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Existential Psychology

In a classic comedy routine, Bob Newhart is an “existential therapist.” He tells each client the same thing: “Just deal with it.” When a patient is obsessive, he responds, “Stop it!” Though the humor exaggerates the notion of existentialism, the basic concept of free will is the foundation for many existential theories of psychology.

Major Proponents of Existential Psychotherapy

The following thinkers are major proponents of existential psychotherapy or existential psychology in general: