Existential-Humanistic Therapy
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This page offers a sense of what Existential-Humanistic therapy feels like and how it supports clients. Although written for individuals, many of these themes also apply to couples counseling.
What Is Existential-Humanistic Therapy
Existential-Humanistic Therapy is an approach to counseling that blends the depth of existential philosophy with the warmth and openness of humanistic psychology. This psychotherapy centers on the idea that the way we suffer is not just a problem to fix, but an expression of how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us.
From this insight, a supportive relationship can develop where we examine the patterns and choices that have shaped your life. Through this understanding, we begin to ask the essential existential question: Who are you becoming? The core goal of Existential-Humanistic therapy is to help you live more authentically—aligning your actions with your values, deepening your sense of meaning, and cultivating a more present, connected way of being in the world.
How This Work Feels
Often sessions start with a short meditation on what is present within your life. From this present awareness, we work to uncover the themes, associations, and reflections that have shaped who you are or what you are struggling with. As we slow down and listen carefully to your feelings and thoughts, something begins to shift. Patterns soften. Clarity emerges. New possibilities begin to open.
Over time, philosophical insight naturally weaves into our conversations, becoming a reliable support we can return to when things feel stuck or unknown. Gradually, what is present becomes a path. As I walk beside you, we discover how you have come to be in the world while also uncovering who you want to become.
How Change Begins to Take Shape
Most clients begin to feel meaningful shifts within the first few months of working together. As the process deepens, people often continue into medium or long-term therapy, where deeper, lasting change takes root. Common experiences include:
a stronger sense of identity, purpose, and direction
relief from anxiety or depression
a wider emotional range and more authentic expression
less emotional reactivity and greater resilience
relationships that feel more honest, grounded, and meaningful
a greater ability to make choices aligned with your values
a renewed sense of meaning, connection, and belonging
At its heart, Existential-Humanistic therapy is about coming into relationship with yourself in a way that feels intentional, alive, and genuinely your own.
Who Is Drawn to This Approach
Existential-Humanistic therapy supports a wide range of lived experiences, but what unites many of my clients is a desire to understand themselves honestly and deeply.
People often come to me when they are:
caught in self-doubt or overthinking
experiencing anger or frustration that feels out of proportion or out of nowhere
stuck in repeating patterns
uncertain about identity, purpose, or direction
feeling alone in their experience of living
affected by loss, grief, or major life transitions
wanting to live a more vibrant and connected life
You don’t need to have the right words or fully understand what brought you here. The only thing that matters is a desire to look inward.
An Invitation
I would like to offer you a space where you can slow down and connect deeply with who you are. This work is not about labeling you with a diagnosis to fix, but about understanding how you have come to exist.
If you’re someone who feels things deeply, or senses there is far more to life than just getting through the day, you have found a friend—and a fellow traveler along the way.
Exploring Further
If you’re interested in exploring Existential-Humanistic therapy more deeply, I’ve created a blog and podcast called, The Existential Lens, which offers longer reflections on meaning, presence, and the therapeutic process.