
Philip Starkman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Naramata, BC V0H
Let's Connect (855) 996-9417

For over 40 years I've worked with individuals, couples and groups facing a full range of the many challenges that life presents such as: depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, couple conflicts, all manner of traumas etc. My clientele includes people from all walks of life, ages, sexual preferences, ethnic and religious backgrounds. In addition, I provide consultation and counselling to those wanting to optimize their talents and abilities. I see clients as social, physical, intellectual and spiritual beings, thus all of these areas are potentially addressed in our work together.
I feel blessed to have spent twelve years in Asian monasteries and temples in India, Japan, Burma and Nepal studying under some of the greatest wisdom teachers of our time. As a result of those years, a unique blend of the wisdom teachings and therapeutic modalities naturally evolved to help clients.
I utilize a holistic approach which might include CBT, talk therapies, lifestyle coaching regarding diet, exercise, meditation practices and evidence based energy therapies such as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). I am available exclusively for online and telephone counselling and thus work with clients located anywhere in the world.
Call or Email Philip Starkman now for a free 15 minute consultation - (855) 996-9417
Let's Connect (855) 996-9417

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cheque, Paypal, Wire
Philip Starkman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 772393 Philip StarkmanLicence province differs from primary location province.
- In Practice for 54 years
- Attended University of California, Fresno, Graduated 1971
- Licensed by Province of Ontario / 772393Licence province differs from primary location province.
- Membership with BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW) 14637 / 2020
- Membership with Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) 5945 / 2000
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- All Sexual Orientations
- Anger Management
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Location

Philip Starkman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (855) 996-9417