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Matthew (Matt) Ahrens

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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San Carlos, CA 94070
Let's Connect (415) 527-3282
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Men, you’ve been handling a lot for a long time. Maybe your career feels off, your relationship is strained, or life just doesn’t feel like it used to. You’ve tried thinking your way through it, pushing past it, even fixing it yourself—but the stress, self-doubt, or frustration keeps creeping back in. You’re tired of spinning your wheels. You want relief, clarity, and to feel like yourself again—not just for a moment, but in a lasting, grounded way. I work with men like you—conscientious, capable, curious—who are ready to make real, meaningful change in their careers, relationships, and lives.
Therapy with me is a mix of honest reflection and practical tools. It’s a space where you can drop the pressure to have it all together and get real about what’s working—and what’s not. Together, we’ll explore the patterns and beliefs that are keeping you stuck and build clear, effective strategies to help you move forward with purpose.
I’m Matt Ahrens, LMFT and MBA. I help professional men reduce stress, improve relationships, and reconnect with purpose in work and life. My approach blends insight and action—so you don’t just talk about change, you start living it. You don’t have to keep going in circles. Schedule a free consultation today, and let’s get to work.
Call or Matthew (Matt) Ahrens now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 527-3282

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Carlos, CA 94070

(415) 527-3282
My website
Find Meaning. Build Resilience. Own Your Life. Online Therapy for professional men in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and all of California!
I specialize in Men's Issues, Relationship Issues and Depression 
$260 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's talk! Go to my website and set up a free 20-minute consultation. We'll talk about what you'd like to be different and how I can help.
Matthew (Matt) Ahrens
Let's Connect (415) 527-3282
Photo of Matthew (Matt) Ahrens, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Carlos, CA 94070

(415) 527-3282
My website
Find Meaning. Build Resilience. Own Your Life. Online Therapy for professional men in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and all of California!
I specialize in Men's Issues, Relationship Issues and Depression 
$260 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's talk! Go to my website and set up a free 20-minute consultation. We'll talk about what you'd like to be different and how I can help.
Matthew (Matt) Ahrens

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $260
  • Couple Sessions $300
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Please ask about a sliding scale if you need it. I don't want my rate to be the reason we don't work together.
Photo of Matthew (Matt) Ahrens, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Matthew (Matt) Ahrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 527-3282
"
Please ask about a sliding scale if you need it. I don't want my rate to be the reason we don't work together.
Photo of Matthew (Matt) Ahrens, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Matthew (Matt) Ahrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 527-3282

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT115372 Matthew (Matt) Ahrens
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended California Institute of Inetegral Studies, Graduated 2016
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from State of California Board of Behavioral Science LMFT 115372 / 2019
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I'm an LMFT with a background in executive coaching, leadership development, and business consulting, giving me a unique understanding of the challenges professional face. I integrate depth therapy, outcome-focused strategies, and the Enneagram to help clients gain insight and create real change
Photo of Matthew (Matt) Ahrens, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Matthew (Matt) Ahrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 527-3282
"
I'm an LMFT with a background in executive coaching, leadership development, and business consulting, giving me a unique understanding of the challenges professional face. I integrate depth therapy, outcome-focused strategies, and the Enneagram to help clients gain insight and create real change
Photo of Matthew (Matt) Ahrens, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Matthew (Matt) Ahrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 527-3282

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Men's Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Divorce
  • Enneagram
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Stress
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I specialize in therapy for professionals, relationship therapy for individuals, and stress, depression, and anxiety therapy. I work with self-reflective professional men in California who seek improvement in their careers, relationships, and well-being. My approach is nonjudgmental, practical, and insight-driven, blending deep self-exploration with real-world strategies for meaningful change.
Photo of Matthew (Matt) Ahrens, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Matthew (Matt) Ahrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 527-3282
"
I specialize in therapy for professionals, relationship therapy for individuals, and stress, depression, and anxiety therapy. I work with self-reflective professional men in California who seek improvement in their careers, relationships, and well-being. My approach is nonjudgmental, practical, and insight-driven, blending deep self-exploration with real-world strategies for meaningful change.
Photo of Matthew (Matt) Ahrens, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Matthew (Matt) Ahrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 527-3282

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Depth
  • Enneagram
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
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My approach blends depth therapy and outcome-focused therapy, helping professionals gain insight while making real, lasting changes. We'll explore patterns, beliefs, and motivations to break free from what's holding you back, while using practical strategies to improve relationships, career, and confidence. For those interested, I integrate the Enneagram for deeper self-awareness and growth.
Photo of Matthew (Matt) Ahrens, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Matthew (Matt) Ahrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 527-3282
"
My approach blends depth therapy and outcome-focused therapy, helping professionals gain insight while making real, lasting changes. We'll explore patterns, beliefs, and motivations to break free from what's holding you back, while using practical strategies to improve relationships, career, and confidence. For those interested, I integrate the Enneagram for deeper self-awareness and growth.
Photo of Matthew (Matt) Ahrens, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Matthew (Matt) Ahrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 527-3282

Location

Primary Location

San Carlos, CA 94070

(415) 527-3282
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Find Meaning. Build Resilience. Own Your Life. Online Therapy for professional men in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and all of California!
Photo of Matthew (Matt) Ahrens, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Matthew (Matt) Ahrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 527-3282
"
Find Meaning. Build Resilience. Own Your Life. Online Therapy for professional men in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and all of California!
Photo of Matthew (Matt) Ahrens, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Matthew (Matt) Ahrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 527-3282