I am an Existential Therapist with an evidence-based approach. I specialize in helping clients find meaning and purpose when existence seems hopeless or empty. Many people are feeling, not just in their own lives, but throughout the country and world today, a pervasive sense of demoralization, exhaustion, or helpless fury. You might be experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, or even thoughts of suicide.

The philosophies of Existentialism and Stoicism, and the modern practice of cognitive behavioural therapy, offer an ideal approach to identifying a personally meaningful path forward. Existential and Stoic Philosophy focus on meaning, freedom, authenticity, isolation, death, responsibility, virtue, and ethics. We will focus on exploring such topics unflinchingly, to create or define one’s way to live.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic approach. It centers on the idea of control, working to help an individual find a sense of balance and power in their life through exploration of mind-centred concepts such as perspective, emotional regulation, self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, perceptions, and mindfulness.

Dr. Rachel Eelkema Kagan is a “Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counsellor” and is currently working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Her CA license number is 12625. Her current employer is Unfold Psychology.