Using Person-Centered Therapy to Treat Clients’ Mental Health Issues
Elemental Mental Health Therapist, Dr. Alyx MacTernan uses person-centered therapy to help clients recognize and address their mental health issues to achieve their highest potential.
What Is Person-Centered Therapy?
Person-centered therapy is a non-authoritative approach that allows clients to take more of a lead in discussions. The goal for the client is to discover their own solutions and be the driver of their own self-discovery. The therapists’ role is to be a compassionate facilitator, to listen without judgment and to acknowledge the client’s experience, while keeping the conversation on topic. It is a gentler role, one of an encourager, using positivity to help promote change.
When Do Counselors Use Person-Centered Therapy?
Person-centered therapy is useful for those seeking to gain more self-confidence, a stronger sense of identity, and the ability to build healthy interpersonal relationships. Counselors use it (in combination with other types of therapy) to help treat grief, depression, anxiety, stress, abuse/trauma, or other mental health diagnoses.
Treating Individuals and Groups
Person-centered therapists often work with both individuals and groups. You can learn more about these different types of counseling by clicking on the links below.
Learn More About Person-Centered Therapy at Elemental Mental Health
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