
Matt Stiehm
Outpatient Mental Health Professional
Education:
Wayne State College - BS
Saint Mary's Univ. of MN, and Central Missouri State Univ. - MA - Saint Mary's and MS - CSMU
Argosy University - EdD
Areas of Experience
More About Matt Stiehm
Clinical Interests:
I have 23 years of experience working in the following very industries; law enforcement, corrections, juvenile corrections, probation, parole, private security, social worker, adult protection work, and everything in between. To include time working in iron works foundry, and the North Dakota Oil Fields out of Dickinson North Dakota. I understand the nuances of criminal justice work, and how it impacts one’s family. I am looking to help those in CJ fields to deal with any and all mental health issues, to include relationship problems, stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Dr. Stiehm has written on law enforcement mental health for Law Officer Magazine https://www.lawofficer.com/author/matthewstiehm/. In 2025, he has been invited to speak for Justice Clearinghouse on the topics related to law enforcement and anxiety, and has been invited, to speak at the 2025 National Fraternal Order of Police Officer Wellness Summit on Anxiety. Dr. Stiehm has also submitted to a variety of conferences across the United States to address anxiety in law enforcement, and criminal justice professional. Dr. Stiehm will always be willing to help anyone walking a thin line.
Dr. Stiehm also works with approximately 50% of his client load is couples. Interestingly enough Dr. Stiehm tells his couples clients, that couples work is more difficult that individual therapy work. Also If you are looking for a safe environment to come talk with someone about mental health issues, and receive appropriate trained services please consider contacting me, and utilizing my services. I also have an interested in working with those individuals that suffer from non-suicidal self harm, suicidal ideations, juveniles 18+ related to gender identity issues, and other related conditions.
Clinical Approach:
Rogerian, Transformational/Servant. I believe in the KISS (Keep it Simple S*****) principle to help one heal. I also believe that there clearly needs to be a therapeutic alliance. I might be a great therapist, an awesome therapist, but not the right person for you. Healing is a process and you have to be comfortable with the person you are working with. I am not going to be a paid friend, I am going to challenge ascertains, notions, thoughts and paradigms. I am going to give homework, off week assignments in the hopes of demonstrating growth, and progress towards positive mental health. I am transitioning from another career field, and I am not a “touchy” or “feely” individual, that doesn’t mean I don’t care, or want what is in your best interest, I just have a different approach.
Dr. Stiehm is also trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy by Dr. Edna B. Foa – out of the University of Pennsylvania as the Director of the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety. The training is a standardized and protocoled therapy that is the “gold” standard for PTSD. Additionally Dr. Stiehm is trained and utilizes Accelerated Resolution Therapy ” ART incorporates a combination of techniques used in many other traditional psychotherapies. ART works directly to reprogram the way in which distressing memories and images are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions. ART accomplishes this through the use of rapid eye movements similar to eye movements that occur during dreaming. Although techniques similar to these are used in other types of therapies, ART’s very specific and directive approach can achieve rapid recovery from symptoms and reactions that may have been present for many years…”(https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/how-art-works/. 2025).
Finally as it relates to couples, Dr. Stiehm utilizes Gottman’s theories related to “The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to disarm conflicting verbal communication, increase intimacy, respect, and affection, remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy, and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.” (Gottman.com. 2025).
Hobbies:
I enjoy watching hockey, and soccer. In my free time I used to ride a motorcycle, and some very basic physical exercise. I used to be built for speed, but now I am built for comfort. I like classic music from the early 00’s (just kidding), I like music from the 1980’s, 90’s, and up until today. I also have a sarcastic sense of humor. If you enjoy classic 80/90 movies, and tv references we will get along. Comic conventions, Lego’s, 1980’s Fox Body Mustang’s, I might be your guy, Gun Shows, Car Shows, heck yeah, also advocating for success, dealing with mental health, and addressing concerns I am in it.
I enjoy biscuits and gravy for breakfast, if you are a doughnut fan, you gotta try Nelson Bro’s at Clearwater Truck Stop, Tobies, in Hinckley, and of course, Coburns Long Johns (with white frosting). As they say if we don’t “vibe”, I’ll help you connect to the next therapist, because I am a helping person, is except for you “Patrice” Robin Scherbatsky Seasons 7/8/9 (flashbacks as well as in the moment).
Also Dr. Stiehm’s doctorate is not in anything medical, or psychologically, but if you need a college ran, or a department at a college run (poorly), give him a call. If you want to have the discussion on Ed.D., Pd.D., Psy.D., or any of other doctorates – meet me at _______________!