Humanistic Therapists in Lake Oswego, OR

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Dr. Whitney Standal Schollars
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035  (Online Only)
I draw upon approaches that integrate trauma-informed care, attention to intersecting identities, and are rooted in multiple evidenced-based treatments: humanistic-existential, ACT, compassion-focused, EMDR, somatic, interpersonal, and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).
Accepting telehealth clients in Oregon! Planning for in-person options in SW Portland January '25. Have you experienced traumatic events, chronic stressors, or interpersonal distress that has impacted your view of self, others, and the world around you? Do you find yourself protective in relationships due to fear of getting hurt or rejected? Guess what? You make sense. My therapeutic aim is to support you with effective exploration and integration of your experiences, foster insight and understanding, and implement real changes so that you can experience healing in ways that align with your values and unique intersecting identities.
I draw upon approaches that integrate trauma-informed care, attention to intersecting identities, and are rooted in multiple evidenced-based treatments: humanistic-existential, ACT, compassion-focused, EMDR, somatic, interpersonal, and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).
Accepting telehealth clients in Oregon! Planning for in-person options in SW Portland January '25. Have you experienced traumatic events, chronic stressors, or interpersonal distress that has impacted your view of self, others, and the world around you? Do you find yourself protective in relationships due to fear of getting hurt or rejected? Guess what? You make sense. My therapeutic aim is to support you with effective exploration and integration of your experiences, foster insight and understanding, and implement real changes so that you can experience healing in ways that align with your values and unique intersecting identities.
(503) 751-8718 View (503) 751-8718
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Sophia Fleming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97034  (Online Only)
Sophia often incorporates therapy stemming from cognitive behavioral, attachment, family systems, humanistic, psychodynamic, and trauma theories.
Sophia Fleming, LCSW, SEP offers virtual counseling sessions for adults throughout Oregon who are yearning to experience more peace and more joy in their lives. Typically, when one seeks counseling, he or she feels "stuck". Sophia has a knack for guiding clients to untangle the pieces. Sophia has had the honor of working and training at The Meadows, a world-renowned treatment center, and has received training from world-renowned therapists Pia Mellody on codependency, love addiction/ love avoidance, and inner child work, Claudia Black focusing on couples therapy, and Peter Levine developer of Somatic Experiencing.
Sophia often incorporates therapy stemming from cognitive behavioral, attachment, family systems, humanistic, psychodynamic, and trauma theories.
Sophia Fleming, LCSW, SEP offers virtual counseling sessions for adults throughout Oregon who are yearning to experience more peace and more joy in their lives. Typically, when one seeks counseling, he or she feels "stuck". Sophia has a knack for guiding clients to untangle the pieces. Sophia has had the honor of working and training at The Meadows, a world-renowned treatment center, and has received training from world-renowned therapists Pia Mellody on codependency, love addiction/ love avoidance, and inner child work, Claudia Black focusing on couples therapy, and Peter Levine developer of Somatic Experiencing.
(971) 290-2672 View (971) 290-2672
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Ammon Veil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035  (Online Only)
I utilize EMDR, humanistic, narrative, CBT, emotion-focused, existential, and psychodynamic therapies to help clients with challenges.
I have immediate availability! Focusing on the individualized needs of each person, I strive to provide a safe environment where clients feel validated and able to express themselves freely. I value building an empathic, genuine, and positive relationship with my clients. This unique dynamic can assist clients to feel more fulfilled and successful in their mental health journey. I use a collaborative approach and a variety of techniques to help us find direction for the therapeutic process. If you are interested in the why to your life, then you've come to the right place. I thoroughly enjoy digging into what "makes us tick".
I utilize EMDR, humanistic, narrative, CBT, emotion-focused, existential, and psychodynamic therapies to help clients with challenges.
I have immediate availability! Focusing on the individualized needs of each person, I strive to provide a safe environment where clients feel validated and able to express themselves freely. I value building an empathic, genuine, and positive relationship with my clients. This unique dynamic can assist clients to feel more fulfilled and successful in their mental health journey. I use a collaborative approach and a variety of techniques to help us find direction for the therapeutic process. If you are interested in the why to your life, then you've come to the right place. I thoroughly enjoy digging into what "makes us tick".
(971) 999-3317 View (971) 999-3317
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Stephen Boyd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97034  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working with adults and adolescents with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and alcohol use. My approach is highly interpersonal and humanistic. This means that I adopt a compassionate and non-judgmental view with my clients, and strive to build a relationship of trust and understanding. I exclusively use evidenced-based treatments that have been thoroughly tested and found to be effective for improving mental health concerns. Together, we will develop new ways for you to cope with and resolve the issues that prompted you to seek care.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working with adults and adolescents with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and alcohol use. My approach is highly interpersonal and humanistic. This means that I adopt a compassionate and non-judgmental view with my clients, and strive to build a relationship of trust and understanding. I exclusively use evidenced-based treatments that have been thoroughly tested and found to be effective for improving mental health concerns. Together, we will develop new ways for you to cope with and resolve the issues that prompted you to seek care.
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Brittany Shannon Eide
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97034  (Online Only)
I utilize humanistic, client centered approaches in therapy.
I am interested in working with people who are feeling stuck in areas of their life and are ready to make changes, yet need guidance in doing so. I am skilled in relating with and attuning to people, helping them to feel seen and understood. With this gained perspective I enjoy collaborating with individuals, working together to come up with their next best steps in a way that is empowered and easeful. I feel it is important to check in along the way and determine if more or different support is needed throughout the process. I want the client to feel that they are fully seen, cared for, and supported during our time together.
I utilize humanistic, client centered approaches in therapy.
I am interested in working with people who are feeling stuck in areas of their life and are ready to make changes, yet need guidance in doing so. I am skilled in relating with and attuning to people, helping them to feel seen and understood. With this gained perspective I enjoy collaborating with individuals, working together to come up with their next best steps in a way that is empowered and easeful. I feel it is important to check in along the way and determine if more or different support is needed throughout the process. I want the client to feel that they are fully seen, cared for, and supported during our time together.
(971) 240-5740 View (971) 240-5740
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Awaken Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, QMHP, NCC
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97034  (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ affirming and disability-justice focused, she uses narrative, existential, and humanistic approaches.
We are a small, local teletherapy group practice. Together, Rochelle, Evan, and Kerry offer you what we would want: Experience, education, convenience, connection, and lasting healing. Evan provides compassionate, person-centered therapy tailored to your unique experiences, blending coping skills with deeper self-understanding. Together, you’ll navigate challenges, build self-esteem, and foster balance in your life. He/they works with adults, adolescents, and families, with a special focus on ADHD, anxiety, identity, and growth. He/they works with clients in Oregon, accepts Moda, and offers superbills for insurance reimbursement.
LGBTQ+ affirming and disability-justice focused, she uses narrative, existential, and humanistic approaches.
We are a small, local teletherapy group practice. Together, Rochelle, Evan, and Kerry offer you what we would want: Experience, education, convenience, connection, and lasting healing. Evan provides compassionate, person-centered therapy tailored to your unique experiences, blending coping skills with deeper self-understanding. Together, you’ll navigate challenges, build self-esteem, and foster balance in your life. He/they works with adults, adolescents, and families, with a special focus on ADHD, anxiety, identity, and growth. He/they works with clients in Oregon, accepts Moda, and offers superbills for insurance reimbursement.
(503) 836-5316 View (503) 836-5316
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Michael Junkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
I approach therapy from an attachment-based, humanistic, and emotion-focused perspective, and I hope we can work together to bring forth the internal wisdom you already possess.
I support clients who are looking to find change and break problematic cycles especially within the relationships that matter most to them.
I approach therapy from an attachment-based, humanistic, and emotion-focused perspective, and I hope we can work together to bring forth the internal wisdom you already possess.
I support clients who are looking to find change and break problematic cycles especially within the relationships that matter most to them.
(971) 287-7330 View (971) 287-7330
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Rowan Schuitevoerder
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97035  (Online Only)
I draw from psychodynamic, humanistic, psychoanalytic, Jungian, and existential approaches.
Telehealth available in Oregon and California. The process of therapy is as unique and nuanced as the stories of each of our lives. Who we are and who we might discover ourselves to be are at the center of each therapeutic journey. I tailor my therapeutic approach to fit your unique story, the specific challenges you arrive with, and the goals you seek to reach. I offer a space free from judgment where you can speak openly, unhampered by social mores and conventional expectations. I work with individuals, couples, and teenagers. Telehealth available in Oregon and California.
I draw from psychodynamic, humanistic, psychoanalytic, Jungian, and existential approaches.
Telehealth available in Oregon and California. The process of therapy is as unique and nuanced as the stories of each of our lives. Who we are and who we might discover ourselves to be are at the center of each therapeutic journey. I tailor my therapeutic approach to fit your unique story, the specific challenges you arrive with, and the goals you seek to reach. I offer a space free from judgment where you can speak openly, unhampered by social mores and conventional expectations. I work with individuals, couples, and teenagers. Telehealth available in Oregon and California.
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Caryn Zaner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97034  (Online Only)
As your therapist I combine my training in existential- humanistic orientations with cognitive-behavioral and emotionally-focused approaches.
Recruiting for Group and Therapy Intensives/Workshops! Therapy for the Apocalypse: specializing in anxieties, existential overwhelm, improving relationships and boundaries, and exploration of identities. I prioritize Queer/TGNC individuals and those impacted by systemic racism, misogyny, and socio-political issues. I work with people who consider themselves perfectionists, overthinkers, people-pleasers; loners, weirdos; people told they are "too difficult," "too sensitive," "too much;" those who want to connect with others but feel unable to due to past hurt or current negative narratives about themselves.
As your therapist I combine my training in existential- humanistic orientations with cognitive-behavioral and emotionally-focused approaches.
Recruiting for Group and Therapy Intensives/Workshops! Therapy for the Apocalypse: specializing in anxieties, existential overwhelm, improving relationships and boundaries, and exploration of identities. I prioritize Queer/TGNC individuals and those impacted by systemic racism, misogyny, and socio-political issues. I work with people who consider themselves perfectionists, overthinkers, people-pleasers; loners, weirdos; people told they are "too difficult," "too sensitive," "too much;" those who want to connect with others but feel unable to due to past hurt or current negative narratives about themselves.
(503) 773-5487 View (503) 773-5487
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Diana Crane
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities depending on the client, though I most often use Humanistic and Person-Centered Therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Somatic Therapy and mindfulness practices.
My counseling philosophy is rooted in the idea that all humans have the ability to grow and heal. No human being is broken, and most mental health struggles stem, in part, from difficult external circumstances, like a traumatic past or a flawed culture. Through active listening, reflection, and gentle challenging, I help you become better acquainted with yourself, so that you can live in closer alignment with your values. I specialize in working with eating disorders and body image distress, but I also work with anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles.
I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities depending on the client, though I most often use Humanistic and Person-Centered Therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Somatic Therapy and mindfulness practices.
My counseling philosophy is rooted in the idea that all humans have the ability to grow and heal. No human being is broken, and most mental health struggles stem, in part, from difficult external circumstances, like a traumatic past or a flawed culture. Through active listening, reflection, and gentle challenging, I help you become better acquainted with yourself, so that you can live in closer alignment with your values. I specialize in working with eating disorders and body image distress, but I also work with anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles.
(503) 647-4154 View (503) 647-4154
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Jenna Lander-Ochoa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
At Active Path Mental Health, my approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic/holistic, solution-focused and Motivational Interviewing therapies.
Are you looking for a safe space to discuss your mental health? My counseling style is calm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, individuality, and compassion. I believe the therapeutic relationship can be a rewarding and remarkable experience. I take great care in the work I do to understand your needs and am honored to witness and walk with you on your journey.
At Active Path Mental Health, my approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic/holistic, solution-focused and Motivational Interviewing therapies.
Are you looking for a safe space to discuss your mental health? My counseling style is calm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, individuality, and compassion. I believe the therapeutic relationship can be a rewarding and remarkable experience. I take great care in the work I do to understand your needs and am honored to witness and walk with you on your journey.
(971) 315-4751 View (971) 315-4751
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Fionn Fortune
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
I practice from a humanistic approach and incorporate interventions from ACT and CBT to help clients meet their goals.
Welcome! I’m Fionn and a doctoral graduate student at Pacific University in my 4th of 5 years. I’m looking forward to getting to know you. As a therapist, I strive to create a space where clients of all backgrounds and identities feel welcome and safe. I truly believe that my clients are the experts on themselves and their experiences. I prefer to follow the lead of my clients and work at their pace as we navigate the path of healing and growth together. You are in charge! If we use a car metaphor, I will always let you be the main driver, while I’m in your passenger seat. I have great experience as a co-pilot and love that job!
I practice from a humanistic approach and incorporate interventions from ACT and CBT to help clients meet their goals.
Welcome! I’m Fionn and a doctoral graduate student at Pacific University in my 4th of 5 years. I’m looking forward to getting to know you. As a therapist, I strive to create a space where clients of all backgrounds and identities feel welcome and safe. I truly believe that my clients are the experts on themselves and their experiences. I prefer to follow the lead of my clients and work at their pace as we navigate the path of healing and growth together. You are in charge! If we use a car metaphor, I will always let you be the main driver, while I’m in your passenger seat. I have great experience as a co-pilot and love that job!
(971) 298-8097 View (971) 298-8097
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Isolde Hughes
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
I use a strength-based and humanistic approach when conducting psychological evaluations and providing feedback.
I provide psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children, teens, and adults. I value working collaboratively with individuals and families to help identify specific concerns. I do this by looking at the whole individual including their biological/genetic development and what environmental factors may be contributing to current mental health symptoms. I provide a strength-based and non-judgmental space where we can figure out how the pieces fit together, what the whole picture means, and where to go next. I believe that psychological evaluations can lead to greater self-awareness and be a foundational steppingstone.
I use a strength-based and humanistic approach when conducting psychological evaluations and providing feedback.
I provide psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children, teens, and adults. I value working collaboratively with individuals and families to help identify specific concerns. I do this by looking at the whole individual including their biological/genetic development and what environmental factors may be contributing to current mental health symptoms. I provide a strength-based and non-judgmental space where we can figure out how the pieces fit together, what the whole picture means, and where to go next. I believe that psychological evaluations can lead to greater self-awareness and be a foundational steppingstone.
(971) 414-3539 View (971) 414-3539
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Nathan Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Although my practice is open to all, I focus on Mens Issues as well as Couples Therapy utilizing a Humanistic/Existential approach.
Life can be stressful, due to the demands we, as well as others place upon us. Often times we can struggle to achieve a sense of balance. As a result our relationships and connectedness to others can be affected. If you are feeling sad, lost, hurt, angry, overwhelmed or worried you are not alone, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Although my practice is open to all, I focus on Mens Issues as well as Couples Therapy utilizing a Humanistic/Existential approach.
Life can be stressful, due to the demands we, as well as others place upon us. Often times we can struggle to achieve a sense of balance. As a result our relationships and connectedness to others can be affected. If you are feeling sad, lost, hurt, angry, overwhelmed or worried you are not alone, please do not hesitate to reach out.
(971) 777-8929 View (971) 777-8929
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Therapy for BIPOC persons
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035  (Online Only)
Is it getting exhausting to hold everything in? You don't have to go through this alone. I aim to help BIPOC persons and womxn looking for a therapist who understands your unique needs. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, racial identity, or trauma I believe you deserve to be seen and heard. It would be my honor to support you on your healing journey.
Is it getting exhausting to hold everything in? You don't have to go through this alone. I aim to help BIPOC persons and womxn looking for a therapist who understands your unique needs. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, racial identity, or trauma I believe you deserve to be seen and heard. It would be my honor to support you on your healing journey.
(503) 486-4896 View (503) 486-4896
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Dr. Joslyn C Armstrong
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, PhD
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035  (Online Only)
I am looking for couple clients such as monogamous, heterosexual, queer and sexually fluid, trans, cohabitating, and married couples. Also, I specialize in racially diverse couples such as Black/African American, Latinx, Asian, and interracial/interethnic couples. The prominent presenting issues I work with couples on range from communication issues, conflict resolution, blended family stress to infidelity. Then, for individual clients, I am looking for women and men clients, specially focusing on male, men of color, and women of color clients.
I am looking for couple clients such as monogamous, heterosexual, queer and sexually fluid, trans, cohabitating, and married couples. Also, I specialize in racially diverse couples such as Black/African American, Latinx, Asian, and interracial/interethnic couples. The prominent presenting issues I work with couples on range from communication issues, conflict resolution, blended family stress to infidelity. Then, for individual clients, I am looking for women and men clients, specially focusing on male, men of color, and women of color clients.
(503) 744-6981 View (503) 744-6981
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Goali Saedi Bocci
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97035  (Online Only)
Having trained at Notre Dame, UC Berkeley and Stanford, I bring rigorous scientific expertise into my clinical work with adolescents (ages 14-24), college students, and women. I assist clients with a range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, vocational or academic concerns, ADHD, relationship concerns, eating disorders, perfectionism, life transitions, multicultural and identity concerns, as well as family of origin challenges. I often work with high-achieving individuals who find themselves looking for practical solutions to the barriers that impede their success.
Having trained at Notre Dame, UC Berkeley and Stanford, I bring rigorous scientific expertise into my clinical work with adolescents (ages 14-24), college students, and women. I assist clients with a range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, vocational or academic concerns, ADHD, relationship concerns, eating disorders, perfectionism, life transitions, multicultural and identity concerns, as well as family of origin challenges. I often work with high-achieving individuals who find themselves looking for practical solutions to the barriers that impede their success.
(520) 438-6429 View (520) 438-6429
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Jenna Babcock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
As a therapist I am warm, compassionate, strength-based, authentic, and open-minded. I strongly believe that individuals and families are resilient and can grow and heal when engaged in a collaborative process with the right therapist. I will work together with you to make sure that you feel supported in your journey towards healing and growth. I am highly collaborative, authentic, and transparent. I will always strive to find the best approach for you and/or your family. I endeavor to create an environment that fosters mutual respect, growth, curiosity, and hope.
As a therapist I am warm, compassionate, strength-based, authentic, and open-minded. I strongly believe that individuals and families are resilient and can grow and heal when engaged in a collaborative process with the right therapist. I will work together with you to make sure that you feel supported in your journey towards healing and growth. I am highly collaborative, authentic, and transparent. I will always strive to find the best approach for you and/or your family. I endeavor to create an environment that fosters mutual respect, growth, curiosity, and hope.
(503) 664-9290 View (503) 664-9290
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Katherine Hennessy
Counselor, LPC, CADC-I
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Nothing has been more exciting and gratifying for me as a therapist than the moment I can see someone recognizing the patterns and thoughts which have been keeping them from the happiness and joyful life they deserve. Those moments can be the spark that starts a whole new way of thinking and living for someone. In a world that is often rich in negative emotions and destructive behavior, every new spark that can help change the way a single person feels and acts can help others too. Every great journey begins with a single step.
Nothing has been more exciting and gratifying for me as a therapist than the moment I can see someone recognizing the patterns and thoughts which have been keeping them from the happiness and joyful life they deserve. Those moments can be the spark that starts a whole new way of thinking and living for someone. In a world that is often rich in negative emotions and destructive behavior, every new spark that can help change the way a single person feels and acts can help others too. Every great journey begins with a single step.
(503) 683-8626 View (503) 683-8626
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Tracie A McDowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
My ideal clients are adults who have anxiety, panic, phobias, adjustment difficulties, and who are adult survivors of childhood trauma. My clients often struggle with feeling alone or ashamed of their feelings or experiences. Some have experienced criticism for how they've dealt with their struggles. Others have an inner critic that keeps them awake at night. My clients want peace of mind. They want to learn how to effectively address anxiety and stress and work toward an improved sense of self.
My ideal clients are adults who have anxiety, panic, phobias, adjustment difficulties, and who are adult survivors of childhood trauma. My clients often struggle with feeling alone or ashamed of their feelings or experiences. Some have experienced criticism for how they've dealt with their struggles. Others have an inner critic that keeps them awake at night. My clients want peace of mind. They want to learn how to effectively address anxiety and stress and work toward an improved sense of self.
(503) 539-2760 View (503) 539-2760

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.