Person-Centered (Rogerian)

This therapy will be utilized to create a client-focused, supportive, and non judgemental environment to allow for open discussion.

Person-centered therapy involves three main pieces. Treating each person with unconditional positive regard, being empathetic, and genuine. I approach each client with these values, aiming to create a safe and open space where you can feel free to be yourself without judgment.

Working on self acceptance, finding your authentic self and being involved in a healthy supportive environment will encourage you to self-explore and promote personal growth.

This all begins (for my clients) in-session with Person-Centered (Rogerian) therapy, because arguably no other modality is better at establishing the beginning (and cultivating) what we refer to as the therapeutic alliance (relationship). Most in this field will agree that without the therapeutic rapport there is no real counseling taking place, and without it the client would basically be wasting their time on that couch.

I believe that the client is in charge of their counseling journey and the therapist is merely there for scaffolding and guiding. A therapist must adapt their counseling interventions to the client's needs and not vice versa.

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.

Person-Centered Therapy emphasizes that the individual is in the driver’s seat in their own treatment. The therapist, in this type of therapy, is seen as a facilitator rather than an authority figure. The role of the therapist is to support the client through their journey of self-discovery.

For many clients, I believe that the therapeutic relationship itself can be healing. Having a space that is built on the foundations of authenticity, unconditional positive regard and empathy is rare in our daily life and for that reason, it is often healing to experience.

At the heart of my practice I am a person-centered clinician. It is based on the idea that the client knows what is best, and that the therapist's role is to facilitate an environment in which the client can bring about positive change. I facilitate a client through the process by listening, counseling, and allowing for the client's transformation

I know that you are the expert on your experiences and your world, I can provide expertise on the process and wellness strategies. We will work together to combine our perspectives and create a healthy and collaborative plan to make the most of your time.

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.

This approach focuses on creating a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly seen and heard. By centering the therapeutic process around your needs and strengths, I help you explore and grow in a way that is empowering. This approach fosters self-discovery, healing, and lasting change. Person-Centered approaches were the foundation of my education and a key reason why I chose counseling over similar professions.

If we do not feel heard, seen and understood, no progress can be made. You are not a problem to be fixed but a person to walk alongside as you navigate life struggles.

A person enters person centered therapy in a state of incongruence. It is the role of the therapists to reverse this situation. The purpose of Roger’s humanistic therapy is to increase a person’s feelings of self-worth, reduce the level of incongruence between the ideal and actual self, and help a person become more of a fully functioning person.

I have read several of Carl Roger's works and feel that his approach to therapy truly resonates with mine. I have a deep belief in the six necessary and sufficient conditions.

Although I take an eclectic approach, I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to facilitate your journey by providing a non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Through active listening and empathetic understanding, I aim to help you gain clarity and insight into your own unique path.

I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth when provided with a safe, accepting space. My person-centered approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and non-judgment. You lead the process, and I offer support, insight, and curiosity to help you connect with your inner wisdom, develop self-trust, and move toward greater fulfillment.