Person-Centered (Rogerian)

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 emphasizes that the individual is in the driver’s seat in their own treatment. The therapist, in this type of therapy, is seen as a facilitator rather than an authority figure. The role of the therapist is to support the client through their journey of self-discovery.

Person-Centered therapy is a type of therapy that aims to help clients develop a greater sense of self-awareness and self-esteem. The therapist works with clients to identify and build upon their existing strengths and resources, while also providing guidance and support to navigate challenging situations. This approach can be particularly helpful for individuals struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression.

I work from a Person-Centered perspective, I believe that you are the expert on yourself and my job is to provide a safe space for you to explore the idea of change. Sessions typically look like a conversation where I provide feedback and sometimes challenge you to explore ideas that maybe you haven't thought of previously. I treat all of my clients with unconditional positive regard, meaning that I will never judge your decisions or actions, rather we may examine what led to these decisions.

The person-centered therapy identifies that each person has the capacity and desire for personal growth and change. My role as a therapist operating from this approach is to provide unconditional positive regard for my clients. This means you are welcome to bring your true, authentic self to the session and know that you will be greeted with genuine empathy and acceptance by me without any judgments or conditions. Together we strive to help you achieve self-actualization.

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.

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.

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.

Life is complicated, and it often feels better to do something we are familiar with. But sometimes this familiarity ends up at odds with our complicated life. I help to break down this complexity into simpler perspectives and explore new behaviors or methods of thinking to work better with our difficulties

You are the only expert on you! Person centered therapy is a form of talk therapy that lets you lead the session while I act as your guide. Essentially you are driving the car while I hold the map offering direction and support when needed.

Carl Rogers and the person-centered tradition are my "home" as a therapist. My master's thesis in Counseling Psychology was on ways in which Rogers' psychotherapeutic theory overlaps with or nuances current claims within psychology, neuroscience, and the humanities about "affect theory." I identify as a person-centered therapist, and view Rogers' claims as being a helpful starting point for psychotherapeutic practice.

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.

My person-centered approach focuses on helping you explore how vital being your true self is in order to lead the most fulfilling life.

Person-centered therapy allows the client to guide their sessions and therapeutic journey. Through validation, empathy, and active listening, I support clients in their journey to self-discovery and personal growth.

To me, person-centered theory is a way of being, not just in counseling but in all aspects of life. Engaging in this perspective means I follow your lead. I'm honored to join you on your journey and shed light on patterns, needs, and values you may not have recognized before. You get to decide what pieces to keep or leave behind in order to recreate the you that feels most congruent and connected.