What is Person-Centered Therapy?

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Person-centered therapy was founded by Carl Rogers in the 1940s. It is also known as person-centered psychotherapy, person-centered counseling, client-centered therapy, and Rogerian psychotherapy.

Person-Centered therapists believe that each individual can grow and change within them, but they need a safe, therapeutic relationship to realize their potential. Rogers introduced the idea of unconditional positive regard, meaning Person-Centered counselors view the people they counsel in a positive light, no matter what problems they have. Rogers also states counselors must be authentic and transparent, meaning they don’t act as blank slates or try to hide sadness.

Your therapist will make a great effort to make the therapeutic alliance safe. This effort means they will listen to you without judgment. They will respond with warmth and kindness. They also will help you identify strengths and times that you showed yourself capable of problem-solving. They will use these examples to help show you that you can grow and change.

Therapists Who Specialize in Using Person-Centered Therapy

In my practice, Ohana Holistic Psychiatry, we foster a welcoming and nurturing environment, ensuring clients feel secure and deeply understood. We are unwaveringly committed to cultivating a positive and empathetic therapeutic alliance, providing you with the unwavering support you deserve.
My practice centers on enhancing mental wellness and overall quality of life for my patients. I specialize in the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, always approaching each individual with dignity and compassion. With a focus on compassion, hope, and the eradication of stigma surrounding mental health, I am dedicated to providing p...
Hello! I’m Priscilla A. Timoh, your dedicated and Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. My journey in mental health care has been fueled by a deep commitment to supporting individuals through their unique challenges and fostering strong connections with patients, their families, and the broader health community. I’ve honed my expertise in mental health nursing to provide you with comp...

Rose Chigbo, PMHNP-BC, APRN

Chesterfield

Virginia

An individualized treatment plan, collaborative decision-making in creating a care plan, evidenced-based treatment regimen, and active listening with therapy modality. My method embraces a calm, supportive, goal-directed, and personalized approach. During our initial session, anticipate experiences that foster healing, promote optimal health, impart knowledge, empower situational control, and ...

Brenda Pearson, PMHNP-BC

Baltimore

Maryland

I have extensive experience in understanding how physical and psychological illness affect the mind and body. I have learned that no one treatment is always effective for every person and any one ailment. My focus is holistic and I welcome natural treatments that have proven to be effective in providing relief as well as pharmacologic treatments. I truly believe the best outcome and optimal lev...

Sheila Fells, FNP-BC

Birmingham

Alabama

In every aspect of my work, from clinical practice to research and community involvement, my goal is to improve lives through compassionate care, education, and advocacy for healthier lifestyles. Thank you for considering me as your healthcare partner on your journey to wellness.

Olivier Djoumessi, PMHNP-BC

Mansfield

Texas

Welcome! I’m Olivier Djoumessi, your dedicated, compassionate, patient-focused, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. With a heart for healing and a commitment to your mental health, I bring compassion, expertise, and evidence-based care to every consultation. My practice is about managing symptoms and nurturing resilience so...

Charity Enwere, DNP, A-GNP-C

New York

New York

I believe that each individual is unique and deserves to be treated as such. My goal is to support you in taking the time to truly understand yourself, your strengths and challenges so that you can make informed decisions about the direction of your life. I’m not interested in throwing a bunch of pills at you and calling it a day, but I want to help you understand what’s going on with your body...
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Lori Karner, APRN, FNP-BC

Jacksonville

Florida

Hello! I'm Lori Karner, a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner, bringing over two decades of diverse healthcare experience to your service. I treat patients like a family member. I listen and invite them to exist and matter. I treat the whole person not just the disease or illness.