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

Your story matters. We all weave a narrative unique to ourselves and as a result, there is no “one size fits all” modality of counseling. Here at A. King Counseling and Consultation, your narrative is our focus. We strive to understand what drives you and what causes you to get stuck; to understand your individual highs and lows in order to make the most impactful change possible in your life.

Katherine Mahan, LPC, NCC

Richmond

Virginia

I am a licensed professional counselor with a decade of post-graduate clinical experience. I’m also a human being who’s living in this beautiful, challenging world, just like you. My strengths as a clinician include forging strong relationships with my clients and providing them with various resources to help them better understand themselves and the world.

Pa Tou Vue, MS, LPCC

North Saint Paul

Minnesota

TELEHEALTH ONLY Hello! I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in Minnesota and am also fully licensed as a Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. I have worked with clients throughout the lifespan struggling with a range of issues including but not limited to domestic violence, physical/sexual abuse, assault, neglect, grief, relationship struggles, other life transitions, and parenting…

Emily Cuadra, MCMHC, LPC

Chickasha

Oklahoma

Emily graduated with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2020. Before graduating and beginning her candidacy, she worked as a Behavioral Health Case Manager at local schools. Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Byte and Associates, LLC in Chickasha, Oklahoma and also sees clients via telehealth on BetterHelp or Doxy.Me.