About

Matthew Schmeckpeper is a licensed clinician holding IA LMHC 089650 and NE LMHP 5395, with ten years of practice across community mental health, early development and mental health, school-based behavioral services, residential substance use treatment, correctional treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. He maintains paneling with several insurers including Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans, Aetna, Iowa Total Care, Molina, and Midlands Choice. His work draws on approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emotional regulation skills, and client-centered collaboration to address a range of concerns.

Matthew works with issues spanning addictions, trauma and abuse, mood and anxiety disorders, relationship and parenting challenges, and process addictions among other focal areas. He lists additional focus areas that include first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, fatherhood and postpartum matters, and codependency. He identifies a particular passion for child abuse recovery and empowerment and has been part of organizations that aim to support and empower those they serve.

Licensed in both Iowa and Nebraska, Matthew integrates motivational interviewing, mindfulness, existential, and emotionally-focused strategies alongside DBT to tailor work to individual preferences and goals. He emphasizes reviewing what has been done historically and exploring how a person would like to change moving forward.
Location:
Iowa, United States
Years Experience:
10
Gender:
Male
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Depression, Coping with life changes, Antisocial personality, Codependency, Control issues, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: IA LMHC 089650, NE LMHP 5395
  • NPI Number: 1487070686
  • License: LMHC (Iowa), LMHP (Nebraska)

Online sessions and clinical approach



Matthew offers online work that draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to frame sessions. Client-Centered Therapy supports a collaborative exploration of a person’s priorities and values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and emotional regulation techniques provide concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving day to day functioning. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify readiness for change and to support movement toward stated goals.

These approaches are described and applied in ways that invite participation and feedback. Clients who prefer to focus on values, build practical emotion regulation skills, or strengthen motivation to change may find the blend of methods appropriate. Sessions can include discussion of past strategies and an emphasis on shaping next steps together.

Online contact options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those interested in starting online work can discuss which communication format fits their needs and how the chosen approaches will be used in virtual sessions.

What is Matthew’s clinical experience?

He has ten years of experience working across community mental health, early development and mental health, school-based behavioral services, residential substance use treatment, correctional treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings.

What credentials and licenses does he hold?

He is credentialed as LMHC and LMHP with license numbers IA LMHC 089650 and NE LMHP 5395.

Which languages does he use in sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English.

Where is his primary location?

His profile lists Iowa as the location.

How can clients work with him remotely?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging and uses approaches such as DBT, emotional regulation, client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing in his work.

Does he accept international clients?

No. This profile indicates he does not accept international clients.

What does it cost to work with him?

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

How do I get started?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.