Dr. Tyler Hudson (Ph.D., The Ohio State University) is Assistant Professor of Counseling and practicing psychotherapist whose work draws on the existential tradition, emphasizing freedom, personal responsibility, and the development of the self. His work explores how individuals navigate questions of meaning, humanness, identity, and agency in an increasingly complex world.
His scholarly interests include existential psychotherapy, men’s issues, and spirituality. Dr. Hudson teaches graduate courses in Counseling Theories, Counseling Men, Lifestyle and Career, Professional Ethics, and Counseling Techniques. Prior to his current role, he served as a lecturer at The Ohio State University, where he also worked in suicide prevention initiatives and ran the Stress Management and Resiliency Training Lab. He also regularly contributes to wellbeing and human flourishing initiatives through the Wellness Institute. Alongside his master’s and doctoral training in counseling, Dr. Hudson holds a Master of Theological Studies, reflecting his longstanding interest in the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of the human condition.
In addition to his academic work, he maintains a private counseling and consulting practice focused on self-leadership, durable human skills, and helping professionals and leaders align performance, well-being, and purpose.
Dr. Hudson lives with his wife and three children in central Ohio. When not teaching, writing, or speaking, he enjoys traveling with his family and spending time outdoors tending their garden, visiting nearby state parks, or exploring the Columbus Museum of Art.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
Existential and Philosophical Psychotherapy
- International Society for the Science of Existential Psychology (ISSEP)
- National Philosophical Counseling Association (NPCA), formerly American Society for Philosophy, Counseling, and Psychotherapy (ASPCP)
Counseling and Psychotherapy
- American Counseling Association
- American Mental Health Counselors Association
- Association for Humanistic Counseling
Men and Masculinity Studies
- American Men’s Studies Association
- Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities (APA Division 51)
Selected Presentations
“Tending to Our Humanness: A Humanistic and Existential Response to Technological Progress and Modern Estrangement.” Association for Humanistic Counseling National Conference. New Orleans, LA. May 2026.
“Information and Enlightenment in the AI Age: Maintaining Transformational learning in Counselor Education.” Association for Humanistic Counseling National Conference. New Orleans, LA. May 2026.
“The Role of Spirituality and Human Wellbeing.” Invited to present at The Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio. April 2026.
“Spirituality, Humanness, and Wellbeing.” The Wellness Institute Winter Wellness Retreat. Columbus, Ohio. February 2026.
“Professional Identities: The Development of the Self.” Invited by The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology. Columbus, Ohio. October 2025.
“Stronger Together: Promoting Suicide Prevention for Military Affiliated Students.” American Counseling Association Conference & Expo. Toronto, Ontario. March 2023.
“Boys’ Mental Health and Wellness: An Evidence-Based Guide.” Invited by the Catholic Diocese of Ohio. June 2022.
“Men’s Mental Health: Help-Seeking Barriers and Enablers.” Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Webinar Series. Columbus, Ohio. May 2022.
“Men’s Mental Health. Voices for Suicide Prevention, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Podcast. March 2022.
“Men’s Mental Wellness: Transitioning from Help-Giver to Help-Seeker.” American Men’s Studies Association Interdisciplinary Virtual Conference. June 2021.
“Spirituality, Wellness, and Human Flourishing.” Association for Humanistic Counseling Virtual National Conference. June 2021.
“Men, Masculinity, and What it Means to be Human.” Association for Humanistic Counseling Virtual National Conference. June 2021.
“Infusing Men’s Issues into the CACREP Curriculum.” Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference. Seattle, Washington. October 2019.
“Spirituality and Wellness.” Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling National Conference. Colorado Springs, Colorado. July 2019.
“Callings and Wellness: The Spirituality of Work.” Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling National Conference. Colorado Springs, Colorado. July 2019.
“Resiliency, Stress Management, and Heart Rate Variability.” Concordia University. Columbus, Ohio. July 2019.
“What Men Want (and Need) Their Counselor to Know: Research, Best Practices, & Common Presenting Concerns of Male Clients.” Ohio Counseling Association, All Ohio Counselors Conference. Columbus, Ohio. November 2019.
“Stress Management and Resiliency Training: An Introduction and Demonstration of Bio-feedback.” Workshop for The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. Columbus, Ohio. October 2019.
“Biofeedback, Relaxation Strategies, and Evidence-Based Methods for Managing Stress.” Workshop for The Ohio State University Buckeyes Pistol Team. Columbus, Ohio. September 2019.
“Navigating Your PhD as a Parent and Partner.” Invited by the Ohio State University Educational Studies Teaching Association, Columbus, Ohio. September 2018.
Selected Publications
Granello, P., Fleming, M., Hudson, T.D. (2023). Men’s Mental Health: A Wellness Based Approach to Healthy Masculinity. Cognella Academic Publishing.
Hudson, T.D. (2025). Spirituality, Humanness, and Wellbeing. International Association for Wellness Counseling. June 2025.
Hudson, T. D. (2022). Identifying Enablers and Barriers to Mental Health Help Seeking Among Middle-aged Men in Ohio: A Mixed-Methods Analysis. The Ohio State University.
Hudson, T.D. (2021). Social Resilience. In P. F. Granello (Ed.), Student Resiliency: The Subtle Art of Wellness (pp. 35–42). Cognella Academic Publishing.
Zyromski, B., Hudson, T.D., Baker, E., & Granello, D.H. (2019). Guidance Counselors or School Counselors: How the Name of the Profession Influences Perceptions of Competence. Journal of Professional School Counseling.
