Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Person-centered therapy, also sometimes called Rogerian therapy or client-centered therapy, was first developed by Carl Rogers in the 1940s. Person-centered therapy borrows from humanistic approaches and is based on Rogers’ belief that all people are fundamentally good and have the ability to fulfill their potential. In person-centered therapy, clients will typically take more of a lead in sessions, with the therapist acting as a compassionate, non-judgmental facilitator. The idea is that, in the process, the client will steer their own journey of self-discovery and will find their own solutions. Think this approach might work for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s person-centered therapy experts today.

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A profound awareness of your here-and-now emotional and cognitive experience can help you bring light to detrimental thought patterns that you have been falling into over and over again. With a better sense of self awareness, you will feel empowered to break and replace those unhelpful thought patterns that keep you down.

— Gavin Cross, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in West Hollywood, CA

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.

— Emmily Weldon, Counselor in Atlanta, GA
 

I gravitated toward this theory in my education and training and it has been my main approach in my work since.

— Mariah Dancing, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Oakland, CA

It's important that your experience in therapy is based on what you need. I will take time to get to know you and listen to your goals and preferences so the interventions used in therapy are a realistic reflection of your values, beliefs, strengths, personality, and needs.

— Sarah Gregoire, Social Worker in North Providence, RI
 

I work from a Person-Centered perspective, I believe that you are the expert on yourself and my job is to provide a safe space for you to explore the idea of change. Sessions typically look like a conversation where I provide feedback and sometimes challenge you to explore ideas that maybe you haven't thought of previously. I treat all of my clients with unconditional positive regard, meaning that I will never judge your decisions or actions, rather we may examine what led to these decisions.

— Chris Paton, Psychotherapist in Seattle, WA

The therpeuctic alliance is the heart of the therapy process. A deep connection between the therapist and client provides a fertile ground for real change and progress.

— Jennifer Driscoll, Counselor in Mamaroneck, NY
 

The person-centered approach is based on unconditional positive regard for the person. This factor has been strongly linked with successful outcomes in therapy. In my work, I focus on building rapport with clients and offering a safe, comfortable space for doing the difficult work ahead.

— Sara Hegerty, Psychologist in ,

I believe that people need their therapist to be empathic and on their side. This means that I will always honor where you feel your journey needs to go and validate your experiences.

— Amanda Kimbrell, Licensed Professional Counselor in Hendersonville, TN
 

Research shows that the quality of the relationship between client and therapist is the most pivotal factor in the success or failure of therapy. The 3 core conditions of the Person-Centered approach are unconditional positive regard, empathy and authenticity and they set the stage for an effective therapeutic relationship. I strive to communicate these qualities to my client’s to encourage trust and transparency resulting in growth and healing

— Jennifer Durbin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Fullerton, CA

My expertise lies in person-centered therapy, where I create a non-judgmental, empathetic space for clients to uncover their expertise in their lives. Together, we explore your unique journey, fostering self-discovery, growth, and healing.

— Brianna Campbell, Mental Health Counselor in New York, NY
 

Research shows that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is the most pivotal factor in the success or failure of treatment. The three core conditions of the Person-Centered approach are unconditional positive regard, empathy and authenticity and set the stage for an effective therapeutic alliance. I strive to communicate these qualities to my clients to encourage trust and transparency resulting in growth and healing.

— Jennifer Durbin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Fullerton, CA

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.

— Live Life Now! Counseling and Coaching Tonya Jordan, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
 

Person-Centered Counseling (PCC) is the bread and butter of counseling for most therapists and is known within our field to be "necessary, but not sufficient." (Thus, my other modalities.) What I want you to know is this: 1) I am a human first, professional second; 2) I genuinely honor who you are; 3) Your goals are my goals, progress to you is progress to me; and 4) YOU are the expert on you, so your big life decisions are entirely up to you.

— Margo James, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Austin, TX

I have been practicing person centered treatment for over 15 years.

— Kirk Burke-Hamilton, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington, DC