Matt Appleby

Matt is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He graduated from Liberty University with a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling in 2012. Matt joined the team at Wyndhurst Counseling and Wellness in 2017 and has been helping those who wrestle daily with depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, as well as a number of other issues. He has seen how these seemingly debilitating issues can destroy the relationship between spouses, parents and children, and individuals and employer. He has seen how getting lost in despair and hopelessness can steal the reasonable expectation of hope, joy, and peace. He helps the improbable become probable and hope become reality. His primary treatment modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which focuses on identifying and challenging negative and maladaptive thought patterns. He is also trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) which can be helpful for individuals needing to heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences.

Matt has worked in the mental health field for over a decade and has spent time serving clients in a variety of settings including inpatient behavioral health units, emergency mental health within the local emergency departments, and the outpatient counseling setting. He enjoys working with individuals ages 18-65. When not working, Matt can often be found playing bass guitar and camping with his wife and kids.