Stuck in a self-help loop?

We’re under constant pressure to self-diagnose and self-improve in order to “live our best lives.”

But with so many resources, methods, gurus and practices screaming for our attention,  it’s hard to separate the gems from the garbage.

What works, what’s worth a try, and what’s just an empty promise?

Lukin Soul uses solid clinical psychology science to help people like you choose wisely when it comes to self-help and spiritual trends.

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1:1 Consultation

Meet with Dr. Lukin to develop your own personal framework for incorporating self-help, scientific, and spiritual practices into your daily life and goals. Learn to evaluate ideas objectively and find clarity in your journey toward self-improvement.

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Speaking Engagements

Dr. Lukin delivers a dynamic talk for your class, team, workshop or retreat, exploring the intersection of psychological science and self-help trends. Your group will explore timely topics and learn to navigate the messaging and marketing chaos of the self-help space.

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Let’s get “Psycurious” about self-improvement.

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Lukin Soul uses the foundations of clinical psychology to help you:

Learn to separate the “probably helpful” from the “could be hurtful” in the self-improvement space

Develop your own wellness framework, based on your own experience and values

Shed ideas and practices you know aren’t working

Understand the psychology behind the self-improvement speak

Give yourself permission to explore, change your mind, and accept new ideas

Act on the ideas and advice that align with your values and “feel right” in your life

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Hi, I’m Dr. Konstantin Lukin, Ph.D.

Lukin Soul is an answer to thousands of self-help questions my patients have brought me over the last 20+ years of private practice as a clinical psychologist.

“What’s this trend about? Is this self-help book any good? Does meditation work? Can I manifest abundance? What happens when my religious practice clashes with clinical advice? Does this old idea still work for my life? If I start doing this thing, does it mean I failed at what I was doing before?”

The self-improvement space is overwhelming, to put it mildly. And when we’re searching for solutions, too many options can be too much to process.

I’ve been in your shoes.

I’m not just a clinical psychologist: I’m also a father of three, a husband, a business owner, and a cancer survivor. From religion and reading to yoga and diet, I’ve spent my career analyzing and road-testing both the “woo-woo” and the scientific to find balance through life’s ups and downs, personally and professionally.

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My conclusion?

Not everything can work, but some things are worth a try.

With infinite resources available, we have the ability to choose what works best for us.

We just need the right tools, permission to question, and a healthy dose of reason.

I created Lukin Soul to help people learn to decode the chaos of self-help and spirituality. It’s all about getting curious, staying objective, thinking critically, and listening to your gut.

Lukin Soul is the newest voice of the Lukin Center family, created for seekers and thinkers who want to get the most out of being human. I look forward to growing it alongside my clinical practice.