Existential therapy focuses on free will, self-determination, and the search for meaning—often centering on the individual rather than on their symptoms. The approach emphasizes a person's capacity to ...

To the editor: The kind of existential perspective that psychotherapist Seth Gillihan discusses in his op-ed article provides a foundation for recognizing some of the uncomfortable truths about life ...

Existentialism is a philosophy that focuses on our freedom to find meaning and take responsibility for our actions. Existential therapy helps people cope with anxiety and make authentic choices by ...

In 1938, while sitting in a cafe on the Boulevard Saint-Michel in Paris, Jean-Paul Sartre experienced a pivotal moment of revelation that would shape his philosophical thinking. Reflecting on the ...

An existential crisis is a recurring pattern of thoughts regarding your identity, purpose in life, and legacy, among other things. Existential questions may appear at any point in your life and can ...

A person with existential depression may experience an ongoing feeling of hopelessness and a struggle to find meaning in life. These symptoms can disrupt a person’s life and leave them feeling ...