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Matt Vest
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC

Matt Vest

Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
390 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Let's Connect (828) 540-3801
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People show up to work with me because they're grappling with a new life situation, processing grief for a lost loved one, managing anxiety or depression, seeking greater connection with others, trying to heal a relationship, or just looking for a safe place to talk things through. I believe everyone has their own inner wisdom, and I want to help people recognize and attune to that wisdom, to help them reverse negative cycles and rewrite stories that create hardship and hold them back from finding meaning, fulfillment, and joy in life.
I hope to serve as a co-explorer on your journey of self-discovery and healing, bringing tools, compassion, insight and inspiration. The core of my work is existential psychology, and I also employ evidence-based interventions such as mindfulness, and tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I believe a therapeutic relationship is built upon empathy and trust. I want to meet clients where they are and as they are. I work with individuals (of at least 13 years of age) and couples. Please reach out if you think I might be able to help!
Call or Matt Vest now for a free 15 minute consultation - (828) 540-3801

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

390 Merrimon Avenue

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 540-3801
I offer in-person sessions and secure telehealth (video or phone) sessions.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Grief and Stress 
$110 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (828) 540-3801
Photo of Matt Vest, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

390 Merrimon Avenue

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 540-3801
I offer in-person sessions and secure telehealth (video or phone) sessions.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Grief and Stress 
$110 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $110
  • Couple Sessions $120
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
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I am in-network with Aetna for work with individuals, and offer couples therapy by private-pay only. I also offer sliding scale options through Open Path Collective.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 540-3801
Photo of Matt Vest, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, Counselor
Matt Vest
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
"
I am in-network with Aetna for work with individuals, and offer couples therapy by private-pay only. I also offer sliding scale options through Open Path Collective.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 540-3801
Photo of Matt Vest, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, Counselor
Matt Vest
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of North Carolina / A18103 Supervised by Kimberly Skelton (North Carolina / S9497) Matt Vest
  • In Practice for 2 Years
  • Degree/Diploma from Boston University BA - Psychology
  • Attended Lenoir-Rhyne University, Masters, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2022
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (828) 540-3801
Photo of Matt Vest, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, Counselor
Matt Vest
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (828) 540-3801
Photo of Matt Vest, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, Counselor
Matt Vest
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Grief
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Psychedelic Integration
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (828) 540-3801
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Matt Vest
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (828) 540-3801
Photo of Matt Vest, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, Counselor
Matt Vest
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC

2 Endorsements

William Marshall
William Marshall
CounselorMA
Matt is dedicated to showing up in service to his clients with deep presence, curiosity, care, and intuition. I particularly appreciate his warmth, wisdom, and humor while holding space for big things that people are often faced with.
Jeannine Van Sandt
Jeannine Van Sandt
CounselorMALCMHCA
Matt demonstrates a strong connection with his clients and especially gifted when exploring the existential. His gentle yet strong approach to holding space will allow anyone to feel like they are collaborating with a skilled counselor.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Ketamine-Assisted
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychedelic Integration/Harm Reduction
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Transpersonal
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I work primarily from an existential perspective which emphasizes exploring fundamental questions about existence, freedom, meaning, responsibility, and the experience of being human. I also draw from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), psychodynamic theory, and others. I offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and harm-reduction/integration support for users of psychedelics as well.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 540-3801
Photo of Matt Vest, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, Counselor
Matt Vest
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
"
I work primarily from an existential perspective which emphasizes exploring fundamental questions about existence, freedom, meaning, responsibility, and the experience of being human. I also draw from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), psychodynamic theory, and others. I offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and harm-reduction/integration support for users of psychedelics as well.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 540-3801
Photo of Matt Vest, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, Counselor
Matt Vest
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC

Location

Primary Location

390 Merrimon Avenue

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 540-3801

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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I offer in-person sessions and secure telehealth (video or phone) sessions.
Call for a free consultation now - (828) 540-3801
Photo of Matt Vest, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, Counselor
Matt Vest
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
"
I offer in-person sessions and secure telehealth (video or phone) sessions.
Call for a free consultation now - (828) 540-3801
Photo of Matt Vest, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, Counselor
Matt Vest
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC