Existential Psychotherapy utilizes familiar existential givens, such as the fear of death, human responsibility, and meaninglessness to engage individuals. The goal is to lead them to greater awareness of the freedom of being fully engaged in life.
Existential Psychotherapy posits that humans must recognize that, ultimately, life can have a sense of meaninglessness. Initially, this may seem like a bleak thought. But these therapists emphasize the freedom this realization brings. If life lacks meaning, people should do their best to enjoy each moment as it comes.
Another goal of Existential Psychotherapy is to reduce the anxiety that arises from questions of humanity. This type of therapy may be for you if you enjoy pondering the more challenging questions in life or you want to reduce fear about death and learn how to embrace life.
Your therapist will create a safe environment for you to ponder serious questions about the nature of humanity and your own life and death. This questioning and exploration can reduce anxiety and help you live a more authentic life.
Existential Psychotherapists believe each human is on their own journey, but a shared sense of suffering and anxiety leads to empathy for the human condition. They do not see themselves as the expert on life but will welcome you to begin your journey of pondering the ultimate truths of humanity.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Existential Psychotherapy
I have years of experience helping people find inner peace through kindness and compassion. I currently specialize in working with a wide variety of people and concerns, including children, adolescents and adults in various settings such as individual, family and group counseling. I work closely with clients going through depression, stress, anger management, burnout, anxiety, loss/bereavement,...
I focus on a strengths based perspective working in partnership with people toward their ideal world. I have a strong foundation in Existential Psychology and am experienced in working with people from age 5 to 85 from a functional perspective. I have experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with mental, emotional and behavioral struggles. If you have any...
I specialize in women's issues, trauma, relationships, anxiety, grief, aging, and life transitions of all stripes. I believe that each of us has the capacity to live in more centered, nurtured, and meaningful ways, and that we have a right to self-actualization. We seek therapy when we are on the verge of change: something's not working, but oftentimes we lack clarity about what comes next. I...
Glyn Deputy, M.Ed, LMHC, brings a keen awareness of both the necessities and subtleties of surviving our human condition and reaching one’s full potential to his clients at the Poulsbo office. Glyn has worked with generational family issues in rural and frontier communities, has assisted students with all types of disability in pursuing higher education, and has gained exceptional skills in men...
As a clinician, I have experience working with a wide variety of clients, primarily those facing anxiety disorders, depression, body dysmorphia, self-esteem issues, and trauma-related disorders. I'm passionate about helping clients process past experiences, build a stronger sense of self, and create a new route to contentment and peace. Being a supporter of the body positivity community, I’m...
Helping "U" Grow Stronger into the change you want to see and be! My mission is to provide quality professional, nonjudgmental service with compassion. To achieve the success you desire requires applicable trust, authenticity, and dedication both in and out of the therapeutic session. I support a collaborative and safe environment and don't believe in a one size fits all approach to therapy. My...
Ben provides counseling to children, adolescents, adults and families. He has a holistic view of counseling and views wellness as having psychological, physical and spiritual components. He has an eclectic approach with interests in existential, humanistic, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral therapies. Ben specializes in working with clients with disabilities, both physical and developmental...
It is ok to not be ok. As we go through life, stressors increase, anxieties grow, and we can forget what it means to just be. We bring to relationships a lifetime of experiences which can hinder us or help us. Through all of this haze, we can lose sight of taking care of ourselves, understanding our needs, and making choices with those needs in mind. Being a human is a work-in-progress. I see i...
What's needed for your Pre-Marital journey? An exceptionally qualified Spiritual Counselor. Ordained St. Luke's Feast October 18, 1987 at America's tallest Church--Riverside--I am Board Certified (BCC). Riverside's tower Bell is the biggest ringing bell in-the-world. A UCC Officiant, my Pre-Marital focus was specialized by Advanced Clinical Residency at Pennsylvania's largest Hospital, Lehigh...
Do you have a teen with whom you are constantly at odds? Do you feel like every conversation ends up in a fight? Perhaps you see troubling behaviors and patterns emerging (e.g. substance use, pornography, concerning friend choices etc.) and you have no idea how to help. These types of problems demonstrate that nothing can shake a parent's confidence quite like the teenage years. Conversations t...
*I offer a free, 30-minute meeting for anyone interested in therapy* Are you feeling off or not quite yourself? Maybe you function well on the outside but inside you feel anxious, depressed, or disconnected. Maybe you're struggling with existential concerns--meaninglessness, death anxiety, feeling lost, or feeling ultimately alone. I have found that the most uplifting and healing moments in lif...
***Not taking new clients //Email to inquire for appt only. Taking Lyra, United Healthcare, Cigna, Tricare and cash pay at this time//** I believe in helping others heal from current and past pain by working in the "here and now" or present time. I've been working in the field since 2009 and dually licensed since 2013. My job is to help make the uncomfortable more comfortable. I can assist in...
( English | español ) I'm William Venturelli and I run Atma Counseling. Do you feel like you can't truly be yourself? Do you feel like something is holding you back? I can help you gain a better understanding of the "why's" in your life. Have you ever asked yourself "why do I keep doing that?" "why am I like this?" or "why do I feel this way?" We can explore these themes and more in a way that...
The power of choice and living in the present moment is a reality for each of us regardless of our past circumstances. My method of therapy relies heavily on not only my 13 years of experience, but also on the variety of therapeutic methods learned over many years in school. I use a variety of therapeutic practices including cognitive behavioral, Rogerian, existential, strength based and positi...
I have extensive experience in crisis work and solution-focused short term therapy. My philosophy is rooted in existentialism and my approach is based on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy as well as other cognitive behavioral approaches. I believe that we as humans share a desire for meaning, purpose, and a sense of belonging in this life. I am a successful competitive athlete competing nationall...
