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 approach is individualized care. My goal is to support you in taking the time to understand yourself, your true strengths, and your 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 and mind so that we can come up wit...
Open Heart Healed Mind utilize mindfulness, positive psychology, and other techniques tailored to your needs. Together we'll unearth patterns holding you back and empower you to live your fullest life. As a proud Latina therapist, I understand adversity and the power of transformation. I provide compassionate, non-judgemental care with empathy and respect.
I have a passion for helping people of all ages and backgrounds. I believe highly in patient-centered care and encourage patients to be a part of their own care plan. I also understand the everyday restraints of healthcare such as childcare, work, and financial troubles. I also believe in taking the holistic approach to medicine, which takes into account the whole "mind and body of the person.
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A person-first philosophy guides my approach to treatment. This means that I tend to be much less focused on rigid symptom checklists and more on how stressors and mental health challenges impact individuals in their daily lives. This allows not only for the flexibility to target particular areas of focus that are meaningful for each individual but also for the adaptability to be able to respon...
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I believe the core of therapy is the relationship between client and therapist; therefore I have an active and engaged approach to working with my clients. I hope that clients take away a sense of comfort and ease after our first session. I know that finding a new therapist can sometimes be difficult and anxiety inducing; my goal is always to create a safe space for my clients. I try to identif...
I believe that all people deserve access to quality, non-judgement healthcare that include providers that listen and truly care. My goal is to treat each patient as an individual human, to the best of my ability. I understand that people often have apprehension when seeing a provider for a multitude of reasons. I strive to ease that and connect with each individual so that I can help them.
My overall plan and goal are to treat and educate patients while clarifying their diagnoses and treatment plans. I will work diligently to ensure each patient's goals are met while optimizing healthy outcomes.
