As the calendar turns to 2026, many of us feel the familiar pull: resolutions, fresh starts, the promise of a “better” year. At Forma Counseling, we believe the most lasting change doesn’t come from willpower alone—it comes from deeper work. This year, we invite you to a different kind of reset: one that restores your attention, invites meaningful depth, and helps you articulate the personal philosophy that will guide your life.

At Forma Counseling, one of the questions we hear most often is some version of this: “I know I have anxiety, and I need it to calm down… but do I just learn some breathing tricks and CBT worksheets, or do I need to dig into my childhood, my attachment wounds, my ‘deeper issues’?”

The short answer: it depends on what kind of anxiety you have and what kind of life you want on the other side of therapy.

Existential therapy is a depth-oriented approach that invites clients to explore the fundamental questions of being human: Who am I? What matters to me? How do I live a meaningful life in the face of uncertainty, freedom, and responsibility? While these questions can sound philosophical, they are deeply practical. They shape how we make decisions, respond to challenges, and understand ourselves in the world.