Person-Centered (Rogerian)

My doctoral studies and clinical training focused extensively on classical Client-Centered theory and therapy in the tradition founded by Carl Rogers. I teach Person-Centered therapy at the graduate level, contributing to clinical research and international conferences. I specialize in listening closely to convey empathic understanding of clients' experiences from their perspective. My goal is to create a relationship that helps clients access their inherent capacity for self-healing and growth.

My doctoral studies and training focused extensively 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.

Like many therapists, I believe in holding a space for my clients that is unconditionally accepting as well as showing up in sessions with my authentic personality, beliefs, and reactions. It is this kind of authentic space that allows for genuine encounters that lead to positive change and growth.

My doctoral studies and training focused extensively 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.

I take a nondirective approach in sessions, because I believe that every client is their own best authority of themselves. I view myself as a facilitator, one that offers a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can do you deep exploring and self-discovery.

Alyson's approach is grounded in a person-centered therapy approach. Alyson believes it is important to make clients the center of the treatment team and to work with them in a collaborative manner throughout the treatment process. Person-centered therapy believes in holding a nonjudgemental space for clients to process their feelings and to empowers clients to make their own decisions in their life.

Person-centered therapy, also called Rogerian therapy, was first developed by Carl Rogers in the 1940s. Person-centered therapy borrows from humanistic approaches and is based on the belief that all people are fundamentally good and have the ability to fulfill their potential. In person-centered therapy, clients will typically take more of a lead in sessions, with the therapist acting as a compassionate, non-judgmental facilitator to guide the client to find their own goals and solutions.

Person-Centered Therapy maintains that clients have an innate "proclivity toward growth and fulfillment" that's activated when the therapist demonstrates unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathic understanding.

Person-centered therapy, also referred to as Rogerian therapy, was developed and cultivated by psychologist Carl Rogers from the 1940s through the 1980s. The aim of person-centered therapy is to facilitate a client's innate drive toward personal growth and "self-actualization." This is done by providing the conditions now generally recognized by other therapeutic methods as necessary for change, including unconditional positive regard, therapist congruence (genuineness), and empathic understanding. Rogers is quoted as having said "I can't make corn grow, but I can provide the right soil and plant it in the right area and see that it gets enough water; I can nurture it so that exciting things happen. I think that's the nature of therapy."

With this approach I will help you understand that you as the individual have the power to make the changes necessary. We will process different issues that come up in your life that affect you and walk you through how you can manage some of these difficulties you have.

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.

Therapy would not exist without the relationship between therapist and client. Carl Rogers believed in exhibiting positive regard to all those who sat in front of him. The client is the expert on their own story.

I work from a client centered approach that is unique to your specific needs.

Rogerian therapy is my main choice of modality. Essentially I meet you where you are, with an unconditional respect and acceptance. I don't believe there is any other way for trust to happen. And without trust, there is no growth in the therapy space.

Utilizing unconditional positive regard, I help to create a safe space for clients. I work to de-pathologize the clients and view them as fellow human beings. I help clients feel safe to explore their marginalized identities. Empathy is a primary aspect of person-centered, and creating an authentic relationship with clients can be a powerful space for healing.