Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Person-Centered (Rogerian) therapy is about creating a safe, non-judgemental space for talking and exploring. It fosters the idea that the client is not "wrong" but instead invites, with questioning from the therapist, to explore what is right for them in their life, and asserts the idea that the client will come to a conclusion with a listening and supportive ear. It is great for healing wounds from trauma, boosting self esteem/ self love, relationship and career issues, and processing grief.

Each person has a unique viewpoint from their lived experiences, and I strive to empathize and connect with my client and their viewpoint as a guide for treatment. Although a person centered approach can be seen as quite passive, I feel that it is crucial to build a foundational empathetic relationship, in which you as the client feel you are leading the therapy experience. I tend to be more person centered to begin, and transition into more structured approaches as we progress.

I help clients by putting clients into the driver's seat in treatment and creating a non-judgmental space for clients to express concerns.

Person-centered therapy uses a non-authoritative approach that allows clients to take more of a lead in discussions so that, in the process, they will discover their own solutions. The therapist acts as a compassionate facilitator, listening without judgment and acknowledging the client’s experience without moving the conversation in another direction.

Using unconditional positive regard, I aim to create a space in which clients can speak freely and without judgment. By using Person-Centered therapy, you can be assured that you are in a safe place with someone who genuinely cares about your wellbeing. "The good life is a process, not a state of being, it is a direction, not a destination," - Carl Rogers

I take a person centered approach in my therapy practice.

I was trained in person-centered therapy while in graduate school. I have studied Rogerian concepts and truly believe in the approach of holding space for client's to process their feelings in attempts to achieve their self-actualizing potential. I try to embody the core concepts of empathy, genuineness, and non-judgmentalness in my work and in my life.

In my person-centered approach to therapy, I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood. Through genuine support and deep self-exploration, you discover your own strengths, gain clarity and move toward meaningful personal growth.

Utilizing unconditional positive regard, I help to create a safe space for clients. I work to de-pathologize the clients and view them as fellow human beings. I help clients feel safe to explore their marginalized identities. Empathy is a primary aspect of person-centered, and creating an authentic relationship with clients can be a powerful space for healing.

Person Centered Therapy is a form of talk therapy that uses a a non-judgmental and non-directive approach to allow clients to feel empowered by self direction and their own insights. This therapy requires empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard from the therapist. https://www.centerfortheperson.org/person-centered-psychotherapy/

I believe that you are the expert on yourself, and that the things you feel are most important to discuss are what will guide our therapeutic work together.

I believe you are the expert of your own life, and the things you feel are the most important to discuss will guide our therapeutic work together.

Developed by Carl Rogers, Person-Centered Therapy is a humanistic approach that emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship. It is based on the belief that individuals have an inherent capacity for self-healing and personal growth, but that this is often hindered by conditions of worth or societal pressures.

The foundation of any approach I use is person-centered therapy. This is because I believe the client is the expert of their own experience (you)! I am here to help give you an extra set of eyes and ears on your situation, but ultimately, you are the one who determines what you want your life to be.

As a person-centered therapist, I seek to reveal to my clients their knowledge of themselves. They are the true experts on their own happiness, and the point of therapy is to help them tap into that expertise and make use of it every day, not only within the therapy hour.

I specialize in person-centered therapy, focusing on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel valued and heard. By fostering a strong therapeutic relationship built on empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness, I help clients explore their feelings, gain self-awareness, and work towards personal growth and healing. This approach empowers clients to tap into their own inner resources and make meaningful changes in their lives.

To me, person-centered theory is a way of being, not just in counseling but in all aspects of life. Engaging in this perspective means I follow your lead. I'm honored to join you on your journey and shed light on patterns, needs, and values you may not have recognized before. You get to decide what pieces to keep or leave behind in order to recreate the you that feels most congruent and connected.