Humanistic Therapy

Humanistic-Existential therapy values human growth and potential while acknowledging the barriers created by common and subconscious existential concerns.

As a person-centered therapist I approach my work with clients by fostering a therapeutic enviornment. By providing clients with unconditional positive regard, emotional congruence, and empathy, the space for change is created. Working with clients in a collaborative manner I strive to help them develop congruence that better fits their own personal narrative.

If you're human, chances are you have experienced some sort of angst. I see the humanistic and person-centered approaches as two sides of the same coin. As a secular humanist, my values closely align with this methodology in that I love helping my clients realize that they have everything they need to cope with reality. People often just need to be shown how to rediscover their strengths and reminded that it's ok to not be ok.

Humanistic therapy is rooted in the belief that individuals have the capacity for self-awareness, personal growth, and positive change. I create a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions which emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness in the therapeutic relationship. I believe in a growth-oriented perspective that aligns with the belief in individuals' capacity for self-understanding, insight and self-compassion.

Humanistic/Person-Centered Therapy is based on the belief that we each have the capacity to grow and self-actualize, when provided with a supportive environment. To create a safe and supportive therapeutic space, I listen with empathy and unconditional positive regard, believing that you are the expert on your own life. I also strive to create a space that is free of judgment, in which we both can be authentic in our expression, and where you can find answers that are true to you.

We are all connected through our shared experience of being human. Getting to know ourselves is one of the most empowering and healing things we can do. I fully believe that being seen, heard, and witnessed nonjudgmentally by another human is one of the most healing experiences we can have.

Even though therapy is inherently clinical, what we have in common is our humanity. First and foremost, I believe that the power of humans to connect to one another is key to the therapeutic relationship. I provide a safe place to learn about human dynamics, common misconceptions about being a person, and ways to navigate both the psyche and our world.

Using Humanistic Therapy I see you as a whole person, not a catagory or type. I will see your potential for growth and will work to understand your particular perspective as we work together for your development.

Having got my master's degree from Naropa University, I specialized in the humanistic tradition of psychology. I am currently a doctoral student at Saybrook University specializing in Existential-Humanistic Psychology, where I am studying the theoretical foundations, historical development, and key concepts of this therapeutic approach while staying up to date with the most recent research..

Humanistic therapy is all about focusing on the connecting pieces that make us human. We'll discuss the shared nature of experiences.

I utilize techniques from person-centered psychotherapy, emotion-focused psychotherapy (EFT), and existential psychotherapy. I have a warm, nonjudgmental presence and strive to authentically connect with each client that I work with.

Humanistic Therapy takes a look at the whole person by collaborating the viewpoints of the therapist and the individual in treatment. Humanistic Therapy highlights one’s desired traits and helps one explore their own instincts for growth and healing.

I believe that one of the greatest minds psychology has ever seen was Carl Rogers, the developer of person-centered therapy and one of the leading minds of the humanistic movement in the middle of the 20th century. I try hard to practice unconditional positive regard, congruence, and accurate empathy with each of my clients.

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.

The most important factor in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and client. This is a unique relationship and with time and patience, a trust develops that helps the work go deeper. As a therapist, I hope to become your ally - someone you can trust and with whom you can feel safe to let down your defenses to work on core issues. I create an environment of non-judgment that encourages you to share your embarrassments and shame.

I primarily operate from a humanistic approach in which healthy human connection is at the core of wellness.