About Matt Ahrens
Consultant. Coach. Strategic Thought Partner.
I help people and organizations navigate complexity with greater clarity, insight, and impact. Whether you’re a professional seeking deeper self-awareness or a team aiming for stronger alignment, I bring a blend of psychological depth, practical tools, and 25+ years of experience to the work.
My background includes:
A Master’s in Counseling Psychology and years in private psychotherapy practice
An MBA with a focus on strategic operations and systems thinking
Leadership roles in both corporate and nonprofit sectors
Extensive training in the Enneagram, adult development, and organizational dynamics
I’ve worked with startup founders, corporate executives, non-profit teams, and creative professionals across a wide range of industries. What they have in common is this: a desire to move beyond surface fixes and into work that truly matters.
I don’t offer quick fixes or off-the-shelf programs. Instead, I build thoughtful partnerships with clients—listening carefully, asking the right questions, and helping them uncover what’s most essential, most challenging, and most alive in their work.
If you’re ready to grow your leadership, strengthen your team, or move through a professional challenge with more clarity and integrity, I’d be honored to support you.
Degrees & license:
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
MBA, Strategic Supply Chain Management - Arizona State Univesity
MA, Integral Counseling Psychology - California Institute of Integral Studies
BS Economics - University of Wisconsin, Madison
Key Trainings: The Narrative Ennegram (TNE), Enneagram in Business, Co-Active Training Institute (CTI)
Affiliations:
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About Arborvitae Consulting
Growth rooted in depth, insight and integrity.
The name Arborvitae means "tree of life." It reflects the kind of growth I aim to support: grounded yet expansive, resilient and alive. In nature, the arborvitae is enduring and adaptable—just like the professionals and organizations I work with.
At Arborvitae Consulting, I help individuals and teams move beyond surface-level fixes and into meaningful, sustainable transformation. Drawing from depth psychology, strategic systems thinking, and over 25 years of experience using the Enneagram, I offer coaching, facilitation, and consulting designed to foster clarity, connection, and long-term growth.
An individual ready to deepen your leadership and clarify your next chapter,
A team looking to strengthen trust and collaboration,
Or an organization navigating complex relationships, transitions, or cultural change,