Individual Therapy (Person-Centered)

We create a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors at your own pace.

Core Principles

  1. Unconditional Positive Regard

    • Complete acceptance and support from the therapist.
    • Safety to explore difficult or painful thoughts.
  2. Empathy

    • Active listening to deeply understand your perspective.
    • Reflection and paraphrasing to help clarify feelings.
  3. Congruence (Genuineness)

    • Therapist is authentic and transparent, never distant or clinical.
    • Models honesty and invites you to be your real self.

What Sessions Look Like

  • Client-led: You set the pace and agenda.
  • Non-directive: We don’t push advice or labels; we support your insights.
  • Reflective: We clarify and validate your experience.
  • Comfortable space: Warm, conversational, judgment-free.

Goals

  • Greater self-awareness and self-acceptance.
  • Align your real self with your ideal self.
  • Foster personal growth and self-directed change.

Common Topics

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Self-esteem
  • Sense of self
  • Goal setting
  • Decision making
  • Grief & loss
  • Life transitions
  • Adjustment to illness
  • Substance use
  • Stress management
  • Family/Identity struggles