What is Humanistic Psychology?

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Humanistic Psychology believes humans have an innate ability to grow and achieve higher levels of happiness and functioning. It asserts that people need safety in relationships. Therefore, your counselor will provide you with warmth, genuineness, and authenticity. Whatever problems you bring to counseling, your therapist will listen to you with empathy. The goal is for you to feel seen, heard, and understood.

Your counselor will guide you to find strengths within yourself that you can utilize to reach your potential. For this reason, Humanistic Psychology is more of a guiding theory than a specific approach to counseling. It can help many people with nearly any mental health issue.

Therapists Who Specialize in Using Humanistic Psychology

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years in practice. My goal in my practice is to provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment in which my clients can explore their struggles and figure out how to best address them, so that they are able to experience more peace and live more authentically. I employ a variety of techniques to achieve these goals, including cognitive...
I specialize in providing psychological services to children and adolescents. These include neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy. Assessments can be invaluable tools that provide diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, and the basis for academic accommodations. The therapeutic interventions I provide to young clients can be used to address a range of common challenges...
Every human being has the capacity to feel good, do well and succeed in life, whatever that means to them. As a humanistic, relational, and psychodynamic psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people overcome whatever obstacles stand in the way of experiencing joy and living life to the fullest capacity possible. I work with adults and teens on a range of issues including depression and...
Feeling overwhelmed and drained by what is currently happening? It's completely understandable in these times. Connection with a therapist can help with these feelings. Therapy can lead to feeling more connected and nourished within yourself and your relationships. It can be so hard to engage in life when there are overwhelming feelings of anxiety, fear, sadness, grief, and confusion. Together,...

Jade Albin

Chicago

Illinois

Life brings unavoidable pain, discomfort and stress. We have all experienced difficult thoughts and emotions. I am passionate about supporting clients as they navigate this, helping them to connect with their values and remain present in their lives so that they may live a meaningful and flourishing life. I promote mindfulness, self-compassion, and healing. I work with the general adult populat...
As a mental health counselor, my intentions in practice are to provide individuals with a safe space and attentive presence as they come to share personal challenges that impact their emotional, relational and mental wellness. The counselor-person relationship will be a collaborative approach to exploring symptoms or behaviors that affects daily functioning and personal growth. The perception o...
Dr. Thouin has over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with children, adults and families. As a psychotherapist, she provides individual and group therapy, while specializing in substance use disorders, addictions (sex, pornography, internet/gaming), and co-occurring disorders (trauma, grief, depression, anxiety). She is passionate about building positive trusting...

Erica Hudson

Atlanta

Georgia

I am Dr. Erica Hudson I have been providing psychotherapy for over 15 years. I have a B.S. In biology, M.A. in professional counseling and a PhD in health psychology. I am a licensed professional counselor, and a national certified counselor who specialize in adolescents, adults, couples and families. I work with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, eating disorders, fertility issues,...

Samantha Appel

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

I believe that everyone deserves a time and a place to work on their mental health, heal from painful experiences, and move towards finding more meaning in their lives and relationships. I offer a warm and judgment-free zone to work on a range of issues. I believe psychotherapy works best when it is tailored to each person as a unique individual. I utilize an integrative model, drawing from...
Common themes that I address in my practice are anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, obsessive thoughts, PTSD/ trauma, LGBTQ+, gender & identity concerns, substance use & addiction, grief & loss, and anger, intimacy and sexuality. I take an integral approach to support my clients with exploring the connections that are not readily seen. I listen very deeply to what y...
I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. It is a safe place where someone can come and talk about what has been going on for them without judgment or shame. I proved a space where you can feel safe, heard, and understood. As we explore your world we will be creating a style designed specifically to meet your needs and goals. I strive to create a compassionate, non-judgmental environmen...
I provide a safe and compassionate environment to support you in your life journey and its many challenges. Through our work together you will develop a deeper understanding of yourself, which will allow you to navigate the murky waters of life, manage transitions, and live a life filled with meaning. Together we will explore your true nature and I will support you to find more comfort in your...

Brenda Marie LeShay

Los Angeles

California

WEDNESDAY EVENING AND SATURDAY OFFICE HOURS AVAILABLE Experiencing life’s vast and continuous challenges can sometimes seem overwhelming. It is in times like these when we need a little extra support. I am passionate about providing a safe space that is nonjudgmental and respectful, where I can help guide clients on a path of self-reflection, to a place of self-understanding, growth, and healin...