
Philip Starkman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
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
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cheque, Paypal, Wire
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit.

Philip Starkman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
RSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 772393Licence province differs from primary location province.
- In Practice for 52 Years
- Membership with BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW) 14637 / 2020
- Membership with Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) 5945 / 2000
- Attended University of California, Fresno, Graduated 1971
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
Primary Location
Nearby Areas
Towns/Cities
Neighborhoods
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 996-9417

Philip Starkman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
RSW
Last Modified: 2 Oct 2021