named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Practitioner Directory
Public listing of certified philosophical practitioners across multiple countries, enabling public access to philosophical counseling and consultation services.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 2 activities
- Professional support and referral network for certified practitionersMaintains a directory of Certified Practitioners and provides them with referral opportunities and professional benefits; also maintains a public directory of philosophical practitioners across the United States.
- Training and certification programs for philosophical practitionersOffers structured certification programs (2–3 consecutive days) for Adjunct, Affiliate, and Certified membership levels, as well as diploma and course programs delivered in weekly 2-hour sessions over 5 to 10 weeks requiring graduate-level credentials; includes mentoring and professional development for practitioners.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hosting of annual meetings and eventsHosts an annual meeting, such as the one held on June 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, as part of its ongoing programming.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Public access to philosophical programs and resourcesOffers tiered program access (Well-Shod Philosopher, Barefoot Philosopher, APPA Institute) and regular events for Auxiliary, Auxiliary Plus, and Associate members; operates a bookstore providing access to books by APPA members and maintains a YouTube channel for public engagement.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Publication of scholarly research in philosophical practiceProduces and disseminates peer-reviewed journal content, including articles, case studies, book reviews, and special issues on philosophical practice, with full volumes and offprints available for digital download.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Delivery of philosophical counseling and consulting servicesProvides philosophical counseling through certified practitioners with advanced degrees in philosophy or cross-disciplinary expertise, including integration with healthcare via licensed medical professionals; also offers group facilitation, organizational consulting, and educational programs to promote the examined life.
- Development and testing of AI chatbots for philosophical dialogueDevelops AI chatbots that simulate conversations with historical philosophers and engages certified practitioners in testing and training these tools to advance philosophical practice.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$3K5%
Program service revenue$67K95%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$121K
Cash$121K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$118K
Liquid reserves30.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +56.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- LOU MARINOFF — PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL GROSSO — DIRECTOR
- PIERRE GRIMES — DIRECTOR
- VAUGHANA FEARY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- APPA Network — APPA is the central organization managing membership categories, certification, and programming for philosophical practitioners.
- Amazon Partner — APPA is an Amazon Associate; purchases made through APPA's referral links generate donations to the organization.
- Horasis Partner — Lou Marinoff serves as faculty to Horasis, a global organization.
- IEEE Partner — Nikolaos Mavridis actively serves the Common Good through IEEE initiatives.
- Lou Marinoff Partner — Editor of the journal Philosophical Practice published by APPA
- Lou Marinoff Partner — Featured speaker and session chair at the APPA Annual Meeting.
- MIT Partner — Nikolaos Mavridis holds a PhD from MIT and actively serves the Common Good through MIT initiatives.
- PPAI Partner — Collaborates with PPAI to certify philosophical counselors.
- Rick Repetti Partner — Session chair at the APPA Annual Meeting.
- Singularity University Partner — Nikolaos Mavridis has delivered invited talks at Singularity University.
- Vaughana Feary Partner — Session chair at the APPA Annual Meeting.
- World Economic Forum Partner — Lou Marinoff serves as faculty to the World Economic Forum.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts APPA's content via a YouTube channel.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- PHICLARITY Method for Philosophical Intelligence 122 orgsmethodology: phiclarity_methodBy applying the PHICLARITY method, the organization enhances clients' philosophical intelligence—enabling clearer thinking, deeper self-understanding, and more coherent decision-making—because structured philosophical reflection improves cognitive and emotional resilience in real-life challenges.shared approach: Contemplative Engagement Model →
- Virtue-Based Ethical Framework in Practice 122 orgsmethodology: virtue_ethics_frameworkBy grounding philosophical practice in a virtue-based ethical framework derived from the Liangzhi tradition, the organization cultivates morally reflective practitioners who approach human problems with wisdom and integrity, thereby improving individual and societal well-being because ethical character is central to effective philosophical inquiry.shared approach: Contemplative Engagement Model →
- Advancing the Field via Scholarly Publicationmethodology: scholarly_publicationBy publishing peer-reviewed research and case studies, the organization advances the professionalization and credibility of philosophical practice, because rigorous academic dissemination strengthens methodological standards and expands the evidence base for philosophical interventions.
- Client-Centered Philosophical Counseling Modelmethodology: client_centered_modelBy using a client-centered approach that aligns personal beliefs with decision-making, the organization helps individuals navigate life challenges more coherently and authentically, because integrating philosophical reflection with personal values produces more sustainable and meaningful life choices.
- Existential Philosophical Counseling with Hermeneuticsmethodology: existential_hermeneuticsBy employing existential philosophical counseling through therapeutic hermeneutics, the organization addresses existential suffering as a meaningful human experience rather than a medical pathology, because interpreting life’s challenges through philosophy leads to authentic understanding and personal transformation.