New York, NY – 1/13/25 – In a bold challenge to the prevailing liberal schools of psychology, conservative-leaning psychotherapist and Logotherapy practitioner Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, LMFT, has released his groundbreaking new book, Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul: A Guide to Finding Meaning and Emotional Wellness. Now available at major retailers and online platforms, this transformative work critiques modern psychological approaches that prioritize self-focus and self-esteem, promoting instead a shift toward meaning, values, and spiritual well-being.
With the launch of his new book, Schonbuch is actively seeking guest opportunities on podcasts, radio shows, and media platforms. A dynamic speaker with over 200,000 views of his online videos, Schonbuch is eager to ignite conversations about the dangers of liberal psychology. He plans to expose how left-leaning ideologies have shaped a self-centric mental health culture that fosters anxiety and disillusionment, and to explain why Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy offers a more effective, values-driven approach to emotional wellness and personal growth.
Often referred to as "the Jewish Jordan Peterson" for his outspoken stance on personal responsibility, moral clarity, and meaning-driven living, Schonbuch draws inspiration from the timeless teachings of Viktor Frankl and the thought-provoking ideas of Dennis Prager, whose philosophy on responsibility, values, and spirituality has profoundly influenced Schonbuch’s approach to psychology.
In today’s mental health discourse, dominated by themes of self-esteem, self-help, and personal optimization, Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul offers a much-needed counter-narrative. Drawing on the enduring wisdom of Holocaust survivor and existential psychologist Viktor Frankl, Schonbuch emphasizes that society’s excessive focus on the self has resulted in widespread anxiety, isolation, and a lack of purpose. His book urges readers to look beyond themselves and reconnect with life’s deeper meaning, responsibility, and values.
“Modern psychology has become obsessed with the self — self-love, self-improvement, self-worth. While these concepts are well-intentioned, they often collapse in moments of real struggle,” said Schonbuch. “Frankl’s timeless message is more critical now than ever: true well-being comes not from focusing inward, but from finding meaning through relationships, responsibilities, and life’s higher purpose. This book offers a roadmap for shifting from self-centered wellness to a purpose-driven life.”
Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul invites readers to embrace the transformative power of Logotherapy, an approach that prioritizes meaning, responsibility, and spiritual connection over fleeting happiness. Rather than asking, “How do I feel?”, Schonbuch encourages readers to ask, “What does life ask of me?”
KEY THEMES EXPLORED
Why the "Self-Centric" Model of Mental Health Is Failing Us. Understand how the excessive focus on self-esteem and self-optimization leaves many feeling isolated and unfulfilled.
The Pursuit of Meaning Over Happiness. Learn why chasing happiness often backfires and how meaning provides a deeper, more enduring sense of fulfillment.
Spirituality and Religion. Explore how spirituality can foster emotional resilience and inner peace.
Values as Life Anchors. Discover how reconnecting with personal values helps establish a moral compass for decision-making and fosters a purposeful life.
A CALL FOR REFORM IN PSYCHOLOGY
With its sharp critique of liberal psychology’s self-centric model, Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul is a clarion call for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals to reconsider their methods. Instead of encouraging endless self-focus, Schonbuch advocates for an approach rooted in meaning, responsibility, and connection with others.
Described by early readers as “revolutionary” and “a much-needed correction to today’s mental health paradigm,” this book is ideal for anyone disillusioned with mainstream self-help solutions and looking for a deeper, more enduring approach to emotional resilience and personal growth.
AVAILABLE NOW
For media inquiries, interviews, or guest appearances, please contact: Daniel Schonbuch, LMFT Email: danielschonbuch@gmail.com Web: torahpsychology.org/books Cell: 646-428-4723.
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