Matthew Schmeckpeper, LMHC, LMHP

Matthew Schmeckpeper is a licensed mental health professional with 10 years of clinical experience. He holds LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and LMHP (Licensed Mental Health Practitioner) credentials and practices from Iowa. His career has included work in community mental health, early development and mental health programs, school-based behavioral health, residential substance use treatment, correctional treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient services.

He integrates dialectical behavior therapy, emotional regulation techniques, and client-centered methods to connect what clients have experienced with practical steps toward change. Matthew is especially committed to child abuse recovery and empowerment and has worked with organizations focused on supporting and strengthening the people they serve. His areas of practice include addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, anxiety and stress, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem and life purpose issues, and related challenges like impulsivity, dissociation, and first responder or veteran issues.

Matthew emphasizes collaborative goal-setting, skills development, and increased emotional awareness to help people manage current difficulties and build strategies for moving forward. He combines clinical experience across settings with a practical focus on real-world coping and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Matthew often uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a skills-based approach that teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help people manage intense emotions, impulsivity, and patterns that contribute to addictions or relationship difficulties. He also practices client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so clients can explore values, build self-understanding, and pursue goals at their own pace. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) is another approach he draws on when relationships and attachment patterns are central concerns; EFT helps people identify and shift emotional patterns that affect how they connect with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Matthew works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors treatment by combining strategies and adjusting focus as progress unfolds, inviting clients to steer the priorities of care.

Online therapy with Matthew can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These options make it easier to access regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and receive support in formats that suit individual routines and comfort levels.