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Patrick J Quirk
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35801
Your ability to heal and grow through therapy is not based on the type or severity of your problem but rather your commitment to evolving into your best self and your best life. Your healing and growth will unfold from our understanding of your life journey and a informed therapeutic approach to your personality and needs. I will provide you with an in depth Psychological evaluation which in turn will be the basis of your personalized therapy process. I will then put you in the hands of the highly trained, caring therapist who is best suited to your personality and needs.
Your ability to heal and grow through therapy is not based on the type or severity of your problem but rather your commitment to evolving into your best self and your best life. Your healing and growth will unfold from our understanding of your life journey and a informed therapeutic approach to your personality and needs. I will provide you with an in depth Psychological evaluation which in turn will be the basis of your personalized therapy process. I will then put you in the hands of the highly trained, caring therapist who is best suited to your personality and needs.
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Janice E Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoover, AL 35226
Waitlist for new clients
Most people are experiencing normal reactions to unusual stress or situations in their lives, past or present. My approaches support working through issues, and building stronger skills for meeting any additional challenges. These can include traditional and mind-body-spirit techniques, including NLP, time-line therapy, rational thinking, meditative and relaxation methods, and overall support for the journey. I work with individuals, parent-child issues, couples, and blended family relationships. Working in areas of physical and mental wellness, we partner together to support mental and physical well-being and ongoing growth.
Most people are experiencing normal reactions to unusual stress or situations in their lives, past or present. My approaches support working through issues, and building stronger skills for meeting any additional challenges. These can include traditional and mind-body-spirit techniques, including NLP, time-line therapy, rational thinking, meditative and relaxation methods, and overall support for the journey. I work with individuals, parent-child issues, couples, and blended family relationships. Working in areas of physical and mental wellness, we partner together to support mental and physical well-being and ongoing growth.
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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.