What's weighing on you today?
Wrestling with purpose Questioning your relationships Feeling stuck or lost Avoiding life’s hard questions Questioning your worth Letting fear shape your choices
Wrestling with purpose Questioning your relationships Feeling stuck or lost Avoiding life’s hard questions Questioning your worth Letting fear shape your choices
Hello, I am Scott Gelfand
Let's think through life's questions, decisions, and challenges together.
I am a certified philosophical counselor and emeritus
associate professor with over two decades of experience,
and I wish to help people navigate their major life decisions
and explore questions – about relationships, values, careers,
life’s meaning, and personal growth. I’ve worked closely with
students, professionals, and community members, which has
helped me understand people and their lives’ obstacles.
Rather than quick fixes, we work together to find deeper
insights and clarity about the kind of life you truly want.
Wondering if Philosophical Counseling is for you?
I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation, allowing you to ask questions and
determine whether this feels like a good fit for you.
Worried about the cost?
If this feels right but the price doesn’t, reach out.
We’ll find something that works.
What We Can Achieve Together
Clarify Your Values
Slow down and reconnect with what truly matters, so your choices reflect who you really are.
Explore Relationships & Communication
Discover clarity, empathy, and a deeper connection in your relationships with others.
Find Meaning & Purpose
Reflect on who you are and what gives your life direction, without rushing to fix anything.
Work Through Ethical Dilemmas
Deeply explore your beliefs with care so that you can act with clarity and integrity.
Examine Your Beliefs
Question old assumptions and rediscover what’s truly yours, so you can live more freely.
Face Life’s Big Questions
Explore life’s deepest questions with honesty, compassion, and a sense of grounding.
Does this sound familiar?
These aren’t problems with easy fixes;
they’re life’s real questions.
But isn’t it also kind of beautiful, that
we, as human beings, can explore these
questions with honesty and depth?
That’s what I help people do.
Not to give quick answers, but to think
clearly and courageously about what
matters most.
Worried about the cost?
If this feels right but the price doesn’t, reach out.
We’ll find something that works.
Here’s a space meant for YOU
Imagine taking a break from everyday and speaking with
someone who gets you.
That’s exactly what this is.
You can pick:
- A virtual session of about 50 minutes from wherever you are.
- An in-person session when I’m in Tulsa, Chicago, or Barcelona.
You can expect:
- A calm, respectful, and non-judgmental space
- Questions that invite depth, not pressure
- A commitment to clarity, curiosity, and your autonomy
- Zero tests, diagnoses or prescriptions
Kind Words
“Working with Scott was a special experience. He
has a rare ability to combine common sense with
deep insights and explain things through stories and
clear examples. The clarity and fresh perspective I
gained on my relationships and choices I had been
struggling with made a real difference”
We’re Here When You’re Ready.
Join Us
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