Louis Roen Prowe (LoPresti)

I'm dedicated to helping others find their way on their terms. I am a spiritual councelor and mentor. I draw my primary inspiration from existential-humanist and Zen Buddhist philosophies. I am lay-ordained Zaike Tokudo 在家得道 or Upāsaka in the Myōshinji lineage of Rinzai Zen Buddhism started by Kyōzan Jōshū Sasaki (杏山承周佐々木), a Japanese Zen master who came to the United States in 1962. My teacher is Chigan-kutsu Kyō-On Dokurō Rōshi, the abbot and lineage holder of Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji monastery in upstate NY. If you yearn for a simpler, more meaningful, more authentic life—let’s work together and find out what that means for you. I focus on existential meaning-making. My practice specializes in counseling, especially for men, their partners, and their families. I understand the unique challenges facing men today, from redefining masculinity to addressing mental health stigmas. I am particularly interested in helping fathers and sons in challenging circumstances and supporting men through life transitions in career, marriage, and aging. That being said, I encourage anyone interested to connect. I see all kinds of people. Whether you're getting ready for a school or career change, getting married, trying to change your relationship with substance, embarking on a spiritual journey, or just seeking support and counsel, I'm here to support you. My practice is free from cookie-cutter solutions, new-age jargon, politically correct mumbo-jumbo, unhelpful diagnoses, and orthodoxy. Our work will prioritize personal autonomy, freedom, and choice.