Contemplative
Contemplative therapy combines traditional Western therapeutic practices with the principles and philosophies of Buddhism. Contemplative therapy seeks to help individuals work through problematic issues and identify ways to make positive changes, while also encouraging acceptance. Like other types of mindfulness-based therapy, contemplative therapy is designed to help a client’s attention focus on the present moment and achieve clarity. A therapist practicing contemplative therapy will take a warm and compassionate approach, inspiring the client to use their natural wisdom.
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Doug Chapman (he/his)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, CADC3, Approved Clinical Supervisor
A contemplative approach values stillness, deep listening, and the wisdom that arises when we slow down. Rooted in ancient spiritual traditions and modern psychology, it invites presence, curiosity, and compassion toward your inner life. Rather than rushing to fix, we make space to notice, reflect, and trust the unfolding process. This gentle, spacious work supports healing, meaning-making, and connection with something greater—however you define it.
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Lee Scher (he/him, they/them)
Licensed Professional Counselor
licensed professional counselor
Contemplative therapy focuses on authentic presence, deep listening and empathy. I show up, make space for you to explore your experience, and share my own genuine responses. Basically, I cultivate an authentic relationship with you, where you have space to listen to your own experience.
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Luke Colbourn (he/him/his)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA, LPC
Contemplative psychotherapy is based on integrating the wisdom of the buddhist tradition with modern psychology. We emphasize the present moment experience and each client's inherent mental and emotional well-being, and help clients recognize this quality in themselves. As a client your ability to move your awareness in a flexible and skillful way will grow, as will your ability to see your own wisdom.
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Karel Chan
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, LMHC
We are often weighed down by self-defeating messages and interpretations of painful experiences, and think that there must be some answer "out there" to feeling better and being happy. I believe that the answer is deep within you, buried underneath all those messages and interpretations. We will work together to excavate the outer layers that have formed over the years and investigate the true heart, spirit, and wisdom that begins to shine through.
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