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

I promote a calm, relaxed conformable, non-judgmental safe environment that allows clients to express their true emotions, situations and intentions to achieve a long-term positive treatment outcome/resolution. I enjoy working with motivated and disciplined individuals of all ages and backgrounds who want to improve their mental health and are not aware of the variety of treatment options avail...

Dr. Ellen Wilson-Tarpeh, DNP, FNP-BC

Haddonfield

New Jersey

Dr. Wilson-Tarpeh is a nurse practitioner that has a passion for improving the health and wellness of individuals in her community by offering affordable, high-quality healthcare. Her focus is to improve physical/mental health and wellness by utilizing evidence-based research in the treatment of health conditions. Dr. Wilson-Tarpeh has over 20 years of experience caring for and treating patien...