David E. McClean, Ph.D.
Member American Philosophical Practitioners Association*
Counseling and Life Coaching
Life presents us with challenges and opportunities from the time we are adolescents until and through the golden years of our lives. Often, the problems that confront us are spiritual and philosophical, rather than medical or psychological. They are problems connected to the way we see life, whether because of the larger culture's influence on us or because of our own upbringing.
Philosophical and Spiritual Counseling is for those who do not have medical or psychological issues, but rather feel the need to question and challenge certain assumptions, decisions, and points of view that have become problematic for living. These include such questions as:
Should I believe in God?
How can I have a meaningful life?
What is spirituality and is it of value for human living?
How should I view death?
How should I view growing older?
Should I change careers?
How can I engage people who are different?
How do I embrace my sexuality?
How do I handle my fear of death?
Is my view of marriage "healthy"?
. . . and other important life questions.
Sessions
Sessions are from one to two hours in length, and require active participation and work on the part of the client. Clients will receive assignments between sessions in order to facilitate their objectives.
Rates
$125 per hour. Students and Senior Citizens, $85 per hour.
Currently Accepting New Clients
Yes.
Offices
One Fulton Street, Suite 18
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 680-6630
Remember, this is not psychotherapy. There is no assumption that clients or prospective clients are suffering from any mental health problems or disorders. Clients thought to be suffering from mental health problems or disorders are referred to licensed psychotherapists or psychologists.
Biography
Ph.D., Philosophy, The New School for Social Research (2009)
Ministerial Certificate, The New Seminary (2008)
M.A., Philosophy, The New School for Social Research (2003)
M.A., Liberal Studies (concentration in philosophy), New York University (1996)
B.A., Comparative Religion (summa cum laude), Hunter College, CUNY (1986)
Director, The Interfaith Union for Progressive Religion
Adjunct Member, American Philosophical Practitioners Association
Member, American Philosophical Association
Member, Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy
Author, Various philosophical articles and book reviews
Lectured or taught at universities across the country
Lecturer in Philosophy, Molloy College, New York and Rutgers University (Newark)
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* About the the American Philosophical Practitioners Association (APPA)
The APPA is a non-profit educational corporation that encourages philosophical awareness and advocates leading the examined life. Philosophy can be practiced through client counseling, group facilitation, organizational consulting or educational programs. APPA members apply philosophical systems, insights and methods to the management of human problems and the amelioration of human estates.
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