Therapist profile
Matthew Schmeckpeper, LMHC, LMHP
LMHC and LMHP - Relationships and Parenting
Continue with MatthewAbout
- Addictions
- DBT skills
- Emotional regulation
About Matthew
Matthew Schmeckpeper is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and LMHP (Licensed Mental Health Practitioner) with about 10 years of clinical experience based in Iowa. He helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, mood concerns including bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression, and stress related to relationships and parenting.
He has worked across community mental health, early development and mental health programs, schools, residential substance use treatment, correctional settings, and both intensive outpatient and outpatient services. That range means he has seen a variety of real-world situations and practical problems people bring to therapy.
In sessions he draws on client-centered approaches, dialectical behavior therapy and emotional regulation work. He pays attention to what was tried before and what a person wants to change now. That leads to direct conversations about skills and next steps rather than long theory talks.
Matthew also focuses on issues tied to fatherhood, first responder and veteran concerns, and recovery from child abuse. He lists additional attention to codependency, dissociation, domestic violence, and drug and alcohol addiction among his focus areas.
People who prefer clear, skills-oriented conversations about parenting strain, relationship conflict, impulse control, or managing mood symptoms may find his style fits. Before booking, confirm the current session options and practical details so they match your needs.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Matthew blends client-centered therapy with dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused techniques. Client-centered therapy means sessions are built around the person's priorities and experiences, with the therapist listening and reflecting so goals become clearer. DBT brings concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and managing impulsive behavior. Emotionally-focused ideas look at patterns in important relationships and how feelings shape actions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will help figure out which methods fit the issue, your goals, and what you prefer. That discussion is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before you book. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with him about what practical setup will work best for scheduling, camera use, and the length of sessions so appointments fit everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Iowa, Nebraska
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to family life?
He works with parenting strain, relationship problems, fatherhood issues, and stress that comes from caregiving or family conflict.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered conversations with DBT-informed emotional regulation and skills work. Sessions tend to focus on practical skills and clear next steps.
How long has he worked in mental health?
He has roughly 10 years of experience across community mental health, schools, residential substance use treatment, correctional settings, and outpatient programs.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LMHC and LMHP credentials, listed as IA LMHC and NE LMHP, and practices from Iowa.
Are sessions offered 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 in this profile. Please confirm the up-to-date session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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