Existential Therapy addresses fundamental questions like What does it mean to be human?, What happens when we die?, What is real or am I real?, What does it mean that I went through that experience when I was young? Existential Therapy aims to answer these questions which are universal to being human and coping with the challenges one experiences throughout their life. Meaning making and exploring personal beliefs and values are major parts of existential therapy and the process of therapy as a whole.

It’s common to experience an existential crisis or a sense of existential dread when going through major life transitions like a divorce, becoming a parent, losing a friend or loved one, changing jobs, or moving. Graduation and retirement are also milestones that can prompt existential questions. Sometimes, you can lose your sense of feeling real or feel like the world around you isn’t as real as it once was. Working with a therapist around existential concerns can restore connection to your Self, your relationships, and your life.