Humanistic Therapists in 60622
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I integrate trauma-informed, humanistic, narrative, and postmodern techniques to provide empathetic, compassionate, and personalized care that aligns with each person’s unique journey and needs.
I am committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can gain new insights into their experiences and understand how past trauma shapes their present. I work with individuals addressing challenges such as self-esteem, anxiety, and life transitions. I specialize in supporting those navigating identity exploration, trauma, and the complexities of multigenerational and intergenerational trauma. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals in BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities who are coping with trauma.
I integrate trauma-informed, humanistic, narrative, and postmodern techniques to provide empathetic, compassionate, and personalized care that aligns with each person’s unique journey and needs.
I am committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can gain new insights into their experiences and understand how past trauma shapes their present. I work with individuals addressing challenges such as self-esteem, anxiety, and life transitions. I specialize in supporting those navigating identity exploration, trauma, and the complexities of multigenerational and intergenerational trauma. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals in BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities who are coping with trauma.
![Photo of Sam Stewart, MEd, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a630a6c-c6cf-4d6e-b1c5-c78dd98a95d5/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Counselor with a passion for supporting emerging adults as they wade through the complexities of today's world. I believe in a Person-centered, Humanistic approach to therapy, building therapeutic relationships based around trust and mutual respect, fostering an environment of non-judgement, positive regard, and authenticity. I assist my clients on their journey towards their goals. Working together, we will discover ways to spur your personal growth and foster a greater sense of fulfillment in your life, utilizing, expanding, and developing skills and abilities, including ones you might not even know you already have.
I am a Counselor with a passion for supporting emerging adults as they wade through the complexities of today's world. I believe in a Person-centered, Humanistic approach to therapy, building therapeutic relationships based around trust and mutual respect, fostering an environment of non-judgement, positive regard, and authenticity. I assist my clients on their journey towards their goals. Working together, we will discover ways to spur your personal growth and foster a greater sense of fulfillment in your life, utilizing, expanding, and developing skills and abilities, including ones you might not even know you already have.
![Photo of Sean F Welsh, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40676a80-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My humanistic and existential roots help focus on each client's unique strengths and sources of meaning, and I integrate evidence-based techniques (eg.
Life is a journey with many challenges, and people often become stuck, whether in a way of feeling (sad, anxious, in pain) or a way of being (job, relationship, lifestyle). Such distress and confusion can make it hard to move forward. A therapist who genuinely understands and accepts you can help relieve that distress and mobilize your strengths to move forward in a meaningful direction. As a psychologist, I am skilled in helping you free yourself from being stuck to find the meaning, fulfillment and joy that also can be part of life's journey.
My humanistic and existential roots help focus on each client's unique strengths and sources of meaning, and I integrate evidence-based techniques (eg.
Life is a journey with many challenges, and people often become stuck, whether in a way of feeling (sad, anxious, in pain) or a way of being (job, relationship, lifestyle). Such distress and confusion can make it hard to move forward. A therapist who genuinely understands and accepts you can help relieve that distress and mobilize your strengths to move forward in a meaningful direction. As a psychologist, I am skilled in helping you free yourself from being stuck to find the meaning, fulfillment and joy that also can be part of life's journey.
![Photo of Kate Naomi Aldridge, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4887ea68-eb58-4729-9cb8-ecf581357405/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kate Naomi Aldridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
I'm specially trained in Existential-Humanistic Therapy, EMDR, and Inner-Child Healing that helps unite the mind, body, and spirit.
One of my favorite song lyrics says, "I'm just a spirit trying to be human." There’s so much weight that lives inside those words: emotions, questions, uncertainty. For those of us who wander, question who we are, or wonder what our purpose is, we can stumble if life hasn’t met our expectations. The majority of my clients identify as misfits, empaths, spiritual beings, and highly sensitive people who have survived childhood trauma, harsh life transitions, and an occasional identity crisis.
I'm specially trained in Existential-Humanistic Therapy, EMDR, and Inner-Child Healing that helps unite the mind, body, and spirit.
One of my favorite song lyrics says, "I'm just a spirit trying to be human." There’s so much weight that lives inside those words: emotions, questions, uncertainty. For those of us who wander, question who we are, or wonder what our purpose is, we can stumble if life hasn’t met our expectations. The majority of my clients identify as misfits, empaths, spiritual beings, and highly sensitive people who have survived childhood trauma, harsh life transitions, and an occasional identity crisis.
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Daniel A Edwards, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
I specialize in existential/humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapy, integrating elements of mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
As a licensed clinical psychologist I will work collaboratively with you to identify and better understand the challenges you are facing, as well as the strengths and supports you possess to address these challenges. I have seen firsthand how this exploration can lead to desired changes in people's lives. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, substance abuse, body image and eating problems, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life adjustments, family issues, identity and sexual orientation issues, self-esteem development, immigration, and acculturation issues.
I specialize in existential/humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapy, integrating elements of mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
As a licensed clinical psychologist I will work collaboratively with you to identify and better understand the challenges you are facing, as well as the strengths and supports you possess to address these challenges. I have seen firsthand how this exploration can lead to desired changes in people's lives. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, substance abuse, body image and eating problems, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life adjustments, family issues, identity and sexual orientation issues, self-esteem development, immigration, and acculturation issues.
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My approach toward working with individuals is rather humanistic and relational, in which I aim to provide a therapeutically safe environment that promotes growth and healing thru instilling confidence and empowering others to reach their full potential.
My greatest passion and area of specialty is in working with individuals, of all ages, who are experiencing significant distress in their lives, including: death and loss, impaired self-esteem/confidence, anxiety, depression, life transition issues and relationship difficulties.
My approach toward working with individuals is rather humanistic and relational, in which I aim to provide a therapeutically safe environment that promotes growth and healing thru instilling confidence and empowering others to reach their full potential.
My greatest passion and area of specialty is in working with individuals, of all ages, who are experiencing significant distress in their lives, including: death and loss, impaired self-esteem/confidence, anxiety, depression, life transition issues and relationship difficulties.
![Photo of Alice Cecilia Berry, MA, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45199d8e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a practicing artist, (30 years as a designer, visual artist and entrepreneur) I have a particular understanding of issues and situations affecting working creative professionals and people who identify as artists. My goal is to serve the creative community, as well as other clients, with mental health and wellness services. I work towards gaining a cultural, societal, and situational understanding of each persons' attitudes, beliefs, and desires in order to create awareness and therapeutic change. My approach is humanistic, and includes a variety of techniques. I hope that my encounters with clients can be transformational, not a transaction.
As a practicing artist, (30 years as a designer, visual artist and entrepreneur) I have a particular understanding of issues and situations affecting working creative professionals and people who identify as artists. My goal is to serve the creative community, as well as other clients, with mental health and wellness services. I work towards gaining a cultural, societal, and situational understanding of each persons' attitudes, beliefs, and desires in order to create awareness and therapeutic change. My approach is humanistic, and includes a variety of techniques. I hope that my encounters with clients can be transformational, not a transaction.
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Sara Groth
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622
I work primarily from an existential-humanistic lens where my clients and I work together to increase understanding and form meaning.
I have experience working with individual adults and partnerships in areas such as anxiety, depression, sex & intimate wellness, relationship conflict, sexual assault, life transitions, and self esteem. One of my primary areas of expertise is working with members of the LGBTQ+ community in areas of positive sexual and/ or gender identity, coming out, transitioning, and sexual health. However, I work with people of all identities and backgrounds. I foster a therapeutic space that is identity-affirming, sex-positive, and polyamorous- and kink-affirming.
I work primarily from an existential-humanistic lens where my clients and I work together to increase understanding and form meaning.
I have experience working with individual adults and partnerships in areas such as anxiety, depression, sex & intimate wellness, relationship conflict, sexual assault, life transitions, and self esteem. One of my primary areas of expertise is working with members of the LGBTQ+ community in areas of positive sexual and/ or gender identity, coming out, transitioning, and sexual health. However, I work with people of all identities and backgrounds. I foster a therapeutic space that is identity-affirming, sex-positive, and polyamorous- and kink-affirming.
![Photo of Megan Kelly Brennan, LCPC, NCC, CYI, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c3a54b6-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/5/320x400.jpeg)
Megan Kelly Brennan
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CYI
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622
My approach is holistic, meaning I integrate humanistic, cognitive behavioral, body centered and psychodynamic modalities into my approach.
The most important thing I want potential clients to know is that I truly love doing therapy and sincerely care about the people I with work with. The belief that clients can create greater self awareness, insight and transformation through a non-judgmental, safe and compassionate relationship is the foundation of my approach. By providing an open and collaborative space, clients can explore their thought patterns, emotional/somatic states and behavioral experience to promote meaningful changes. I bring a warm smile, a curious, gentle, down to earth manner, a sense of humor and an authentic
self into the therapy room.
My approach is holistic, meaning I integrate humanistic, cognitive behavioral, body centered and psychodynamic modalities into my approach.
The most important thing I want potential clients to know is that I truly love doing therapy and sincerely care about the people I with work with. The belief that clients can create greater self awareness, insight and transformation through a non-judgmental, safe and compassionate relationship is the foundation of my approach. By providing an open and collaborative space, clients can explore their thought patterns, emotional/somatic states and behavioral experience to promote meaningful changes. I bring a warm smile, a curious, gentle, down to earth manner, a sense of humor and an authentic
self into the therapy room.
![Photo of Brian Kong, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/da9c3cb5-9070-4504-a121-0d617abc59dd/2/320x400.jpeg)
I utilize a variety of therapeutic styles in my treatment approach including humanistic, relational and psychodynamic based approaches.
Across all therapeutic modalities I aim to maintain a safe space, which allows both therapist and client to collaborate and engage in natural conversation. I believe it is through these interactions where a relationship can be developed and certain insights come to light. In our work together, clients are able to learn more about their relational patterns, both through the experience of retelling their stories as well as firsthand within therapeutic interactions. As these insights provide opportunity for better understanding of current difficulties, ultimately, meaningful and empowered change can be pursued.
I utilize a variety of therapeutic styles in my treatment approach including humanistic, relational and psychodynamic based approaches.
Across all therapeutic modalities I aim to maintain a safe space, which allows both therapist and client to collaborate and engage in natural conversation. I believe it is through these interactions where a relationship can be developed and certain insights come to light. In our work together, clients are able to learn more about their relational patterns, both through the experience of retelling their stories as well as firsthand within therapeutic interactions. As these insights provide opportunity for better understanding of current difficulties, ultimately, meaningful and empowered change can be pursued.
![Photo of Tom Undine, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3da5673e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I work with others through humanistic, empowerment , existential, and narrative perspectives.
I provide quality mental health counseling and therapy that is thoughtfully tailored to your needs. Our work together will address concerns in an empowering and centering way that produces substantive change. My approach is connective (Therapy works best when we are able to connect and work well together) and directive (by directive I mean that I give things for you to do during the week like writing, journaling, reading, exercises, reflections, and/or activities). I'm known for being helpful with people who have been through therapy and haven't had success. I help people find aliveness, creativity, and strength.
I work with others through humanistic, empowerment , existential, and narrative perspectives.
I provide quality mental health counseling and therapy that is thoughtfully tailored to your needs. Our work together will address concerns in an empowering and centering way that produces substantive change. My approach is connective (Therapy works best when we are able to connect and work well together) and directive (by directive I mean that I give things for you to do during the week like writing, journaling, reading, exercises, reflections, and/or activities). I'm known for being helpful with people who have been through therapy and haven't had success. I help people find aliveness, creativity, and strength.
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My theoretical approach to counseling is somewhat eclectic, but largely humanistic, existential, and integrative.
Often we seek therapy when our natural tools alone can't support us anymore. Maybe life has thrown something too big at us, or we have suffered silently for too long. I work collaboratively with clients to move towards personal growth, stress reduction and improved coping techniques. Through compassion and clinical tools I partner with clients to manage life transitions and navigate developmental processes. I work to create a safe, empowering space for my clients. It's an environment where I believe we are best positioned to access insight, strengthen our resilience, and build readiness for change.
My theoretical approach to counseling is somewhat eclectic, but largely humanistic, existential, and integrative.
Often we seek therapy when our natural tools alone can't support us anymore. Maybe life has thrown something too big at us, or we have suffered silently for too long. I work collaboratively with clients to move towards personal growth, stress reduction and improved coping techniques. Through compassion and clinical tools I partner with clients to manage life transitions and navigate developmental processes. I work to create a safe, empowering space for my clients. It's an environment where I believe we are best positioned to access insight, strengthen our resilience, and build readiness for change.
![Photo of Caitlin McQueen, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c0fb39e4-3da5-41f4-8d76-7091ee5addcb/2/320x400.jpeg)
Caitlin McQueen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60622
Waitlist for new clients
As an existential-humanistic therapist, I aim to guide you in exploring what it means to be human and take responsibility for your life.
Everyone deserves to live a meaningful life, no matter what we have experienced or where we may come from. Therapy can be a great place to explore your values, beliefs, and attitudes, and examine how you might reorient those concepts to align with your authentic self. My clients are the experts on their own lives, and I am here to facilitate your exploration of yourself, others, and your worldview to find meaning in life. I have worked in community mental health for six years, and I focus on trauma-informed care for those with complex trauma histories, specializing in complex trauma, grief, and existential concerns as a therapist.
As an existential-humanistic therapist, I aim to guide you in exploring what it means to be human and take responsibility for your life.
Everyone deserves to live a meaningful life, no matter what we have experienced or where we may come from. Therapy can be a great place to explore your values, beliefs, and attitudes, and examine how you might reorient those concepts to align with your authentic self. My clients are the experts on their own lives, and I am here to facilitate your exploration of yourself, others, and your worldview to find meaning in life. I have worked in community mental health for six years, and I focus on trauma-informed care for those with complex trauma histories, specializing in complex trauma, grief, and existential concerns as a therapist.
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Dr. Shannon McCarrick
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
My practice involves humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness-based interventions.
NOW Accepting New Clients for Summer/Fall 2024! Most clients are already aware of what they need or where they want to go. My role is to help you identify what is getting in the way of living out your values each day, and to help you gradually remove those barriers. If you aren't sure what you hope to get out of therapy but just want to feel better, we'll work together on a plan towards increased wellness that fits for you
My practice involves humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness-based interventions.
NOW Accepting New Clients for Summer/Fall 2024! Most clients are already aware of what they need or where they want to go. My role is to help you identify what is getting in the way of living out your values each day, and to help you gradually remove those barriers. If you aren't sure what you hope to get out of therapy but just want to feel better, we'll work together on a plan towards increased wellness that fits for you
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I incorporate Humanistic, Existential, and Cognitive theory to provide a strengths-based, person-centered approaches to engage in exploration of the self, the world, and meaning.
I am currently accepting adult clients for individual therapy. I believe that nothing is as important as a strong, collaborative, therapeutic alliance and trust in each other. I have personal and professional experience with non-monogamy, LGBTQIA+ identities, and alternative gender expressions/identities. Reduced fee is available for those with demonstrated financial need. Our clinic, Sana Healing Collective, also provides Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and psychedelic integration.
I incorporate Humanistic, Existential, and Cognitive theory to provide a strengths-based, person-centered approaches to engage in exploration of the self, the world, and meaning.
I am currently accepting adult clients for individual therapy. I believe that nothing is as important as a strong, collaborative, therapeutic alliance and trust in each other. I have personal and professional experience with non-monogamy, LGBTQIA+ identities, and alternative gender expressions/identities. Reduced fee is available for those with demonstrated financial need. Our clinic, Sana Healing Collective, also provides Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and psychedelic integration.
![Photo of Margot Greer, MSW, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b4a1c1f3-64f7-4b95-96ca-a489d02b9dae/1/320x400.jpeg)
Margot Greer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622
I work with clients from a humanistic, person-centered, strengths perspective to reconnect with themselves in a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate way.
I provide relational, psychodynamic, LGBTQIA+ affirmative, and culturally-responsive therapy to adults of all ages. I am trained on the impact of trauma on the body and the brain, the connection between thoughts and behaviors, what motivates us to change, the relationship between people and their environment, and grief and loss. As a trauma-informed yoga instructor, I believe that there is a critical connection between the mind and body and assist in the process of helping the two work together in synchronicity toward healing.
I work with clients from a humanistic, person-centered, strengths perspective to reconnect with themselves in a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate way.
I provide relational, psychodynamic, LGBTQIA+ affirmative, and culturally-responsive therapy to adults of all ages. I am trained on the impact of trauma on the body and the brain, the connection between thoughts and behaviors, what motivates us to change, the relationship between people and their environment, and grief and loss. As a trauma-informed yoga instructor, I believe that there is a critical connection between the mind and body and assist in the process of helping the two work together in synchronicity toward healing.
![Photo of Casey Merrill, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9d86c659-8a9c-47dc-bbef-04baba4dd07f/2/320x400.jpeg)
I understand how overwhelming the process of finding a therapist can be as well as the discouragement felt when your therapist isn’t the right fit. My approach to therapy is down to earth and humanistic. Therefore, I recognize that everyone is having their own authentic and imperfect experience which cannot be judged, and the way I treat every client mirrors that. My core belief is that everyone deserves to be heard, and my clients walk away from sessions feeling seen, heard, and supported. I tell all of my clients that I’m just a regular person, too, and provide realistic and self-compassionate perspectives.
I understand how overwhelming the process of finding a therapist can be as well as the discouragement felt when your therapist isn’t the right fit. My approach to therapy is down to earth and humanistic. Therefore, I recognize that everyone is having their own authentic and imperfect experience which cannot be judged, and the way I treat every client mirrors that. My core belief is that everyone deserves to be heard, and my clients walk away from sessions feeling seen, heard, and supported. I tell all of my clients that I’m just a regular person, too, and provide realistic and self-compassionate perspectives.
![Photo of Jenni Sickler, MA, LCPC, ATR-BC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/addbaa41-e5a8-47f5-bb0a-d4309605b139/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jenni Sickler
Counselor, MA, LCPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
I am both trauma and IFS informed and utilize a humanistic, feminist as well as a compassion focused lens in therapy.
My hope is to cultivate a therapeutic environment that is authentic, empathetic, non-judgmental and filled with compassionate curiosity. I view therapy as a collaborative process that encourages personal growth, self-compassion, and empowerment in the areas that are important to you. As an art therapist, if interested, I can incorporate the art making process as a restorative tool to increase insight in nonverbal forms of expression while expanding your own imaginative capabilities. My desire is to provide a safe space to explore past experiences and traumas while creatively working towards healing and growth.
I am both trauma and IFS informed and utilize a humanistic, feminist as well as a compassion focused lens in therapy.
My hope is to cultivate a therapeutic environment that is authentic, empathetic, non-judgmental and filled with compassionate curiosity. I view therapy as a collaborative process that encourages personal growth, self-compassion, and empowerment in the areas that are important to you. As an art therapist, if interested, I can incorporate the art making process as a restorative tool to increase insight in nonverbal forms of expression while expanding your own imaginative capabilities. My desire is to provide a safe space to explore past experiences and traumas while creatively working towards healing and growth.
![Photo of Matt Cavanaugh, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1698cf8d-8d62-43a4-97b6-49a783a218f9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Folks enter into therapy to examine the internal and external barriers that keep them from cultivating the kind of life they want to lead. Working with a therapist can help you not only recognize the way these barriers impact your life, but help you break through them by utilizing many of the skills and strengths you already possess. Together, we’ll also work to build bridges leading to new skills and strengths, guiding you to the kind of life you truly want to live. My main focus is on creating a safe, supportive and trusting environment where clients can share their story and know that it will be received with positive regard.
Folks enter into therapy to examine the internal and external barriers that keep them from cultivating the kind of life they want to lead. Working with a therapist can help you not only recognize the way these barriers impact your life, but help you break through them by utilizing many of the skills and strengths you already possess. Together, we’ll also work to build bridges leading to new skills and strengths, guiding you to the kind of life you truly want to live. My main focus is on creating a safe, supportive and trusting environment where clients can share their story and know that it will be received with positive regard.
![Photo of Kendyl Arden, ATR-P, Art Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41bf9fcb-98ee-462a-8309-d8e9b83786cd/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi, my name is Kendyl and I am an art therapist. I have a passion for walking with people on their therapeutic journeys. I value being an empathetic listener and strive to be someone that others can be their authentic selves with. I try to meet my clients with compassion and nonjudgmental, positive regard. I have experience working with a wide range of clients and have passion for narrative therapy where we will explore the stories you hold and learn how to find hope within hard spaces.
Hi, my name is Kendyl and I am an art therapist. I have a passion for walking with people on their therapeutic journeys. I value being an empathetic listener and strive to be someone that others can be their authentic selves with. I try to meet my clients with compassion and nonjudgmental, positive regard. I have experience working with a wide range of clients and have passion for narrative therapy where we will explore the stories you hold and learn how to find hope within hard spaces.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.