Charles Freligh

Psychologist, PhD

Minneapolis, MN, USA

42k Followers

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, 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

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Spirituality

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Anxiety

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Life Coaching

Reviews

Josie Liechti

Jan 30, 2026

“And then it’s almost impossible to get off. Have a great day!�� I was laughing pretty hard at the end there. Thanks for that. Also what a great tool! Will try it out in my day :)

Nan Thornburg

Jan 29, 2026

I so enjoyed this meditation, Charles. The word that came up for me was “safe”. Something to journal about…

Kathy

Jan 29, 2026

I found this course when I was seeking a tool to guide me in a significant shift in my life. I suspected that it would help me in letting go but I didn’t expect it to have such a profound effect on how to live. This course was not something to “get through” but a guide for life. The community and Charles commentary was so affirming and quite surprising…I felt deeply connected. Thank you, Charles. See you next time.

Josie Liechti

Jan 27, 2026

Love this! “And now we’re back” going to try this out today!

T K

Jan 27, 2026

This has held me through a very difficult time. Thank you.

Jo Anderson

Jan 27, 2026

I remembered this from some years ago and searched to find it as it got lost from my saved meditations, along with my membership. All is well is that continue to rebuild my bookmarks and meditations from my former teachers as well as new ones. I’m glad to have found you again! 👍🏻🙏🏻

Jennifer van Stelle

Jan 26, 2026

Leaving "then and there" for "here and now" was harder than I thought it would be. Appreciate the practice!

Pam s

Jan 26, 2026

That was amazing. The gentle background sound was enough to keep me present even though my thoughts wanted to distract me. The sound and your voice kept bringing me back. Will be checking out your other tracks. Bookmarked this one. Thank you so much.

Michelle L

Jan 24, 2026

Thank you for providing the space for awareness to surface.

Jing

Jan 23, 2026

Loved it! Love the analogies, the approaches. Will take again.

My Practice

Service Provided

Virtual

Client Age

Adult

Treatment Approaches

Other

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Identifies as Male, White

Speaks English

Joined Insight Timer in December 2016

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