Philip Chanin

Philip Chanin is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Chanin works with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and addiction recovery, integrating mindfulness and meditation into evidence-based psychotherapy.

Chanin's journey began in the 1970s with intensive meditation training at the Naropa Institute. Over four decades, he has developed a holistic approach that addresses psychological challenges and spiritual well-being. He provides individual counseling, couples therapy, and group sessions, focusing on underlying character structures and core beliefs.

Chanin's therapeutic style includes a calming presence and deep listening skills, guiding clients toward self-discovery and growth. He leads a weekly process group for psychiatric residents at Vanderbilt. Clients can expect a depth-oriented approach that self-awareness and resilience in navigating life's challenges.