Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Person-centered therapy, also known as client-centered therapy or Rogerian therapy, is a non-directive psychotherapy that focuses on the client's experience and self-discovery. The goal of person-centered therapy is to help clients better understand themselves, develop a positive self-concept, and make healthy changes in their lives. The therapist's role is to create a supportive environment that encourages the client to explore their feelings and direct the therapy process.

I am grounded in person-centered therapy, and it has served as a solid base that I build upon with other approaches and techniques. I view my clients as the experts on their lives, and me as a collaborator and partner in their healing and growth. An integral part of my role is to create a safe, warm, non-judgmental relationship with my clients, where they can feel free to explore and challenge themselves.

My theoretical orientation is grounded in humanistic psychology with an anti-oppressive lens. As a therapist I believe the therapeutic relationship is key to an individual’s growth and change can only happen when someone feels empowered to exist.

Congruent. Non-Judgmental. Empathetic. These three person-centered therapy tenets are the foundation for all the therapy we provide, regardless of what specific modality or intervention your clinician integrates into this theoretical framework. We see you, and we hope to earn the privilege of sitting with you in the midst of whatever you're going through. You bring your right for self-determination and your power for choice and action -- we'll bring the map and the supports to get you through.

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.

Person-Centered therapy works to empower you and motivate you in the therapeutic process. Instead of viewing you as flawed, person-centered therapy focuses on your ability and desire for change and personal growth. Focusing on compassion and a nonjudgemental approach, you can focus on your journey of self-discovery and find your own solutions.

I let the client lead the session, showing them unconditional positive regard. In Person-Centered theory, I provide a non-judgemental space for clients. I work to de-pathologize clients and view them as fellow human beings. I demonstrate empathy with clients, helping them feel safe to explore their marginalized identities.

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 every person knows on some level what they need and the steps they need to take to find healing or create change. Each person also knows what they are ready to address past traumas or current struggles. I respect each person's process and knowledge of themselves and experiences. Sometimes simply having a place to process our emotions, explore our inner workings, and affirm our experiences lead to breakthroughs.

My person-centered approach focuses on helping you explore how vital being your true self is in order to lead the most fulfilling life.

Person-centered therapy allows the client to guide their sessions and therapeutic journey. Through validation, empathy, and active listening, I support clients in their journey to self-discovery and personal growth.

Whatever else I am doing, I am person centered-in my approach to therapy. That means that I'll do my best to meet you where you are and adjust my approach to your individual situation and needs.

As a therapist I always put the client at the center of the therapeutic process. I believe that every person has the capacity for self-understanding and growth and my role as a counselor is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for self-exploration. I want to support you in your journey towards person growth and fulfillment. Let's work together to empower you to live a life that is authentic to you.

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.

Person-centered therapy is centered on the belief that you, as a client, have vast internal resources that can lead you on a path to growth, and my job as a therapist is to create the conditions that allow you to access them. I believe in this approach as a foundation for all that I do, even when I am integrating other modalities (such as solution-focused or art therapy). I taught this approach and communication skills to counselors-in-training at Saint Mary's College of California.