Humanistic therapy, also known as humanism, is a therapeutic approach that combines mindfulness and behavioral therapy, with positive social support. Humanistic therapy is grounded in the belief that people are innately good. The focus is on the individual client’s experience, with humanistic therapists believing that that approach is more beneficial and informative than a focus on groups of individuals with similar characteristics. Emphasis is given to creativity, free will, and human potential, with a focus on a person’s positive traits and their ability to use their personal instincts to find wisdom, growth, healing, and fulfillment within themselves. This type of therapy encourages a self-awareness and mindfulness that helps the client change their state of mind and behavior from one set of reactions to a healthier one with more productive and thoughtful actions. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s humanistic therapy experts.
A foundation of humanistic therapy is recognizing the potential of each individual and helping them to actualize this. Everyone, at times, struggles in actualizing their potential. Roadblocks to personal growth often lead to anxiety, doubt, insecurity, and depression. Self-awareness, self-acceptance, and growth toward actualizing one's potential are important components of overcoming a variety of personal, emotional, ad relational problems.
— Louis Hoffman, Psychologist in Colorado Springs, COI am a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator; this helps me support my clients around topics such as vulnerability, courage, shame, and worthiness. The work invites people to examine the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are holding them back and identify the new choices and practices that will move them toward more authentic and wholehearted living. The primary focus is on developing shame resilience skills and developing daily practices that transform the way we live, love, parent, and lead.
— Amy Emery (telehealth only), Licensed Clinical Social Worker in , MAHumanistic therapy is a mental health approach that emphasizes the importance of being your true self in order to lead the most fulfilling life.It’s based on the principle that everyone has their own unique way of looking at the world. This view can impact your choices and actions.Humanistic therapy also involves a core belief that people are good at heart and capable of making the right choices for themselves. If you don’t hold yourself in high regard, it’s harder to develop your full potential
— Tabitha Ford, Licensed Clinical Social WorkerIf you've heard it once, you've heard it a thousand times: you are unique. At this point, it seems cliche, but inspecting the ways in which you are unique provides valuable perspective and insight into the choices that we can make in the here and now. I use humanistic approaches to allow clients to explore who they are and to better understand themselves, their values, and the choices they make.
— Matty Blanc-Paul, Counselor in Boulder, COCarl Rogers taught us to value the client, not to look down on them like idiots who do not know what is going on in their own life. Therapists should collaborate with the client with sincere respect. One of the chief cornerstones is genuineness with the client. A sincere relationship, not just a simple paid cold-hearted client.
— Monte Miller, Psychologist in Austin, TXHumanistic therapy is an approach that emphasizes the importance of being your true self in order to lead the most fulfilling version of your life. We will work collaboratively to understand you as a whole person, especially the positive characteristics and protentional growth that can foster change. We will explore the importance of being the authentic self, learn to accept and love yourself, and ultimately to work towards overall growth.
— Michelle Liu, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Glendale, CAIf you've heard it once, you've heard it a thousand times: you are unique. At this point, it seems cliche, but inspecting the ways in which you are unique provides valuable perspective and insight into the choices that we can make in the here and now. I use humanistic approaches to allow clients to explore who they are and to better understand themselves, their values, and the choices they make.
— Matty Blanc-Paul, Counselor in Boulder, COMy humanistic values show through in my work with people. These values include my beliefs that each person has value, dignity, and worth. These beliefs help me to be warm, empathic, and non-judgmental.
— Amber Holt, Clinical Social Worker in Gig Harbor, WAA humanistic orientation was embedded in all of the course work to earn my master's degree. This has always been my foundation, with any other therapy approach built on top.
— Mark Myran, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Irvine, CAAlso known as humanism, humanistic therapy is a positive approach to psychotherapy that focuses on a person’s individual nature, rather than categorizing groups of people with similar characteristics as having the same problems. Humanistic therapy looks at the whole person, not only from the therapist’s view but from the viewpoint of individuals observing their own behavior. The emphasis is on a person’s positive traits and behaviors, and the ability to use their personal instincts to find wisdo
— Toby Williams, Creative Art Therapist in Brooklyn, NYHumanistic therapy is all about focusing on the connecting pieces that make us human. We'll discuss the shared nature of experiences.
— Courtney Latham, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Wayzata, MNA foundation of humanistic therapy is recognizing the potential of each individual and helping them to actualize this. Everyone, at times, struggles in actualizing their potential. Roadblocks to personal growth often lead to anxiety, doubt, insecurity, and depression. Self-awareness, self-acceptance, and growth toward actualizing one's potential are important components of overcoming a variety of personal, emotional, ad relational problems.
— Louis Hoffman, Psychologist in Colorado Springs, COHumanistic therapy focuses on the here and now. The humanistic therapist provides a space of warmth, empathy, and acceptance to meet the client where they are at. In humanistic therapy, there is no power dynamic and we are both equals exploring these issues collaboratively. We may explore different issues in life including freedom, death, isolation, and meaninglessness.
— Joshua Bogart, Professional Counselor Associate in Beaverton, ORMy approach with clients is both universal and personal. Every client is unique and brings into the room a unique set of experiences, beliefs, goals and desires. And at the same time all humans experience suffering and have a desire to relieve their suffering and be happy. With this dualism I try to help clients better see and understand the sources of their suffering while also using their experiences of suffering to nourish their innate connection with other humans and the world at large.
— Brittany Toon, Licensed Professional Counselor in New Orleans, LATherapists are expertly trained in certain theories but they aren't the expert of you - you know yourself best! In sessions, clients uncover and highlight their strengths, explore how they feel at the present moment when discussing certain topics of their choosing, and empower them to identify their unmet needs. The therapist's role is to offer unconditional support to create a brave space where clients uncover truths to help connect them to their authentic selves.
— Shelby Dwyer, Counselor in Boston, MAHT Humanistic Therapy is a mental health approach that emphasizes the importance of being your true self in order to lead the most fulfilling life. It's based on the principle that everyone has their own unique way of looking at the world. This view can impact your choices and actions.
— Mo Deutsch, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Charlotte, NC