Adlerian Therapists in Irving, TX

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Flourish Counseling and Consultation
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75038
Our counselors use a variety of approaches to therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused, Adlerian, and Person-Centered approaches. We will help you reduce unnecessary suffering caused by rigid ways of thinking, harsh self-criticism, and avoidance of difficult thoughts and feelings. We work with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood swings, addiction, grief, and trauma.
Our counselors use a variety of approaches to therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused, Adlerian, and Person-Centered approaches. We will help you reduce unnecessary suffering caused by rigid ways of thinking, harsh self-criticism, and avoidance of difficult thoughts and feelings. We work with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood swings, addiction, grief, and trauma.
(972) 746-2563 View (972) 746-2563
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Brenda Broadnax
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, C-DBT, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75039  (Online Only)
I have always had the conscious goal of supporting others with being able to overcome their hardships and internal challenges that prevents them from being successful. I am a firm believer that in life we have all experienced some type of challenge that will impact our thoughts and emotions. For some people the challenge is more difficult than others and they will experience greater hardship and internal challenges that will send them on a spiral to the unknown. Being a therapist has always been a desire of mine to support others with understanding their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors associated with how they feel.
I have always had the conscious goal of supporting others with being able to overcome their hardships and internal challenges that prevents them from being successful. I am a firm believer that in life we have all experienced some type of challenge that will impact our thoughts and emotions. For some people the challenge is more difficult than others and they will experience greater hardship and internal challenges that will send them on a spiral to the unknown. Being a therapist has always been a desire of mine to support others with understanding their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors associated with how they feel.
(469) 373-9689 View (469) 373-9689
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Vanessa Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75063  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Vanessa Garcia and I am so happy you’re here. I know there’s a lot of unknown things going on but I am here for you. Seeking a counseling professional takes a lot of courage and I am honored that you are considering me to help you in this process. I am thankful for every person I get to meet and help seek a healthy mental life. My goal is to provide a comfortable, safe environment, to listen and to help you process and understand your feelings. Your journey to healing is my priority.
Hello, my name is Vanessa Garcia and I am so happy you’re here. I know there’s a lot of unknown things going on but I am here for you. Seeking a counseling professional takes a lot of courage and I am honored that you are considering me to help you in this process. I am thankful for every person I get to meet and help seek a healthy mental life. My goal is to provide a comfortable, safe environment, to listen and to help you process and understand your feelings. Your journey to healing is my priority.
(469) 251-1182 View (469) 251-1182
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Llewellyn Shields Morgan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75060
Hello, Do you need a private place to share feelings, Thank you for reaching out for help. Sometimes we all need someone to just listen. I get that. Now more than ever, people are experiencing loneliness and uncertainty. Maybe these are new feelings due to the global pandemic, maybe you are struggling with relationships, maybe you feel at a loss of what to do to make things better. Regardless of your circumstances, I believe that health, growth, and change are possibilities. I look forward to meeting you and hope that I can help you on your journey. I will meet you where you are and help you to take your next steps with kindness.
Hello, Do you need a private place to share feelings, Thank you for reaching out for help. Sometimes we all need someone to just listen. I get that. Now more than ever, people are experiencing loneliness and uncertainty. Maybe these are new feelings due to the global pandemic, maybe you are struggling with relationships, maybe you feel at a loss of what to do to make things better. Regardless of your circumstances, I believe that health, growth, and change are possibilities. I look forward to meeting you and hope that I can help you on your journey. I will meet you where you are and help you to take your next steps with kindness.
(214) 817-3299 View (214) 817-3299
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Majeda Khan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75060
My nick name is Maz Khan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Houston, Texas. I will be only available for Telehealth. I work with adults only (18+) and have expertise with anxiety, depression, ADHD and Trauma. I also help with work life and personal/family life balance, divorce, grief and parenting. My approaches are dependent on what a client may need, but I typically use a client centered approach, Solution Focused approach, Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
My nick name is Maz Khan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Houston, Texas. I will be only available for Telehealth. I work with adults only (18+) and have expertise with anxiety, depression, ADHD and Trauma. I also help with work life and personal/family life balance, divorce, grief and parenting. My approaches are dependent on what a client may need, but I typically use a client centered approach, Solution Focused approach, Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
(682) 708-0751 View (682) 708-0751
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Dr. Betsy Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75062
I believe that regardless of where you've been, what you've done, or where you are now, you inherently have value and worth. My mission is to help you see your inherent worth, and to journey along a path in which we can discover the authentic you. My speciality is young adults who are survivors of trauma including, but not limited to, childhood abuse and neglect and sexual abuse. Ultimately, I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the most important thing, so I work to tailor my approach in a way that is unique and best fits each individual client.
I believe that regardless of where you've been, what you've done, or where you are now, you inherently have value and worth. My mission is to help you see your inherent worth, and to journey along a path in which we can discover the authentic you. My speciality is young adults who are survivors of trauma including, but not limited to, childhood abuse and neglect and sexual abuse. Ultimately, I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the most important thing, so I work to tailor my approach in a way that is unique and best fits each individual client.
(281) 645-5583 View (281) 645-5583
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Adrienn Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75063  (Online Only)
I'm Adrienne Parker, and I've worked in mental health for over 9 years, providing individual, group, and family therapy. I have worked with various individuals giving treatment for Depression, Anxiety, Youth Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Mood Disorders, Adjustment Disorder, Childhood PTSD, Trauma, Self Esteem, ODD, Stress Reduction, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Parents of Children with Special Needs. I use client-centered techniques, including TF-CBT, Imago Relationship Therapy, CBT, Psychotherapy, Brief Therapy, and ERP. I believe you are the expert on you, and I respect what your concept of "happy" looks like.
I'm Adrienne Parker, and I've worked in mental health for over 9 years, providing individual, group, and family therapy. I have worked with various individuals giving treatment for Depression, Anxiety, Youth Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Mood Disorders, Adjustment Disorder, Childhood PTSD, Trauma, Self Esteem, ODD, Stress Reduction, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Parents of Children with Special Needs. I use client-centered techniques, including TF-CBT, Imago Relationship Therapy, CBT, Psychotherapy, Brief Therapy, and ERP. I believe you are the expert on you, and I respect what your concept of "happy" looks like.
(346) 478-8609 View (346) 478-8609
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Noyau Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75038
If you've been struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or relationship issues, we know you might be feeling lost and hopeless about how to turn things around for yourself. It may feel impossible to figure out how to begin to heal and move forward in your life. Feelings of sadness, confusion, anger, and anxiety can feel overwhelming, and you may worry that you will never feel happy and whole again. We are here to restore your hope and offer support, guidance, and understanding. We'll work with you to start building a path and a life towards happiness, success, and fulfillment in a warm and nonjudgemental atmosphere.
If you've been struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or relationship issues, we know you might be feeling lost and hopeless about how to turn things around for yourself. It may feel impossible to figure out how to begin to heal and move forward in your life. Feelings of sadness, confusion, anger, and anxiety can feel overwhelming, and you may worry that you will never feel happy and whole again. We are here to restore your hope and offer support, guidance, and understanding. We'll work with you to start building a path and a life towards happiness, success, and fulfillment in a warm and nonjudgemental atmosphere.
(214) 499-9406 View (214) 499-9406
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Shelly Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, CFRC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75061
Waitlist for new clients
So often we suffer traumas and emotional struggles, feeling like no one will understand or not knowing where to turn. This is one of the reasons I chose to become a counselor. My role in my client's lives is to provide a different outlook and to evaluate possible solutions. I provide my clients with a safe and supportive environment, free of judgement or criticism, where meeting their goals is top priority. I help my clients recognize their choices, as well as the means to get there, and together we will work towards achieving those desired goals.
So often we suffer traumas and emotional struggles, feeling like no one will understand or not knowing where to turn. This is one of the reasons I chose to become a counselor. My role in my client's lives is to provide a different outlook and to evaluate possible solutions. I provide my clients with a safe and supportive environment, free of judgement or criticism, where meeting their goals is top priority. I help my clients recognize their choices, as well as the means to get there, and together we will work towards achieving those desired goals.
(806) 421-0429 View (806) 421-0429
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Deja Davidson
LPC-Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75060
I am deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective therapy to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. My approach is rooted in integrating a holistic approach by exploring internal and external factors within an individual. I believe that every individual has inherent strength and the capacity for change. My role is to walk alongside you, offering guidance, empathy, and a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I aim to provide an inclusive and affirming space, not limited to, LGBTQIA + community, BIPOC individuals, and other marginalized groups.
I am deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective therapy to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. My approach is rooted in integrating a holistic approach by exploring internal and external factors within an individual. I believe that every individual has inherent strength and the capacity for change. My role is to walk alongside you, offering guidance, empathy, and a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I aim to provide an inclusive and affirming space, not limited to, LGBTQIA + community, BIPOC individuals, and other marginalized groups.
(469) 228-8086 View (469) 228-8086
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Lavene Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75039  (Online Only)
Lauren’s clients appreciate her expertise in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, stress management, and promoting healthy and strong interpersonal relationships. She can assist in healing from divorce and working through issues related to perinatal or postpartum depression/anxiety and parenting. Lauren also offers experience and a passion for working with the unique and complex stressors of military service members, first responders, aviation professionals and their families. She enjoys working with children (10 and up), adolescents, and adults, and will create a treatment plan specifically tailored for you.
Lauren’s clients appreciate her expertise in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, stress management, and promoting healthy and strong interpersonal relationships. She can assist in healing from divorce and working through issues related to perinatal or postpartum depression/anxiety and parenting. Lauren also offers experience and a passion for working with the unique and complex stressors of military service members, first responders, aviation professionals and their families. She enjoys working with children (10 and up), adolescents, and adults, and will create a treatment plan specifically tailored for you.
(214) 833-8454 View (214) 833-8454
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Brisa Celeste Coronado Torres
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75060
Now accepting new clients I am Brisa C Coronado Torres a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor. Are you struggling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, depression, fears or relationship problems that interfere in your life? I recognize firsthand the complexities of these issues and am a consistent advocate for those who seek growth and recovery.
Now accepting new clients I am Brisa C Coronado Torres a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor. Are you struggling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, depression, fears or relationship problems that interfere in your life? I recognize firsthand the complexities of these issues and am a consistent advocate for those who seek growth and recovery.
(214) 307-8280 View (214) 307-8280
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Zina Adi
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75062
Are you trying to handle anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or simply feeling overwhelmed? Your lived experiences have a huge impact on your mental health. Therapy is a place to process and heal. It takes hard work, bravery, and patience to go through all the heavy "stuff" that you carry around on a daily basis. You do not have to be alone in the process of your healing. The most important thing to me is that my client feels no judgment, is heard, and can trust that I am going to work just as hard as they are to reach their goals.
Are you trying to handle anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or simply feeling overwhelmed? Your lived experiences have a huge impact on your mental health. Therapy is a place to process and heal. It takes hard work, bravery, and patience to go through all the heavy "stuff" that you carry around on a daily basis. You do not have to be alone in the process of your healing. The most important thing to me is that my client feels no judgment, is heard, and can trust that I am going to work just as hard as they are to reach their goals.
(214) 272-2036 View (214) 272-2036

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Melodi Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Grand Prairie, TX 75051  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Feelings of despair & insecurity can alter our perception of daily living. If you are seeking comfort & hope from within, I am available to assist you in achieving happiness & satisfaction. As a therapist, I enjoy helping others gain insight & awareness through spiritual counseling. I also provide a safe environment to explore your feelings, beliefs, & behaviors. Together you & I will establish & achieve therapeutic goals. My counseling approach is Adlerian Therapy, which focuses on understanding the unique & inner beliefs to increase self-awareness; as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which works to change irrational thoug
Feelings of despair & insecurity can alter our perception of daily living. If you are seeking comfort & hope from within, I am available to assist you in achieving happiness & satisfaction. As a therapist, I enjoy helping others gain insight & awareness through spiritual counseling. I also provide a safe environment to explore your feelings, beliefs, & behaviors. Together you & I will establish & achieve therapeutic goals. My counseling approach is Adlerian Therapy, which focuses on understanding the unique & inner beliefs to increase self-awareness; as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which works to change irrational thoug
(469) 518-6034 View (469) 518-6034
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Jordan Michael Edmondson-DeGraftenreed
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219  (Online Only)
My ideal client is looking for a non-judgemental, sex positive, open, and straightforward approach to meeting you where you are. They are looking for someone to connect with and have me help them in practical ways. I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ communities, polyamorous communities, kink communities, individuals struggling with anxiety, religious-based issues, work/career related issues, life change issues, both men’s and women’s issues, as well as depression. I utilize various approaches to therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
My ideal client is looking for a non-judgemental, sex positive, open, and straightforward approach to meeting you where you are. They are looking for someone to connect with and have me help them in practical ways. I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ communities, polyamorous communities, kink communities, individuals struggling with anxiety, religious-based issues, work/career related issues, life change issues, both men’s and women’s issues, as well as depression. I utilize various approaches to therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
(469) 382-1856 View (469) 382-1856
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Diane Boehm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205
My curiosity of the human mind and behavior led me to develop empathy, compassion, and a deep commitment for serving young children, teenagers and their families, guiding them through difficult experiences and problem-solving together as a team. While a former educator, I quickly realized that my heart was less focused on academic growth and more passionately focused on ensuring the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of my students. Working from an Adlerian framework, I find great joy in the ability to support a child within the realm of their environment to best understand their unique self.
My curiosity of the human mind and behavior led me to develop empathy, compassion, and a deep commitment for serving young children, teenagers and their families, guiding them through difficult experiences and problem-solving together as a team. While a former educator, I quickly realized that my heart was less focused on academic growth and more passionately focused on ensuring the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of my students. Working from an Adlerian framework, I find great joy in the ability to support a child within the realm of their environment to best understand their unique self.
(469) 281-7269 View (469) 281-7269
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Kay Fontenot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, BSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75204
Techniques I typically use are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential, Brainspotting, Adlerian, DBT Skills, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy.
My professional goal is to provide connection, healing, and insight during each of our encounters, With a passion for attachment and relational models, I have training, expertise and experience in providing counseling and psychotherapy for the following types of concerns/struggles: Women's Concerns, Emerging Adults, Relationship Strain, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use, Personality Traits and/or Disorders, Divorce, Infidelity, Boundaries, Grief and Loss, Career Concerns, Assertiveness Training, & Life Adjustments. I also offer individual, group and family intensives for connection, insight and deeper healing.
Techniques I typically use are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential, Brainspotting, Adlerian, DBT Skills, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy.
My professional goal is to provide connection, healing, and insight during each of our encounters, With a passion for attachment and relational models, I have training, expertise and experience in providing counseling and psychotherapy for the following types of concerns/struggles: Women's Concerns, Emerging Adults, Relationship Strain, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use, Personality Traits and/or Disorders, Divorce, Infidelity, Boundaries, Grief and Loss, Career Concerns, Assertiveness Training, & Life Adjustments. I also offer individual, group and family intensives for connection, insight and deeper healing.
(469) 405-2856 View (469) 405-2856
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Turtle Creek Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75219
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is eclectic, incorporating Adlerian, Behavioral, Existential and various other therapies.
After years in corporate America, I changed careers mid-life to help others overcome obstacles and create healthy, happy and rewarding lives of meaning. I believe that all people have the capacity and the right to be mentally healthy, and fulfilled in their lives.
My approach to therapy is eclectic, incorporating Adlerian, Behavioral, Existential and various other therapies.
After years in corporate America, I changed careers mid-life to help others overcome obstacles and create healthy, happy and rewarding lives of meaning. I believe that all people have the capacity and the right to be mentally healthy, and fulfilled in their lives.
(214) 390-9428 View (214) 390-9428
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Karisha Richards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201  (Online Only)
I am trained in and utilize Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Heart Rate Variation (Biofeedback) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Trauma Informed Care.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile, my name is Karisha and I am the owner of Delvon Behavioral Health! I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in teaching my clients how to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and grief. I also have experience with clients who wish to explore their gender identity, exhibit symptoms of schizophrenia/psychosis, and bipolar disorder.
I am trained in and utilize Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Heart Rate Variation (Biofeedback) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Trauma Informed Care.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile, my name is Karisha and I am the owner of Delvon Behavioral Health! I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in teaching my clients how to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and grief. I also have experience with clients who wish to explore their gender identity, exhibit symptoms of schizophrenia/psychosis, and bipolar disorder.
(903) 329-2946 View (903) 329-2946
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Vanessa Kadado
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCDC-I, LPC
Verified Verified
Addison, TX 75001
Vanessa utilizes Attachment Theory, Adlerian therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) treatment modalities.
Vanessa specializes in treating Anxiety, Depression, Attachment Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Abuse, Grief and Loss, Codependency, Enmeshment Trauma, Enabling Behavior, Life Transitions, People Pleasing Behaviors, PTSD and Trauma, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse and Multicultural and Diverse Issues. She enjoys working with adults to break barriers, establish healthy boundaries and achieve their greatest potential.
Vanessa utilizes Attachment Theory, Adlerian therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) treatment modalities.
Vanessa specializes in treating Anxiety, Depression, Attachment Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Abuse, Grief and Loss, Codependency, Enmeshment Trauma, Enabling Behavior, Life Transitions, People Pleasing Behaviors, PTSD and Trauma, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse and Multicultural and Diverse Issues. She enjoys working with adults to break barriers, establish healthy boundaries and achieve their greatest potential.
(214) 382-0473 View (214) 382-0473
Adlerian Therapists

How does Adlerian psychology work?

In the framework of Adlerian therapy, people are motivated by a sense of belonging and community, which drives them to surmount feelings of inferiority so as to contribute to their society; fulfilling these desires can help people flourish. Adlerian therapy proceeds in four stages—engagement, assessment, insight, and reorientation—in an overall effort to understand the client’s past and to achieve their present-day humanistic goals.

Is Adlerian therapy humanistic?

Yes, Adlerian psychology is humanistic; it focuses on the whole person, emphasizes their strengths rather than just their symptoms, and centers them in determining how they can grow and flourish. This school of thought informed the work of Abraham Maslow, who went on to develop humanistic psychology.

How long does Adlerian therapy take?

Adlerian therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented form of therapy that takes around 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Of course, some people may be in therapy for a shorter or longer time frame; length depends on the individual and the problem or condition they wish to treat. Clients can ask their therapist about the timeline for treatment before they begin and check in periodically to ensure that they’re on the same page in terms of progress.

Is Adlerian therapy evidence based?

There is not as much evidence to support the effectiveness of Adlerian therapy as there is for other types of therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. But Adlerian therapy may be the right therapy for some people—whether they’re seeking to treat mental disorders or achieve self-growth—especially those looking for a holistic approach that emphasizes relationships, community, self-worth, and purpose.