Joseph Terry
Practitioner Info
| Email |
josephterry@gmail.com |
| First name |
Joseph |
| Last name |
Terry |
| Display name |
Joseph Terry |
| Website |
https://www.scholasophia.org/ |
| Description |
Greetings! I am a philosophical counselor certified by the American Philosophical Practitioners Association (APPA), proudly Afro-Latino, with a vibrant career teaching diverse philosophy courses at the City University of New York (CUNY/Kingsborough) and theology at St. John's University. Born and raised in Brooklyn, I also bring a rich spiritual and pastoral counseling background to my work. I have learned to contextualize my philosophical work for diverse people with varying beliefs, experiences, cultural identities, and existential maladies. My academic studies have covered a wide range of disciplines (astrophysics, philosophy, and theology), all of which have helped me serve the clients I work with. As a philosophical counselor, I am committed to walking alongside individuals or groups to address and navigate current challenges. This process involves a deep dive into one's beliefs, perspectives, values, experiences, emotions, desires, goals, choices, identity, and life stories. I utilize various guided philosophical techniques, integrating different methods as needed to suit the unique context of each session. I specialize in helping persons reframe, analyze, discern, and disentangle ideas, concepts, core beliefs, values, and perspectives to help my clients live healthier and more sustained lives. My ultimate aim is to nurture the client's philosophical insight, thereby fostering a sense of empowerment and self-discovery. My expertise spans the rich territory where philosophy meets existential and spiritual concerns. My research interests include Philosophical and Theological Anthropology, Phenomenology, Metaphysics, Perennial Philosophy, Nihilism, and Existentialism. This interdisciplinary approach informs my practice, allowing me to offer nuanced and comprehensive guidance to those seeking clarity and understanding in their lives. My goal as a philosophical counselor is to bring thousands of years of wisdom to bear on modern - yet perennial - problems to bridge yesterday's wisdom to today's world. As Socrates stated while on trial in Athens, the unexamined life is not worth living for the human being. So, let us examine life together! |
| Education |
Ph.D. University of Nottingham, U.K. |
| Favorite Philosophers |
Maurice Blondel, Pascal, Socrates, Plato, Kierkegaard, Michel Henry, Aristotle, William Desmond, and Jesus. |
| Country |
United States |
| State or Province |
New York |
| City |
New York City |
| Languages | English |
| Issues | Existential void or vacuum | Meaninglessness | Existential disorientation | Spiritual maladies | Incongruent paradigms | Challenges in understanding philosophical concepts and/or theories | Philosophical uncertainty | Ethical dilemmas Spiritual emptiness | Conflicting worldviews | Struggles with self-identity and purpose | Difficulty in applying ethical principles to personal life | Existential Questions: Concerns about the meaning of life, death, freedom, and isolation | Personal Identity and Self-Understanding: Struggles with self-identity, self-esteem, and the search for authenticity | Life Transitions: Navigating significant life changes, such as career shifts, retirement, or the loss of loved ones | Relationship Issues: Challenges in personal relationships, including conflicts, communication problems, or navigating the complexities of love and friendship | Career and Vocation: Questions about purpose, fulfillment, and direction in one’s career or vocational choices | Spiritual Concerns: Exploring spiritual beliefs, crises of faith, or the integration of spirituality and daily life | Mental and Emotional Well-being: Addressing anxiety, depression, and other emotional disturbances from a philosophical perspective | Societal and Cultural Issues: Dealing with questions of justice, societal norms, and cultural identity | Philosophical Curiosity: A desire to explore philosophical ideas and theories to enrich one’s understanding of the world and oneself | Educational and Learning Challenges: Overcoming obstacles in learning or teaching philosophy, including the application of philosophical concepts to everyday life | Environmental and Global Concerns: Reflecting on one’s place and responsibility within the larger ecosystem and global community |
| Approaches | In my practice, I employ a diverse array of philosophical strategies, tailoring my approach to the distinctive circumstances of each encounter. My expertise lies in assisting individuals to reconsider, scrutinize, and clarify their thoughts, beliefs, values, and viewpoints, enabling them to lead lives marked by greater well-being and fulfillment. The overarching goal of my work is to cultivate philosophical understanding in my clients, thereby encouraging a journey towards self-empowerment and the exploration of one's own depths. |
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