Welcome to Philosophy & Zen!

SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • Well-Being Consulting utilizing holistic methods, including philosophy, scientific insights, and mindfulness practices to assess, analyze, and boost well-being (as conditions allow)

  • Professional Development Trainings in Well-Being, Ethics, Mindfulness, Self-Care, and More

  • Mindfulness and Meditation Guidance (one-on-one, small groups, or large groups)

  • Academic Coaching for Undergraduates and K-12 students

  • Philosophy-Based, Alternative Counseling (see relevant info link in Resource section below)

  • Yoga (Gentle Yoga and more, available for one-on-one or small group instruction)

  • Reiki, including distance reiki and complementary Chakra practices

  • Ethics consulting and advising; moral frameworks, principles, values, arguments, counter-arguments, and various applications

  • Educational services, including custom-designed trainings, presentations, and workshops about philosophy, ethics, well-being, etc.

  • All services are customized for each person or group.

  • Visit with Dr. Lang in-person if you are in Tallahassee or NW Florida. Otherwise, virtual sessions are the way to go.

  • Dr. Lang is willing to travel if travel expenses are provided. Scroll down for statement about fees.

  • Email or Call to Make an Appointment: PhilosophyandZen@gmail.com or (850) 296-9329

RESOURCES:

DR. LANG’S CREDENTIALS

Dr. Martha Louise Lang, PhD

Education

PhD in Philosophy (2017) Florida State University

MA in Philosophy (2009) Florida State University

BA in Philosophy and Spanish, with honors (2000) Salisbury University (Maryland)

Primary Research and Teaching Areas:

Well-Being, Environmental Ethics, Philosophy of Science and Psychology, Ecofeminism, Political Philosophy, Social Justice, Existentialism, Holistic Epistemology, Critical Thinking, Applied and Practical Philosophy

Certifications

Logic-Based Therapy, National Philosophical Counseling Association (2014-present)

Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Well-Being (2021 and 2022-present)

Yoga Teacher Training (2020-present)

Reiki Level 2 (2022-present) Reiki Level 1 (2019-present)

Professional Experience

More than 10 years of experience teaching philosophy to undergraduates at: Florida State University, McDaniel College, College of DuPage, and Florida A&M University

6 years of experience practicing philosophical counseling and providing well-being consulting.

3 years of experience teaching elementary school in Baltimore City Public Schools, plus additional shorter-term teaching experiences in multiple US states

24 years of experience practicing and studying both meditation and philosophy

20 years of experience teaching meditation pro bono, including as a self-care method to share with friends, family, students, colleagues, and non-profit or religious organizations

And more (lots of research; experience writing and publishing in peer-reviewed journals; editing; project management; managing campaigns; sponsoring, writing, and presenting government resolutions; directing summer camps; writing curricula; presenting at numerous conferences; leadership positions in non-profit organizations; 52 weeks of blog posts; organic gardening and horticulture; etc.)

FEES FOR SERVICES

A sliding scale is available.

Suggested fee is $85 per one hour wellness session.

Pay what you can based on a range of $40 to $85 per wellness session.

Email PhilosophyAndZen@gmail.com to inquire about custom packages for groups, as well as Ethics consultations and other programs.

Here is the Paypal link, for services and donations: https://paypal.me/DrMarthaLouiseLang

Note: Dr. Lang is a Doctor of Philosophy with expertise, experience and peer-reviewed publications in the fields of well-being, philosophy of science, philosophy of psychology, and more. She has more than two decades of experience working in her communities to promote well-being, ethics, justice, sustainability, deliberative democracy, and educational opportunities. See credentials above. Dr. Lang is not a medical doctor.