Person-Centered (Rogerian)

I take a collaborative approach, joining with clients to provide support and care around the issues that are present for them. Each client’s unique strengths and needs shape what our work together looks like.

Practicing unconditional positive regard is fundamental to who I am as a therapist. Compassion, connection and deepening our understanding are at the root of most, if not all healing.

The baseline for person-centered therapy is this: I don't know what's best for you. I don't put my ego into your life. I don't judge you. Instead, I am a safe space of understanding, that helps you find your goals for therapy, your desires for healing, your hopes for change in your life, and then I help you gently navigate through challenges to reach your goals and bring hope to your life.

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 take a person centered approach in my therapy practice.

Person-centered therapy seeks to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment in which the client can explore the issues holding them back from achieving their full potential. The therapist serves as a guide, helping the client find their own answers and develop greater insight into their thoughts and behavior patterns. This type of therapy is based on the belief that everyone can grow and change, given the right conditions.

My doctoral studies and training focused on classical, Client-Centered theory and therapies in the tradition founded by Carl Rogers. I teach Person-Centered therapy at the graduate level, contributing to clinical research and international conferences.

Tracy specializes in Person-Centered (Rogerian) counseling, creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and valued. He believes clients are experts in their own lives and focuses on fostering growth through empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuine understanding. By exploring experiences and building self-esteem, Tracy helps clients cultivate resilience and achieve meaningful, lasting personal change.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” -Carl Rogers. Self-acceptance is not an excuse to ignore bad behavior. It is a doorway to actually help us take full responsibility for our lives - the good and bad - and move more fully into our preferred selves. A Person-Centered approach is deceptively simple, but turns out to be a lot harder than we think in that it targets the culprit behind so many of our problems: shame.

Through a Person-Centered approach to therapy, I will create an atmosphere that is inviting and accepting. I will essentially meet you exactly where you are and will empower you through continued increases in self-acceptance and modifications of behavior.

I use a person centered approach, which believes the client is the expert on their own experience and the therapist helps to guide in growth. As a therapist, this means I place important on a collaborative and safe relationship which values client autonomy, self-actualization and uniqueness.

In my person-centered therapy approach, I prioritize creating a non-judgmental, empathetic, and genuine therapeutic environment. This foundation allows clients to explore their feelings and thoughts openly, facilitating self-discovery and personal growth. I focus on understanding each client’s perspective deeply, supporting them in finding their own solutions to challenges. This empowers clients to realize their potential, improve self-esteem, and make positive changes in their lives based on th

I have received extensive training and certification, as well as continued education credits in person-centered therapy.

I use unconditional positive regards to treat clients as the main instrument, and they get to control the session.

You will be supported as an individual in my sessions, and allowed to feel your emotions and be encouraged to do so. I work hard to avoid judgment in my sessions, as judgement will shut down growth and change.

I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment. My expertise lies in empowering clients by emphasizing their innate strengths and capacity for self-healing. Through active listening, unconditional positive regard, and genuine empathy, I guide clients in exploring their thoughts and feelings, promoting personal growth and self-discovery. This approach helps clients achieve greater self-awareness and fulfillment.

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.