Existential

In professional counseling, the existential perspective is a philosophical approach that treats the human condition as a process of constant "becoming" rather than a fixed state. It focuses on the inherent freedoms and responsibilities individuals have in shaping their own lives, moving away from viewing clients as victims of their past or biology. Instead of focusing solely on symptom reduction, existential counseling helps clients confront the "givens of existence" such as death, freedom, isolation, and meaninglessness to help them live more authentically and purposefully.