Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Empathy and non-judgmental listening are fundamental to providing healing therapy.

I believe in meeting a client where they are in life. To me, the client knows themselves best and I will never pretend to know them more than they know themselves.

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 importance on a collaborative and safe relationship which values client autonomy, self-actualization and uniqueness.

I prioritize building a strong therapeutic alliance, where you are free to explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. I trust in your ability to find solutions and navigate life’s challenges with the right support. My role is to walk alongside you, offering encouragement and understanding as you work toward your goals and realize your full potential.

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.

I believe you are the expert on yourself and focus on what my clients what to work on.

I have been trained to help you determine whether to adapt to or accept situations by the way you interpret your emotions, cognitions, and behaviors. This helps you bring meaning to your life which leads to self-actualization. I have been helping people grow, develop, and learn to be autonomous. My non-directive approach here provides awareness to you through reflection and by helping you with effective information processing.

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.

Person-centered therapy uses a non-authoritative approach that allows clients to take more of a lead in discussions so that, in the process, they will discover their own solutions. The therapist acts as a compassionate facilitator, listening without judgment and acknowledging the client’s experience without moving the conversation in another direction.

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

I use Person-Centered therapy as my foundation as I believe you are the expert of your life and I am here to be your support. I'll help you iron out the wrinkles so that you can better able to understand yourself and meet your goals of therapy.

Before i was a therapist, I was an actor and then a barista. First and foremost I believe in the healing power of the connecting of relationships between people. During my time at Northwestern I did extensive research on the working relationship, my approach is based on that research. We are humans first, and client/counselors second!

My approach involves allowing clients to lead their sessions as experts of their own lives while assisting them along the journey. My role is to listen non-judgmentally using active listening techniques and unconditional positive regard. I utilize this technique with every client to build rapport and empower them with tools to solve their own problems.

Person-Centered theory is all about a way of being towards you. It is grounded in the desire to show respect and care for you as a person. Carl Rogers (founder of Person-Centered theory) coined an idea known as Unconditional Positive Regard. The goal of my actions as your counselor is to show a deep value, care, and respect, for you. I want to create a space that says, “I honor you and hold no judgment for any piece of you.” A space where you can safely become the best version of yourself.

Person-centered therapy helps clients explore their feelings and develop insights about themselves. It's based on the idea that people are naturally motivated to achieve positive psychological functioning, and that clients are the experts on what works best for them.