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
Are you feeling stuck? Are you in a transition that feels overwhelming? Have you experienced a loss? Tyler believes you are worthy of being known and journeyed with as you look for hope again. He can help you feel less burdened as you share about your struggles and discover how you can take steps toward healing. Tyler Pickett is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who sees adults, coupl...
I believe it is highly important to meet clients where they are - this looks so different with everyone. Through a comprehensive assessment, I will work with the client and/or family to identify what treatment goals are needed. Once we determine what is needed, then we will make goals together that are realistic for client to meet and report a less symptoms.
Utilizing a team-based approach, I work with my clients to learn where they are and where they would like to be. I provide good feedback and we oftentimes work through several iterations of short, medium and long term goals.
Focusing on your history and story, I offer deep compassion and safe therapeutic companionship for individuals to uncover past beliefs and patterns in order to construct new ways of functional living and being.
Sydney believes everyone has a story worth telling and is worthy of a safe space to share. She is passionate about working with children, teenagers and young adults and seeing them grow. Whether you are looking for support for yourself or your child/ teenager Sydney encourages you to take that first step of courage and reach out!
I treat all of my patients with kindness and respect. I believe that everyone should be treated as human beings. My patients understand that when they agree to participate in therapy services with me, that it is a safe space with no bias or judgement.
My treatment philosophy centers on providing holistic, patient-centered care that addresses the unique biopsychosocial needs of each individual. My approach integrates evidence-based practice with compassion, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to promote optimal mental health outcomes.