Charles Freligh, PhD

Psychologist, PhD

Charles has a PhD in clinical psychology and currently works as a remote therapist specializing in helping clients to be more present in daily life. He is a published author (The Will to Do Nothing), university professor, and visual artist. He has spent time living at a Zen monastery, but does not identify as Buddhist. His work is rooted in the healing power of presence, and his teachings provide a unique combination of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, to help make ancient wisdom more accessible and applicable to modern life.

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Specialities

Spirituality

Anxiety

Life Coaching


Reviews

Nancy C

Jul 7, 2026

Thanks for this incredible course, Charles. I will begin again…..

maggie

Jul 6, 2026

Above and beyond - thank you for making this course Charles 🤩

Megan

Jul 3, 2026

So very grateful for you Charles. And, of course, The Tao. Bless you.

Larry Peltz

Jun 27, 2026

Great Charles. Your course has taken me through a challenging period and i feel my practice has taken a leap. Much gratitude for yours🙏☸️🌹🌹

Christina Lowe

Jun 27, 2026

This really helped me release some of the grief I have been holding since my adolescence. I will come back to this again and again. Deeply healing for me.

Melissajm

Jun 25, 2026

Your courses are so enlightening - I have listed to God Note 3 times so far. I am here - has been an anchor for grounding me during times of big changes. Thank you Charles 🙏🏼

Pam

Jun 24, 2026

Absolutely brilliant Charles 🙏. Thank you.. I continue the journey

Barbara Hudson

Jun 23, 2026

What a wonderful journey this has been! I am in awe of all the work and discipline that went into putting this extensive course together. I look forward to beginning again. Many thanks for all the wonderful stories and profound lessons. Highly recommend this course to anyone who seeks wisdom, peace and contentment…it has been like white light hitting a prism and turning into a beautiful rainbow. 🙏🏻☯️💚🌸

Gustavo

Jun 22, 2026

Thank you very much. It was worth it. I will listen again to capture & help retain & learn

Holly

Jun 19, 2026

I loved this so much. I started being curious about the the Tao Te Ching as a teenager. It was always so intriguing while also hard to grasp. :) I wouldn’t have imagined how someone could make a course from it. How to learn and understand something that’s all about unlearning and letting go? Charles didn’t “teach”, he simply did the most delicate, beautiful weave and dance throughout this already existing great work, helping to let every tiny moment be your own. I will go back and do it again and again. Highly recommend! Thank you, Charles! 🙏💜

My Practice

Service Provided

Virtual

Client Age

Adult

Treatment Approaches

Other


About

Identifies as Male, White

Speaks English

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