Services Provided
My goal is to create a safe emotional space for my Clients by providing unconditional positive regard for them. This is the basis of all that I do as a Counselor.
Licensed Iowa Mental Health Counselor #080281
Office Locations:
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
1212 Sumner Ave SW
Humboldt, IA 50548 USA
Vida Psychotherapy
2700 Westown Pkwy Suite 425
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address:
106 Taft St. N.
Humboldt, IA 50548 USA
Resume
As a trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor I have the experience and knowledge necessary to help you achieve your desired personal outcomes.
My qualifications indicate that I’m well suited for working with you to address a wide range of personal and emotional issues:
—Counseling Individuals (Age 18+)
— Dealing with Depression and Anxiety and the array of mental health conditions we as a society face
—Counseling those who are searching for existential meaning in a chaotic world
I strongly believe in the Carl Rogers Person-Centered Approach to Counseling and believe that by fully attending to the Client’s presence, a foundation of rapport and respect can be built upon which clinical goals can be pursued. I will walk alongside you as you struggle with finding meaning in life.
Experience
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Jan 2016 to Present
Education
M.S. Counseling
Drake University
Dec 2015
Master of Divinity
Luther Seminary
May 2006
Testimonials
Matthew has been there for me through so many ups and downs and has consistently listened and supported me through it all. He's offered great advice and has been a reliable counselor.
Matthew Manz is a great therapist he is highly empathetic, great listener and a source of great wisdom. He helped me sort through a lot of discombobulated issues and I would highly recommend Matthew in the future!
He is excellent.
I just want to say a big thank you to Matthew for helping me process my emotions during a very difficult time.
I have been working with Matthew for 5 months now. He is super helpful, compassionate, wise and very supportive. I had grief issues related to divorce, career difficulties and just coping with life changes. Matthew is always there, very quick to reply in messaging and he offers his full attention during the 45 minutes session times. Truly appreciate working with him.
Matthew is amazing. I was picky when choosing a therapist because I wanted someone openminded but also focused who was going to help me improve myself. Matthew is the 5th therapist I've tried in my life and he's by far the best. He's kind and interested and is helping me learn things I didn't already know about myself.
Matthew has been a big help! He's super easy to talk to and has really been helping me work through my stress and anxiety issues. He's great if you are looking for suggestions on steps to take, or even someone to bounce ideas of your own off of. Would highly recommend!
Talking with Matthew has been very professional, and helped me feel comfortable talking through difficult issues, and starting my counselling journey.
I first spoke to Matthew when I was upset and confused. I’d never really tried counselling before. But felt I needed to do something and to talk to someone outside of my circle and life, as a bit of self care and so as not to lean on or upset those around me. I wasn’t sure counselling would be for me. But it was amazing how saying it out loud, some support and insightful questioning quickly made me feel better and find some perspective. I was surprised, how quickly Matthew paved the way for me to be open and honest, as I usually keep my own counsel. The particular challenge I was facing feels largely at peace now, but I am continuing with Matthew as I believe continuing the conversation may positively influence other parts of my life, my behaviour, productivity and happiness. I’m really grateful to have found this lifeline just when I needed it and recommend Matthew to anyone considering counselling.
Matthew has been a wonderful outlet to me over the past few months, helping me to work through challenging thoughts and expectations, providing a helpful and fresh perspective on everything we've discussed.
He is excellent at identifying the traits of my personality and how they may affect different aspects of my life, but never forces his opinion on me and understands that I may have a different take on things at times.
Mr. Manz is a good listener and a patient and assertive counselor. Working with him has helped me to develop a better understanding about myself and to think on action plans for a better development in my career and other aspects of life.
I've felt extremely lucky to have Matthew as my counsellor over the past 2 months. We've had such meaningful, at times joyful discussions, which have been pivotal in developing confidence in my sense of self. I'm so proud of the progress I've made and grateful to have had someone as thoughtful, accepting and compassionate to cheer me on! Now it's time to embrace everything I've learnt, I couldn't recommend him highly enough.
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