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
My current practice focuses on helping youth age 12 and older, individual adults, and families. While I am eclectic in approach, I primarily utilize techniques & practices drawn from Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Relaxation Skills, Guided Imagery, and Transpersonal Psychology. Needs...
My hope for therapy, and our time together, is that you can start to become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, behaviors and beliefs. By doing this you will start the process of empowering yourself towards a whole healthy person. We will spend time together examining each of these categories in a way that will give you a new outlook on life. I also believe balance in life is needed, and oft...
Are you feeling stressed? Anxious? Or just down in the dumps? Feeling like no one is willing to listen and understand? I know when I feel that way it is nice to have someone to talk to. I am always willing to lend an ear and I am always accepting new clients. I am one of those people that loves helping others and is always there to assist in anyway I can. My personal experiences with divorce, a...
I understand that the decision to enter into counseling may have been a difficult one for you. I know that making that first call is the most difficult and bravest thing you can do for yourself. I have been on both sides of the desk, so I can relate to that fear and anxiety. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed with the demands of life, our "vessels" are empty at the end of a busy day, week, etc....
****I am not currently accepting new clients***I use a strength-based, person centered, integrated approach, working collaboratively to identify, clarify, and create meaningful treatment goals. I work to meet individuals where they are, with the understanding that you are the expert of your own experience. I draw from a variety of evidence-based methodologies to create a unique therapeutic...
In a supportive non judgmental down-to-earth atmosphere I believe in complete transparency to fully engage each client to ensure a person centered approach to treatment and goal setting. I work with individuals, families, and couples through a HIPPA secure online portal, or in a warm and welcoming home-like office environment. I specialize in several areas including women's issues, parenting...
Deciding if therapy is right for you can be a tough decision. Finding the right therapist may be even harder. Your pain, struggles and story are unique. There is no one-size fits all approach. My goal for you is to feel heard, safe, and whole. My practice is grounded in methods of cognitive-behavioral, positive psychology, solution focused, and person centered therapies. I am strategic with usi...
Hello, I'm Jennifer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, (LPC). I have been practicing in the mental health field for 8 years and find my field highly fulfilling. I enjoy working with individuals with Anxiety Disorders and Depressive Disorders, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered theoretical orientations. When our thinking, feelings, and behaviors are not congruent...
Early chapters of our lives inform how comfortable we are in connecting with others. How we navigate relationships, how we parent, how we view the world, and how we believe it views us. I believe that healing occurs through the power of a collaborative therapeutic connection, in which new perspectives are formed within the safety of a supportive, judgment free environment. I am person centered,...
Life is full of highs and lows and it can be difficult to navigate through some of the intense emotions that coincide with everyday life occurrences. As a clinician, I recognize how difficult it can be to seek help. I treat each of my patients individualistically and attempt to meet their unique needs drawing from a broad range of therapeutic techniques including: cognitive behavioral therapy,...
I have been practicing in the field of substance use and mental health for over 9 years, in a variety of roles. Working from the perspective that each client is an individual who brings a unique set of strengths with them into the therapeutic process, my approach is eclectic and person centered ;therapy is a collaborative journey that builds on this premise. The recovery process, whether in ter...
I believe that everyone deserves to know that they are worthy of love simply for who they are. While I specialize in art therapy, my counseling style employs an empathetic person centered approach, which incorporates mindfulness and a variety of counseling techniques. I work with individuals and families from all walks of life who are ready to create meaningful change. I am passionate about...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing thoughtful and caring person centered therapy. I specialize in providing individualized therapeutic care for children, teens, young adults and adults affected by behavioral and emotional problems to help them achieve inner calm and a sense of well-being. I can help with grief and trauma, explore issues of attachment and assist with improving...
I am a firm believer in empowering children and teens to recognize their individual strengths and gifts. I work to create a safe atmosphere with clients using an eclectic range of skills such as play, activity based or talk therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents and families who may be experiencing concerns with behavioral and emotional regulation/disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorde...
Life can be stressful, down right overwhelming at times. “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.”-Helen Keller. During these times when things become too difficult to manage on our own, counseling can help with learning healthier ways to cope, expressing deep emotions in a safe environment, working on goals, and reaching your potential. My years of...
