Philip Budd

Dr. Philip Budd is a compassionate psychologist with extensive experience in facilitating meaningful change through counseling. He believes a strong therapeutic relationship is crucial, with clients committing to the process and sometimes needing support to strengthen that commitment. Dr. Budd excels in helping individuals navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family dynamics, and trauma. His practice caters to a diverse demographic, including adolescents aged 13 and older, as well as senior adults. He specializes in working with clients affected by personality disorders, aiming to break ingrained patterns of self-defeating behaviors. Dr. Budd's therapeutic approach is integrative and relational, drawing from his training in various modalities such as CBT, Gestalt therapy, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. He understands that the client's unique personality and circumstances shape the counseling process, and he prioritizes creating a non-judgmental space that respects individual values. With over 20 years of experience directing graduate programs in counseling at a small Christian university, he has dedicated himself to mentoring the next generation of counselors. Through his work, clients not only discover and address self-defeating behaviors but are also encouraged to learn new, healthier patterns as they aspire to a hopeful future.