Philip Starkman (He/Him)

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have engaged in intensive studies while residing in Asian monasteries under some of the most esteemed masters of our time. Similarly, I hold in high regard the invaluable guidance, inspiration, and encouragement bestowed upon me by numerous mentors in Western psychotherapy, who have profoundly shaped my practice. My approach seamlessly weaves together these Eastern and Western influences, enriched also by my personal research into nutrition and exercise, enabling me to provide a truly holistic therapy, counseling, and coaching service. My clientele encompasses individuals navigating through depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, grief, and profound trauma. In addition, through Coaching I support individuals aiming to enrich their life's journey. Coaching is tailored for those seeking to elevate and deepen the quality of their life and enhance their skills—be it in sports, career, relationships, finances, health and well-being and spiritual pursuits — without the explicit need for psychotherapy. I serve adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, a reflection of my twelve years spent studying in India, Nepal, Burma, and Japan. My practice is inclusive, welcoming clients of all sexual orientations and socio-economic backgrounds, including tradespeople, professionals, homemakers, artists, athletes, and actors etc. I have extensive experience in teaching meditation for years to thousands of people, leading both weekly sessions and intensive retreats from one to ten days. As a result, Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy have come to form cornerstone practices within my services, tools I deem essential for most clients. My Services Include: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT); Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy; Practices of Loving Kindness; Meditation Guidance; ADHD Management Strategies; Couples and Premarital Counseling; Interventions for Depression and Anxiety; Strategies for General Stress and Workplace Stress Reduction; Grief Counseling; Addiction Counseling: addressing alcohol, drugs, nicotine, eating disorders, sex, pornography, and gambling; Lifestyle Counseling, including Nutritional Counseling and Exercise Plans; Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT); Performance Enhancement Coaching; Support for Spiritual Crisis; Pain Management Techniques; Yoga Therapy and Breathwork. I warmly invite inquiries about any aspect of my work and look forward to discussing how we can collaborate on your journey toward well-being.