PhilosophyA Revolutionary New Way to Improve
Philosophy Therapy is a revolutionary new way to improve. Since ancient times, the discipline of philosophy (practiced by the likes of Socrates, Hume, and Khayyam) has been used not just for advancing science and politics, but also for healing the human soul.
In Philosophy Therapy, we employ hard-earned conceptual distinctions made by philosophical geniuses over the millennia to solve our personal problems and get a better perspective on our own lives.
The Roots of Modern Therapy
It can be, but it doesn’t have to be. Psychotherapy — whether it be psychodynamic, cognitive, or humanist — was originally born out of Philosophy. In Philosophy Therapy, we go back to the roots of these concepts, which allows us to tailor the treatment to the client, rather than sticking to a rigid system. Thus, we believe Philosophy Therapy can help you enormously with your OCD, depression, or paranoia, for instance, as well as give you guidance in your relationships and allow you to de-escalate conflicts. That being said, we encourage you to continue seeking whatever kind of professional counseling suits your situation best alongside our service. Philosophy will allow you to think more logically about many of the concepts discussed by your other therapist(s), but it will not interfere with them!
How does Philosophy Therapy help?
The Philosophy Therapist will walk you through your everyday concerns, mental health issues, and relationship problems, and help you ask and answer questions like: Which parts of my thoughts and feelings are based on fact-statements and which parts on value-judgments? Which parts of my thoughts are my (direct) observations of the world and which parts are my (indirect) explanations for those observations? How can I make inferences from my observations in a manner that is both rational and healthy for me? What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary actions and how do I develop a healthy attitude towards each?
How can I try to understand people whom I cannot tolerate instinctively? How do I best deal with the anxiety of confronting different viewpoints and political ideologies? What is the difference between the way the world is and the way it appears to us? What is the role of thoughts and emotions for me and how do I keep the two working in harmony? What is the best way for me to think about the meaning of moral values and people who have different ones?
And many other questions that may come up in your unique situation! Philosophers have thought about a lot of situations!
What Can Philosophy Therapy Help With?
We believe Philosophy Therapy can help you enormously with:
- OCD, depression, and paranoia – We help you understand and work through these challenges using philosophical distinctions
- Relationship guidance – Learn to de-escalate conflicts and understand different perspectives
- Anxiety disorders – Address anxiety through logical analysis of thoughts and feelings
- Life transitions and existential questions – Navigate major life changes with philosophical wisdom
- Understanding contradictory viewpoints – Learn to perceive contradictory information as a thrill, rather than a threat
- Finding meaning and purpose – Explore life’s bigger questions about meaning and fulfillment
- Decision-making and life choices – Make better decisions through philosophical reasoning
- Personal growth and self-understanding – Develop deeper insights into your thoughts, feelings, and actions
Note: We encourage you to continue seeking whatever kind of professional counseling suits your situation best alongside our service. Philosophy will allow you to think more logically about many of the concepts discussed by your other therapist(s), but it will not interfere with them!
Frequently Asked Questions
It can be, but it doesn’t have to be. Psychotherapy — whether it be psychodynamic, cognitive, or humanist — was originally born out of Philosophy. In Philosophy Therapy, we go back to the roots of these concepts, which allows us to tailor the treatment to the client, rather than sticking to a rigid system. Thus, we believe Philosophy Therapy can help you enormously with your OCD, depression, or paranoia, for instance, as well as give you guidance in your relationships and allow you to de-escalate conflicts.
Nope. Philosophy Therapy has something to offer to everyone! If you are a gifted person, you will probably find Philosophy Therapy extremely useful and a powerful addition to traditional therapies and self-help methods, not to mention super fun! But Philosophy Therapy does not require any fancy speak and is not complicated. Our meetings will be largely focused on your real-life experiences and concerns, much like a traditional counseling session would. The Philosophy Therapist will walk you through your thoughts and feelings and help you sort them out in a way that is intuitive to and replicable by you.
Sessions are dialogue-based, inspired by the Socratic method. We’ll explore your concerns together through thoughtful questions and discussion, helping you gain new perspectives and insights into your situation.
Philosophy Therapy is not a replacement for medical treatment when such treatment is needed. If you have a medical condition, please continue to work with your healthcare providers. Philosophy Therapy can complement other treatments as part of a holistic approach to wellness.