Existential Therapists in 14611
Scott Wright
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14611
Not accepting new clients
You might be reading this because you are trying to understand your pain, and what you can do about it. Perhaps you sometimes feel empty and numb, or feel flooded with overwhelming and confusing feelings. You may have attempted changes, but see the same problems again and again in your relationships. Maybe you long to find a sense of meaning, or to feel more fully alive. These are common, human, difficulties. Healing old wounds is a challenging, meaningful process. If you are committed to change, it will be helpful for you to find a supportive space to do this hard work. Together, we can make your healing and growth a priority.
You might be reading this because you are trying to understand your pain, and what you can do about it. Perhaps you sometimes feel empty and numb, or feel flooded with overwhelming and confusing feelings. You may have attempted changes, but see the same problems again and again in your relationships. Maybe you long to find a sense of meaning, or to feel more fully alive. These are common, human, difficulties. Healing old wounds is a challenging, meaningful process. If you are committed to change, it will be helpful for you to find a supportive space to do this hard work. Together, we can make your healing and growth a priority.
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Existential Therapists
How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.