Moab Philosophical Counseling

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Phd Candidate In Psychology and Religion
MA-Philosophy Cosmology and Consciousness
BA-Philosophy with a Minors in Psyche
Logic-Based Therapy Certificate

12/09/2024

I am now accepting clients both in-person and remote. Please message for booking.

08/26/2024

Hello Moab local community! I will be accepting a a client for one free session, this session is a part of my licensure training and will be a part of a report that I will be submitting to the LBT board (name-free). If you would like to book a free 1 hour therapy session please message me, following appointments will be charged based on a sliding scale.

Philosophical counseling recognizes that emotions and conclusive worldviews are inferred from practical syllogisms. Ange...
08/12/2024

Philosophical counseling recognizes that emotions and conclusive worldviews are inferred from practical syllogisms. Anger, sadness or other such passions are under the influence of a rule and opinion arising as a result of our reasoning. It is important to understand that our emotions arise even as a result of false reasoning. A belief does not have to be true for it to radically alter one’s emotional state. The aim of my practice is to target these beliefs and offer an antidote to offset irrational tendencies. The practice of cultivating willpower will allow my clients to align their emotional responses with their intellectual reasoning. Humans often suffer from cognitive dissonance; a state where our feelings do not align with our logic. This results in an uncomfortable tension between rational and irrational trains of thought. We are able to recognize that we are thinking irrationally while still experiencing unpleasant emotions. The origin of most suffering occurs as a result of one’s own judgement upon the way things should be. Greek Stoic philosopher, Epictetus, elaborates:

“It is not the things themselves that disturb men but their judgements about these things. For example, death is nothing dreadful, or else Socrates too would have thought so, but the judgement that death is dreadful, this is the dreadful thing. When, therefore, we are hindered, or disturbed, or grieved, let us never blame anyone but ourselves, that means, our own judgements.”

We are able to control nothing other than our own response to events rather than events themselves. This is the foundation of philosophical counseling, to alter the system of judgements that influence our worldview. My extensive background in philosophical theorem may offer new perspectives and modes of thought to my clients.

“Our destiny changes with our thoughts; we shall become what we wish to become, do what we wish to do, when our habitual...
08/08/2024

“Our destiny changes with our thoughts; we shall become what we wish to become, do what we wish to do, when our habitual thoughts correspond with our desires.” -Aristotle

Philosophical Counseling is an examination of the underlying reason and logic that catalyze one’s emotional state. The roots of psychology and psychotherapy are built upon the framework of philosophy. Traditionally psychoanalytical approaches tend to approach therapy through an emphasis on causal events rather than an analysis of present reasoning. Logic based counselors observe the logic associated with emotions and behaviors rather than the cause of the reasoning. The logic described by clients is often in modus ponens format with two premises and a conclusion. The premises are generally rooted in probability rather than certainty leading to false conclusions. These statements can be broken down into the intentional object (O), rating (R), and its conclusion. The deduction of the conclusion leads to the activation of an emotional state. The resulting behavior is often dictated by whatever set of “behavioral rules” each individual resonates with. This leads to behavioral and emotional consequences of varying degrees. Philosophical counseling will approach the fallacies with classic methods of refutation.

The aim in communication with clients is to find the behavioral rule that leads to their fallacy argument. Once this suppressed major premise is exposed it is important to assign a philosophical antidote that promotes a guiding virtue. Aristotle held that willpower was a trait that could be strengthened and adopted through practice. Asserting the value of willpower alongside the antidote and reframing of the fallacy will falsify the patient’s premises and reframe the argument using sound deductive reasoning.

Why choose philosophical counseling?Philosophical Counseling is non-diagnostic and approaches the problems faced in life...
07/25/2024

Why choose philosophical counseling?

Philosophical Counseling is non-diagnostic and approaches the problems faced in life through unearthing the deeper dimensions of your human experience. We do not approach the struggles of individuals through mental illness or disorder, rather an intrinsic part of the human condition. The first Noble Truth of Buddhism asserts that “Life is Suffering.” Philosophical Counseling targets the roots of existential suffering to alleviate the pain and anxiety of life and promote present-mindedness, stillness and clarity. The relationship between counselor and client is non-hierarchal; we will share perspectives, experience and reasoning together. Western clinical approaches to psychiatric care immediately assign disorders for many everyday emotions. (I am not suggesting that clinical psychiatric illness does not exist.) However, my approach is uniquely designed to integrate philosophical logic and eastern mindfulness practices to transform the “monkey-mind.” An existential tradition in approaching clients can help ease the sensation of feeling like a specimen or walking diagnosis. Our work together is a “thought-partnership.” We will communicate your present difficulties, past influences and work together on building a clear vision for your future identity, life and worldview. The emphasis in philosophical counseling is on individualistic perspectives about life and how this influences their emotional wellbeing. We will target these assumptions about life and cultivate human flourishing through accepting what we can and cannot master. The ultimate goal of my practice is not necessarily to attain positivity, it is to understand truths, virtues and wisdom. These qualities allow for clients to consciously attend to life in a clear manner.

What is Philosophical Counseling?Philosophical Counseling is a method of counseling that differs from clinical treatment...
07/25/2024

What is Philosophical Counseling?

Philosophical Counseling is a method of counseling that differs from clinical treatment. It is a holistic approach that confronts the struggles of individuals through transforming existential beliefs and lifestyle habits. It is not a replacement for psychiatric care and I do not offer clinical diagnostics or prescribe medications. Philosophical counseling can be utilized alongside clinical treatment or as an alternative for those not requiring clinical diagnosis. This is a lifestyle treatment plan exploring philosophical belief systems and approaching problems through logic-based responses. I will offer guidance on at-home meditation practices and work with you in sessions on underlying belief systems. All philosophical counselors hold a minimum of a Master’s degree and are qualified to offer alternative methods of holistic counseling.

Meet LizzieMy mission as a Philosophical Counselor is to help my clients develop internal awareness to promote clear vis...
07/25/2024

Meet Lizzie

My mission as a Philosophical Counselor is to help my clients develop internal awareness to promote clear visions of identity, lifestyle and virtue. I am a doctoral student at Pacifica Graduate Institute in the Psychology, Religion and Consciousness Program. My degrees and certificates include an MA from California Institute of Integral Studies in Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness, a BA in Philosophy minoring in Psychology and a certificate in Logic-Based Consulting. I am pending approval for an NPCA Membership. My approach as a philosophical counselor is heavily influenced by my expertise in Asian Philosophy and Buddhist doctrines. I will use logic-based methods to explore my client’s existential worldviews and assist in guiding them through their personal human journey. We will analyze present difficulties and create new visions for life in the future together.

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