Humanistic Therapists in Long Beach, CA

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Tiffany Hooton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90804
I use a blend of humanistic, feminist and cognitive therapies, and I'm trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and EFT.
If you vibe with friendly introverts with a dry sense of humor, we'll get along great. My clients tend to be: couples, partners and parents; gamers and geeks; queer and trans folks looking for someone who understands them; and people who can't seem to quiet their inner critic. I do my best work around trauma and chronic PTSD; self-esteem and managing chronic anxiety or depression; and couples therapy.
I use a blend of humanistic, feminist and cognitive therapies, and I'm trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and EFT.
If you vibe with friendly introverts with a dry sense of humor, we'll get along great. My clients tend to be: couples, partners and parents; gamers and geeks; queer and trans folks looking for someone who understands them; and people who can't seem to quiet their inner critic. I do my best work around trauma and chronic PTSD; self-esteem and managing chronic anxiety or depression; and couples therapy.
(562) 393-6414 View (562) 393-6414
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Shavonne James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90807  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Shavonne. I am a Licensed Therapist and I’m passionate about helping over-functioning teens and adults detangle from the underlying belief that their worth is tied to their usefulness and achievement. Many of my clients struggle with feelings of extreme guilt and shame, people-pleasing tendencies, and suppressing their own needs so I focus on nurturing who they are as a person, outside of the roles they perform. I work from a humanistic perspective and I help my clients acknowledge and feel confident in their desires and boundaries to gain a secure sense of self and build more fulfilling relationship dynamics.
Hello, my name is Shavonne. I am a Licensed Therapist and I’m passionate about helping over-functioning teens and adults detangle from the underlying belief that their worth is tied to their usefulness and achievement. Many of my clients struggle with feelings of extreme guilt and shame, people-pleasing tendencies, and suppressing their own needs so I focus on nurturing who they are as a person, outside of the roles they perform. I work from a humanistic perspective and I help my clients acknowledge and feel confident in their desires and boundaries to gain a secure sense of self and build more fulfilling relationship dynamics.
(310) 388-3478 View (310) 388-3478
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Maple Moriji
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90804
Therapy is an art, not a science. Since every person is a unique individual, therapy will vary depending on the persons involved. Hence, there can be no one approach to therapy which works for everyone. To facilitate change, different techniques may be used. However, the forging of a therapeutic alliance is essential for change. Research has shown that a successful outcome in therapy depends on this. In humanistic psychology, emphasis is placed on self-actualization. A propensity to self-actualize is presumed to exist in all persons. Karen Horney made the following analogy to illustrate this phenomenon.
Therapy is an art, not a science. Since every person is a unique individual, therapy will vary depending on the persons involved. Hence, there can be no one approach to therapy which works for everyone. To facilitate change, different techniques may be used. However, the forging of a therapeutic alliance is essential for change. Research has shown that a successful outcome in therapy depends on this. In humanistic psychology, emphasis is placed on self-actualization. A propensity to self-actualize is presumed to exist in all persons. Karen Horney made the following analogy to illustrate this phenomenon.
(562) 732-4315 View (562) 732-4315
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Dr. Christopher Chaffin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807
I operate from an existential- humanistic foundation with an integrative approach to address the treatment goals arrived at through our collaboration.
Life is full of big questions that we all struggle with at some point or another. Who am I? What do I want? Why do I feel, think, or do what I do? What’s the point? When we’re faced with these questions, a spark is ignited within us. Therapy is an opportunity to nurture that spark by exploring these questions with someone who can help you think through new perspectives and ideas to define an existence that is uniquely yours. It’s also an opportunity to connect with a person in an authentic, supportive, safe way.
I operate from an existential- humanistic foundation with an integrative approach to address the treatment goals arrived at through our collaboration.
Life is full of big questions that we all struggle with at some point or another. Who am I? What do I want? Why do I feel, think, or do what I do? What’s the point? When we’re faced with these questions, a spark is ignited within us. Therapy is an opportunity to nurture that spark by exploring these questions with someone who can help you think through new perspectives and ideas to define an existence that is uniquely yours. It’s also an opportunity to connect with a person in an authentic, supportive, safe way.
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Eric Price Phd
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
I work primarily from a Feminist, humanistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based lens that will center your own lived experience.
Most of my clinical training has been with college students, young adults, and LGBTQIA communities, but I have experience working with clients across the lifespan. I specialize in helping clients navigate coming out experiences, anxiety, depression, trauma, and bereavement. I also recognize the ways societal oppression impacts marginalized voices. In therapy, I value creating a safe, warm, trusting environment where you will develop new insight into your life and cultivate new strategies to meet your goals. You are not meant to do this alone and I would be honored to help you along your journey!
I work primarily from a Feminist, humanistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based lens that will center your own lived experience.
Most of my clinical training has been with college students, young adults, and LGBTQIA communities, but I have experience working with clients across the lifespan. I specialize in helping clients navigate coming out experiences, anxiety, depression, trauma, and bereavement. I also recognize the ways societal oppression impacts marginalized voices. In therapy, I value creating a safe, warm, trusting environment where you will develop new insight into your life and cultivate new strategies to meet your goals. You are not meant to do this alone and I would be honored to help you along your journey!
(562) 456-3174 View (562) 456-3174
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Stacia Deiro
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90803
My approach is personalized and eclectic, drawing from Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Humanistic therapy to best meet your unique needs.
Are you struggling with managing stress, low mood, grief, or a loss of your sense of self that's impacting your daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed by life's challenges and unsure where to start for improvement? I understand how circumstances can sometimes feel overwhelming or hopeless, and I'm here to support you through these difficult times. Whether you're dealing with a life-changing event, adolescent challenges, or mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, addiction, or simply feeling stuck, I am here to help.
My approach is personalized and eclectic, drawing from Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Humanistic therapy to best meet your unique needs.
Are you struggling with managing stress, low mood, grief, or a loss of your sense of self that's impacting your daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed by life's challenges and unsure where to start for improvement? I understand how circumstances can sometimes feel overwhelming or hopeless, and I'm here to support you through these difficult times. Whether you're dealing with a life-changing event, adolescent challenges, or mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, addiction, or simply feeling stuck, I am here to help.
(949) 270-3313 View (949) 270-3313
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Jonathan Brady
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
I traditionally work with stressed teens, men that have trouble identifying their emotional difficulties, women that feel under appreciated, LGBT persons, and couples struggling with intimacy issues. I have a contemplative and humanistic approach to therapy that stresses the inherent value and worth of every person. How we come to understand our sense of self worth can be elaborated with sociological, anthropological, and various academic lenses, but at the end of the day, your experience of your life is what I am interested in. To schedule directly: http://j.mp/Brady-cal
I traditionally work with stressed teens, men that have trouble identifying their emotional difficulties, women that feel under appreciated, LGBT persons, and couples struggling with intimacy issues. I have a contemplative and humanistic approach to therapy that stresses the inherent value and worth of every person. How we come to understand our sense of self worth can be elaborated with sociological, anthropological, and various academic lenses, but at the end of the day, your experience of your life is what I am interested in. To schedule directly: http://j.mp/Brady-cal
(323) 456-3010 View (323) 456-3010
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[Identity/Self-Esteem Focus] Jaclyn Yuki Birdsall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90803
I practice from a strong humanistic approach, and will work with you to set and achieve your goals.
If you are looking for a compassionate therapist who focuses on helping you understand who you are, at your inner core, you are in the right place. I help you form a stronger understanding of your personal values, likes, dislikes, personality aspects, and overall strengthen your identity from within. If you’ve lost sight of who you are due to the ending of a relationship or stressful situations in life, I can help. If you simply want to form a clearer understanding of yourself and how you interact in relationships and day to day life and activities, then I am the therapist for you.
I practice from a strong humanistic approach, and will work with you to set and achieve your goals.
If you are looking for a compassionate therapist who focuses on helping you understand who you are, at your inner core, you are in the right place. I help you form a stronger understanding of your personal values, likes, dislikes, personality aspects, and overall strengthen your identity from within. If you’ve lost sight of who you are due to the ending of a relationship or stressful situations in life, I can help. If you simply want to form a clearer understanding of yourself and how you interact in relationships and day to day life and activities, then I am the therapist for you.
(949) 850-3677 View (949) 850-3677
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Maria Tran
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90814  (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is humanistic, trauma focused, with a foundation in psychodynamic and attachment.
Taking the first steps towards healing our inner wounds is a journey that does not have to be made alone. Therapy is a space for your to be seen, heard, and foster a sense of security. With a client centered approach, I am here to walk side by side you, with a goal of making you feel empowered to make the positive changes you want to make for your life. By navigating our past experiences, we uncover patterns, messages, and beliefs we internalize that holds us back in our present moments. Gaining awareness of our past, and making new meaning, we are able to create new experiences for our future.
My therapeutic approach is humanistic, trauma focused, with a foundation in psychodynamic and attachment.
Taking the first steps towards healing our inner wounds is a journey that does not have to be made alone. Therapy is a space for your to be seen, heard, and foster a sense of security. With a client centered approach, I am here to walk side by side you, with a goal of making you feel empowered to make the positive changes you want to make for your life. By navigating our past experiences, we uncover patterns, messages, and beliefs we internalize that holds us back in our present moments. Gaining awareness of our past, and making new meaning, we are able to create new experiences for our future.
(562) 269-1466 View (562) 269-1466
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Sarah Malik
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803  (Online Only)
Utilizing a humanistic approach, I meet my clients where they are at in life.
My goal as a therapist is to guide clients to a better understanding of themselves. I work with individuals, couples, & families and provide a safe, judgement free, welcoming space to help clients navigate the various challenges in life. I strive to create an empowering environment which helps clients build healthy coping skills, develop independence, and resolve past issues and trauma through identifying patterns by assigning homework designed specifically for the client’s needs
Utilizing a humanistic approach, I meet my clients where they are at in life.
My goal as a therapist is to guide clients to a better understanding of themselves. I work with individuals, couples, & families and provide a safe, judgement free, welcoming space to help clients navigate the various challenges in life. I strive to create an empowering environment which helps clients build healthy coping skills, develop independence, and resolve past issues and trauma through identifying patterns by assigning homework designed specifically for the client’s needs
(310) 455-8815 View (310) 455-8815
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Bright House Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90822  (Online Only)
Using client centered, solution focused, cognitive behavior, and a humanistic approach we will assist you in reaching the goals you want to achieve.
Bright House Therapy Services is a private practice dedicated to supporting individuals with their mental health. We are an inclusive, open, friendly, bilingual, and affirming agency. Let us partner with you to meet your goals. We are experienced working with LGBTQ community, veterans, Department of Child and Family Services, individuals with Psychiatric Diagnosis of Bipolar, and Domestic Violence Victims.
Using client centered, solution focused, cognitive behavior, and a humanistic approach we will assist you in reaching the goals you want to achieve.
Bright House Therapy Services is a private practice dedicated to supporting individuals with their mental health. We are an inclusive, open, friendly, bilingual, and affirming agency. Let us partner with you to meet your goals. We are experienced working with LGBTQ community, veterans, Department of Child and Family Services, individuals with Psychiatric Diagnosis of Bipolar, and Domestic Violence Victims.
(562) 268-4595 View (562) 268-4595
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Chelsea Rocha
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90805
Hi there, I'm Chelsea! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and have a School Counseling (Pupil Personnel Services) Credential. I provide mental health services in English and Spanish. I have assisted clients who struggle with grief, anxiety, trauma, depression, substance use, ADHD, suicidal behavior, and attachment disorders. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Person-Centered therapy, and a Humanistic paradigm to guide my treatment with Clients.
Hi there, I'm Chelsea! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and have a School Counseling (Pupil Personnel Services) Credential. I provide mental health services in English and Spanish. I have assisted clients who struggle with grief, anxiety, trauma, depression, substance use, ADHD, suicidal behavior, and attachment disorders. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Person-Centered therapy, and a Humanistic paradigm to guide my treatment with Clients.
(951) 257-9158 View (951) 257-9158
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Jill Rubinelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807
Employing a person-centered, humanistic approach to therapy, I will help you explore the many influences that contribute to your current struggle and identify new tools to help navigate your way through the confusion.
I want to understand who you are, where you are, and how I can support your mental health journey. With a warm and welcoming approach to connection and collaboration, together, we will explore the many factors that may be contributing to your struggle and what tools we can identify to help you address them.
Employing a person-centered, humanistic approach to therapy, I will help you explore the many influences that contribute to your current struggle and identify new tools to help navigate your way through the confusion.
I want to understand who you are, where you are, and how I can support your mental health journey. With a warm and welcoming approach to connection and collaboration, together, we will explore the many factors that may be contributing to your struggle and what tools we can identify to help you address them.
(562) 545-3880 View (562) 545-3880
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Michelle Liu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Not Verified Not Verified
Long Beach, CA 90803  (Online Only)
In sessions to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, worthlessness, and suicidal ideations, I incorporate Positive Psychotherapy, Humanistic, Strength Building exercises, CBT, DBT, Narrative therapy, and Relaxing Meditation Mindfulness techniques.
I applaud your courage and strength in taking the first step toward well-being. My approach is Holistic and Cultural sensitive, with individually tailored goals that address Mind, Body, and Spirit Wellness. My clients are teens and older adults (LGBTQ+) with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse. I can appreciate clients who want to heal & improve their lives. They are willing to make the necessary changes to build inner strengths, increase feelings of empowerment, implement boundaries and learn to Trust vulnerabilities in healthy relationships.
In sessions to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, worthlessness, and suicidal ideations, I incorporate Positive Psychotherapy, Humanistic, Strength Building exercises, CBT, DBT, Narrative therapy, and Relaxing Meditation Mindfulness techniques.
I applaud your courage and strength in taking the first step toward well-being. My approach is Holistic and Cultural sensitive, with individually tailored goals that address Mind, Body, and Spirit Wellness. My clients are teens and older adults (LGBTQ+) with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse. I can appreciate clients who want to heal & improve their lives. They are willing to make the necessary changes to build inner strengths, increase feelings of empowerment, implement boundaries and learn to Trust vulnerabilities in healthy relationships.
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Licia Wise
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90804
My approach to therapy is humanistic, guided by the client's individual needs.
I help individuals experiencing anxiety, sadness, or low self-worth that may be due to life events, trauma, or relationship challenges, and who want to experience more authenticity, ease, relationship satisfaction, and confidence so that they can pursue their desires.
My approach to therapy is humanistic, guided by the client's individual needs.
I help individuals experiencing anxiety, sadness, or low self-worth that may be due to life events, trauma, or relationship challenges, and who want to experience more authenticity, ease, relationship satisfaction, and confidence so that they can pursue their desires.
(562) 203-0661 View (562) 203-0661
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Kate O'Shaughnessy Nulty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90803
Healing cannot occur in isolation and as your therapist I will support and guide you on your path. I am a Holistic Psychotherapist in private practice for over 20 years. I was classically trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy but my style has evolved over the years to be more humanistic and includes various treatment modalities including Somatic Experiencing.I have a special affinity for working with adults who have survived childhood trauma including sexual abuse, physical abuse and developmental trauma. My practice also focuses on Somatic Couples Therapy and Medicine Integration.
Healing cannot occur in isolation and as your therapist I will support and guide you on your path. I am a Holistic Psychotherapist in private practice for over 20 years. I was classically trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy but my style has evolved over the years to be more humanistic and includes various treatment modalities including Somatic Experiencing.I have a special affinity for working with adults who have survived childhood trauma including sexual abuse, physical abuse and developmental trauma. My practice also focuses on Somatic Couples Therapy and Medicine Integration.
(562) 513-6676 View (562) 513-6676
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Audrey Hu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ASW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90755
I use a humanistic approach to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients, an essential component to ensure the success of treatment.
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
I use a humanistic approach to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients, an essential component to ensure the success of treatment.
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
(310) 861-3599 View (310) 861-3599
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John Andrew Hosier - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90802
John operates from a psychodynamic perspective with influences of a humanistic-person-centered approach, utilizing motivational interviewing and behavior-based approaches (CBT/ACT).
John Hosier is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist born and raised in Southern California. Andrew completed his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Vanguard University of Southern California. Has work history ranging from non-profit social service agencies, private psychiatric offices, inpatient addiction treatment centers, and outpatient primary mental health facilities.
John operates from a psychodynamic perspective with influences of a humanistic-person-centered approach, utilizing motivational interviewing and behavior-based approaches (CBT/ACT).
John Hosier is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist born and raised in Southern California. Andrew completed his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Vanguard University of Southern California. Has work history ranging from non-profit social service agencies, private psychiatric offices, inpatient addiction treatment centers, and outpatient primary mental health facilities.
(310) 736-2422 View (310) 736-2422
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Melissa Satram
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90755
By using CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approach, I can help you navigate life's ups and downs and shift patterns, thoughts, and behaviors.
Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.
By using CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approach, I can help you navigate life's ups and downs and shift patterns, thoughts, and behaviors.
Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.
(310) 340-2046 View (310) 340-2046
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Kellie Bougard Jordan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90807
Greetings, my name is Kellie Bougard Jordan, LPCC. I have worked with diverse clients ranging from children, adolescents, and adult populations. My focus areas of practice include depression, anxiety, addiction, familial / relationship issues, life stressors, grief and trauma-related issues, parenting, impulsivity, and self-esteem. My therapeutic approach to providing therapy combines Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused counseling. I believe in meeting anyone where they are in the journey of healing.
Greetings, my name is Kellie Bougard Jordan, LPCC. I have worked with diverse clients ranging from children, adolescents, and adult populations. My focus areas of practice include depression, anxiety, addiction, familial / relationship issues, life stressors, grief and trauma-related issues, parenting, impulsivity, and self-esteem. My therapeutic approach to providing therapy combines Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused counseling. I believe in meeting anyone where they are in the journey of healing.
(657) 256-5173 View (657) 256-5173
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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.