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
Specifically, Lauren has experience working with emotional and behavioral problems, adoption and foster care issues, learning disabilities, anger issues, communication/family relational problems, and parenting concerns. Lauren also has experience working with mood disorders (such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder), grief/loss, emerging adults and phase of life issues related to the...
In an effort to cultivate an opportunity for healing and living a more peaceful and fulfilling life, together we will explore your current ways of being and seek to recognize behavioral patterns; I am committed to assisting clients as they work to improve their relationship with themself and others. I utilize humor, compassion, and empathy when providing guidance on beneficial skills and tools ...
I know that we have to make lemonade out of a few lemons tossed our way to live and enjoy life. This is why I enjoy offering affordable therapeutic services to help individuals confront and change how they respond to challenging life experiences and discomforting emotions. If you find yourself (including family/friends) having difficulties with traumatic experiences, stress, personality disorde...
For over fifteen years I have worked as a psychotherapist, specializing in child, adolescent, individual, and family therapy. I am passionate about helping others overcome conflicts and learn effective coping skills. Life can be hard sometimes! I have a PhD in Counseling and a Masters in Psychology, with training in Play Therapy and Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). I would love to offer m...
Do you feel like a prisoner in your own mind? Do you have an overwhelming sense of anxiety or depression? Shannon is a compassionate and caring Christian counselor who has helped hundreds of people to redefine their lives and live a more meaningful, joyous, and focused life. Shannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern with a Master's of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Libert...
I specialize in working with adults, college students and adolescents dealing with trauma, abuse and dissociation issues, mood disorders, and life changes including transitions, grief and loss issues. Clients seeking lasting change in their lives or just looking for help to identify goals towards finding balance in their daily lives, as well as individuals seeking to align with and live their...
Shannon Theobald's clinical counseling experience includes working with trauma, addiction, grief & loss, eating disorders, mental illness, & betrayal trauma. She also works with clients that have dual diagnoses. Using a relational, yet person-centered approach, she helps families and couples reconnect and build healthier communication and behaviors with each other. Shannon is also skill...
Vulnerability is one of humanity’s greatest strengths. The human capacity to heal, regenerate, and transform is remarkable. I take a holistic approach, mind, body, and spirit, treating the whole person. I consider therapy a partnership, a strong therapeutic alliance, collaborative in nature, where connection and rapport are essential to the therapeutic process. I create a safe, nonjudgmental...
My intention would be to help you learn to notice when you are being hijacked by this inner voice and to start feeling curious of how and why it is showing up in your experience. In my own journey, I have noticed that self-judgment is softened by curiosity and using the tool of self-examination, we can begin to heal the hurt(s) that keep you stuck.
I have a passion for helping others...
I specialize in individual therapy with adults with PTSD/trauma, bipolar, depression, and anxiety, although I have experience with many diagnoses and issues. I enjoy helping people learn to cope well with problems, understand themselves better, and become their best selves, while forming a healing relationship. I practice therapy with a strengths-based and client-centered approach, meaning that...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Are you struggling in your relationships or at work? Are you seeking a supportive counseling relationship to help you sort things out and move forward in your life? Whatever life challenges you are facing we will come together to work on them and develop solutions to help you experience relief and reach your goals. I bring over 25 years of...
[Accepting new clients] Being human can be as amazing and wonderful as it can be challenging and confusing. How do you cope when you are feeling trapped by your anxiety? Who do you turn to when you are experiencing grief, trauma or depression? How do you explain to others that you ‘just aren’t feeling yourself‘? Utilizing mindfulness based techniques and CBT, I provide a person centered approac...
I seek to provide guidance to aid you in breaking down the barriers that often accompany anxiety, PTSD, and various mood disorders. I specialize in grief and loss related to a loved one, career, relationship or physical capacity. I utilize a person centered approach to assist in you to navigate the peaks and valleys of your life. We can partner together to explore and develop healthier ways of...
*Currently offering telehealth.* When we hurt or feel overwhelmed, we might feel stuck with no way out and our personal well-being and relationships might suffer. If you are feeling overwhelmed or experiencing an emotional hurt that just doesn’t subside, a trained mental health professional such as myself, can help you discover new perspectives and new solutions. I believe each person is an exp...
Making the decision to seek support can be a difficult task and shows courage. Opening up and sharing your private thoughts, emotions, fears, and experiences with a therapist can be frightening. However within a trusting, confidential, and healthy therapeutic relationship it can also be rewarding and a great benefit. I make it a point to never take for granted the gift clients give in revealing...
