Matthew Schmeckpeper, LMHC, LMHP

Iowa · 10 years in practice

Matthew Schmeckpeper is a licensed mental health counselor who has spent a decade working in community settings and treatment programs.

License and registration

LMHC, Iowa: 089650 · expires September 2026
LMHP, Nebraska: 5395 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1487070686 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Matthew

Matthew Schmeckpeper is a licensed mental health counselor who has spent a decade working in community settings and treatment programs. He brings practical, down-to-earth care to sessions and aims to make therapy understandable and useful for busy people. He holds LMHC and LMHP credentials and practices in Iowa.

Matthew has worked in community mental health, early development and mental health programs, school-based behavioral services, residential substance use treatment, correctional treatment, intensive outpatient, and standard outpatient care.

Background and approach

That range shaped his focus on addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and stress-related concerns. He also helps people dealing with anger, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, parenting pressures, and life changes.

In sessions he uses approaches like Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at feelings and patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build emotional regulation skills, and client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person's goals. He also draws on existential and mindfulness ideas when those perspectives fit the moment.

Matthew pays attention to the history people bring, and what they want to change next. He has a particular interest in child abuse recovery, fatherhood issues, first responder and veteran matters, and substance use concerns. He also works with issues such as dissociation, codependency, impulsivity, and guilt and shame.

People seeking therapy can expect straightforward conversation, skill-building where useful, and collaborative goal setting. Matthew aims to help clients find clearer steps forward and to make therapy a practical part of everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 Matthew names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and shift patterns in close relationships by focusing on emotions and the moves people make around them. Online sessions can support this work through conversations that track feelings and practice new responses in real time.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skill-building for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. In remote sessions this work often includes short teaching moments, skills practice between meetings, and checking how new strategies fit daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy centers sessions on the person's own goals and experiences, using active listening and empathy to guide progress. That approach pairs well with online formats because it keeps attention on what the client wants to change, regardless of the setting.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let conversations feel more like in-person work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between meetings and can fit into busy days. These options make it easier to arrange regular sessions and to keep practicing skills between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

He addresses addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, anger, relationship strain, parenting pressures, self-esteem problems, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapist's approach or style in sessions?

The style is practical and collaborative, using Emotionally-Focused Therapy to notice feelings, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation, and client-centered methods to keep the work aligned with each person's goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of experience working across community mental health, schools, residential substance use treatment, correctional settings, intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient care.

What credentials and where is he based?

He holds LMHC and LMHP credentials and practices in Iowa.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does the subscription and cost structure work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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