Dr. Thomas Blank

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Mental Health for Effective Altruists

Dr. Thomas Blank

Psychotherapist

Psychologist

Neuroscientist


Thank you for your interest in my website. Below you will find some compact information about psychotherapy for Effective Altruists and myself as a psychotherapist.

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Since I started working with the Effective Altruism and Rationality community, a number of recurring themes have emerged in therapy that might also impact your current personal situation.

Examples of common themes:

  • Perfectionism
  • Depression, low self-worth, lack of meaning in life
  • Anxiety, particularly social anxiety
  • Concerns about ADHD and Autism
  • Relationship issues, particularly relating to polyamory
  • Doubts and stress about career choice, particularly AI related careers
  • Difficulties establishing fulfilling connections with others

I have been involved in Effective Altruism since 2015 and led the national Austrian Effective Altruism Chapter for two years. Currently, I am the treasurer of the national organization. I have organized several retreats, attended numerous conferences, and am familiar with the literature, organizations, and subject areas.

Formal Education

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
  • Neuroscientist (PhD)
  • Psychologist (MSc)
  • Mathematician (MSc)

Selected Publications

Types of therapy and counseling:

  • Longer term psychotherapy
  • Brief counseling for acute personal crises
  • Couples therapy

Typically, we first arrange a 15-minute, free introductory video call to jointly assess if and how I can support you with your needs.


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