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Central Valley Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oroville, CA 95965
Central Valley Family Therapy is a group practice whose sole focus is providing individuals, couples and families support through all walks of life. Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services. Our focus is not only on your unique therapeutic goals, but in providing our clients with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
Central Valley Family Therapy is a group practice whose sole focus is providing individuals, couples and families support through all walks of life. Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services. Our focus is not only on your unique therapeutic goals, but in providing our clients with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
(916) 269-5422 View (916) 269-5422
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Allyson Elizabeth Wilhite
Marriage & Family Therapist, BSN, MFT, BCPCC, IATP
Verified Verified
Oroville, CA 95965
I have an incredible passion for people and always have had. In my experience as a nurse and as a therapist, I have enjoyed teaching, encouraging, and creating possibilities for hope and healing. My belief is that when we feel safe enough we become more genuine and more capable of loving and living incredible lives. We laugh more, play more, rest better and have more compassion for others. My hope is that you learn to be your best self, genuine, true to yourself and to learn the art of self-care, establishing healthy boundaries and a support system regardless of a painful childhood and difficult life circumstances.
I have an incredible passion for people and always have had. In my experience as a nurse and as a therapist, I have enjoyed teaching, encouraging, and creating possibilities for hope and healing. My belief is that when we feel safe enough we become more genuine and more capable of loving and living incredible lives. We laugh more, play more, rest better and have more compassion for others. My hope is that you learn to be your best self, genuine, true to yourself and to learn the art of self-care, establishing healthy boundaries and a support system regardless of a painful childhood and difficult life circumstances.
(530) 419-4918 View (530) 419-4918
North Valley Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, Private, Therapy, Group
Verified Verified
Oroville, CA 95965
Do you feel anxious or worried? Are you experiencing guilt or depression? Do you feel stuck or down? Confused or hopeless? In recent years, traumatic events have affected the way people in the north valley tend to cope with life. Significant life events have a way of bringing back past worries and triggers and people can find that life turns upside down. If you are experiencing a shift or are dealing with a familiar pattern, you are not alone. North Valley Counseling is an established and experienced group of Therapists. We work with adults, couples, and children who are experiencing anxiety/depression, stress, & relationship issues
Do you feel anxious or worried? Are you experiencing guilt or depression? Do you feel stuck or down? Confused or hopeless? In recent years, traumatic events have affected the way people in the north valley tend to cope with life. Significant life events have a way of bringing back past worries and triggers and people can find that life turns upside down. If you are experiencing a shift or are dealing with a familiar pattern, you are not alone. North Valley Counseling is an established and experienced group of Therapists. We work with adults, couples, and children who are experiencing anxiety/depression, stress, & relationship issues
(530) 715-2313 View (530) 715-2313
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Renee Caraco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oroville, CA 95965
Hi, my name is Rene'e Caraco and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 19 years of experience in the field. I treat individual adults with a focus on ADHD as well as a breadth of other areas such as aging, anxiety, codependency, coping skills, chronic illness, depression, grief, job-related issues, life transitions, marital/pre-marital issues, mood disorders, parenting, prenatal/postpartum, relationships, self-esteem, & stress, amongst others. I welcome and value working inclusively with diverse populations at different life stages and with varying cultural, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Hi, my name is Rene'e Caraco and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 19 years of experience in the field. I treat individual adults with a focus on ADHD as well as a breadth of other areas such as aging, anxiety, codependency, coping skills, chronic illness, depression, grief, job-related issues, life transitions, marital/pre-marital issues, mood disorders, parenting, prenatal/postpartum, relationships, self-esteem, & stress, amongst others. I welcome and value working inclusively with diverse populations at different life stages and with varying cultural, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
(209) 270-5992 View (209) 270-5992
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North Valley Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oroville, CA 95965
Cliff Jacobson, MS, LMFT is a Licensed Therapist who works primarily with adults and couples to improve relationships and find renewed satisfaction in life. Cliff has advanced training in Couple & Marriage Counseling, as well as Therapy for Trauma and Relationship Functioning. Cliff works with clients to balance the biological, psychological and emotional parts of the self. Cliff has training in different schools of therapy but he "likes to keep it simple and do what works for you and or your family".
Cliff Jacobson, MS, LMFT is a Licensed Therapist who works primarily with adults and couples to improve relationships and find renewed satisfaction in life. Cliff has advanced training in Couple & Marriage Counseling, as well as Therapy for Trauma and Relationship Functioning. Cliff works with clients to balance the biological, psychological and emotional parts of the self. Cliff has training in different schools of therapy but he "likes to keep it simple and do what works for you and or your family".
(530) 797-4746 View (530) 797-4746
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Janette Giralico-Wyman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Durham, CA 95938  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. My orientation is attachment based therapies.  I specialize in attachment based trauma focused techniques to include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which I utilize in my work with adults, couples, and families.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. My orientation is attachment based therapies.  I specialize in attachment based trauma focused techniques to include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which I utilize in my work with adults, couples, and families.
(530) 232-4615 View (530) 232-4615
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Sandra Quiring, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Oroville, CA 95965  (Online Only)
I have counseled folks with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, adjustment and relationship problems for over 20 years. Many years of life experience allow me to meet my clients with compassion and understanding. I am guided by the particular needs of each client, at all times discovering and reinforcing strengths and abilities. I help my clients achieve their goals as they shed interfering thoughts, habits, fears and beliefs. I happily accept many insurance plans and will consider sliding scale fees. Helping someone achieve greater life satisfaction brings me much joy.
I have counseled folks with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, adjustment and relationship problems for over 20 years. Many years of life experience allow me to meet my clients with compassion and understanding. I am guided by the particular needs of each client, at all times discovering and reinforcing strengths and abilities. I help my clients achieve their goals as they shed interfering thoughts, habits, fears and beliefs. I happily accept many insurance plans and will consider sliding scale fees. Helping someone achieve greater life satisfaction brings me much joy.
(530) 776-5062 View (530) 776-5062
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Jane Frank Myers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gridley, CA 95948  (Online Only)
Life is difficult, and presents many challenges to us and our loved ones. Often it's helpful to talk with someone who has experience in helping others learn to cope successfully. I have worked in this field for more than 35 years, and have a wide range of experiences from which to draw. I feel very comfortable working with a wide range of issues. I help by offering understanding and empowerment to overcome obstacles and to improve emotional stability and self-esteem.
Life is difficult, and presents many challenges to us and our loved ones. Often it's helpful to talk with someone who has experience in helping others learn to cope successfully. I have worked in this field for more than 35 years, and have a wide range of experiences from which to draw. I feel very comfortable working with a wide range of issues. I help by offering understanding and empowerment to overcome obstacles and to improve emotional stability and self-esteem.
(530) 421-6821 View (530) 421-6821
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Ryan Crawford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gridley, CA 95948
I'm Ryan Crawford, LCSW. I have the most experience working with adults and teens dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, poor self-esteem, and coping with life transitions. I view my role as a therapist as walking alongside you to help you determine what is best for you. I use concepts of Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Supportive Therapy to support you in learning coping skills, increasing your self-esteem, and forming new patterns for a healthier and happier life.
I'm Ryan Crawford, LCSW. I have the most experience working with adults and teens dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, poor self-esteem, and coping with life transitions. I view my role as a therapist as walking alongside you to help you determine what is best for you. I use concepts of Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Supportive Therapy to support you in learning coping skills, increasing your self-esteem, and forming new patterns for a healthier and happier life.
(530) 317-1417 View (530) 317-1417
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Terry Basile
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oroville, CA 95965  (Online Only)
I offer you a 'strength based' therapy. I use support, introspection, assessment, direction and referral as a way to bring change to your life. We all experience loss, doubt, changes in our life beyond our control. For some people 'Therapy' is a place to re-charge. For others is it a vital experience needed to explore core issues ( trauma ) and re-organize their sense of self and move forward. I believe I offer a safe place online for you to grow. Online Zoom sesions only. I enjoy working on issues of anxiety, depression, relationships and parenting. I am a survivor of the Camp Fire and feel qualified to work with other survivors.
I offer you a 'strength based' therapy. I use support, introspection, assessment, direction and referral as a way to bring change to your life. We all experience loss, doubt, changes in our life beyond our control. For some people 'Therapy' is a place to re-charge. For others is it a vital experience needed to explore core issues ( trauma ) and re-organize their sense of self and move forward. I believe I offer a safe place online for you to grow. Online Zoom sesions only. I enjoy working on issues of anxiety, depression, relationships and parenting. I am a survivor of the Camp Fire and feel qualified to work with other survivors.
(707) 734-0554 View (707) 734-0554

Online Therapists

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Rabiia Ali
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95817
My therapy modality is dialectical behavior therapy integrated with person-centered/humanistic theory.
I am the therapist that likes to meet you where you are and ensure that your therapy is exactly what you would like. I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression and mental health treatment and I am skilled in assisting you to become unstuck and meet your treatment goals. Let's go on this journey together.
My therapy modality is dialectical behavior therapy integrated with person-centered/humanistic theory.
I am the therapist that likes to meet you where you are and ensure that your therapy is exactly what you would like. I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression and mental health treatment and I am skilled in assisting you to become unstuck and meet your treatment goals. Let's go on this journey together.
(916) 260-0709 View (916) 260-0709
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Gretchen Kishbaugh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Petaluma, CA 94952
My approach is influenced by a number of schools of thought: humanistic, psychoanalytic, Jungian, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, Buddhist psychology/mindfulness, somatic awareness.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, couples, and family therapy, play therapy, and parenting consultation. If you're looking for a safe and supportive place in which to explore your concerns, I offer careful listening and collaborative engagement in the service of working toward your goals. People seek psychotherapy for many reasons. Some want help with specific problems such as depression, relationship conflict, or concern about a child. Others feel stuck in problematic patterns that cause emotional distress, interfere with their ability to connect with others, or hinder their ability to find fulfillment in life.
My approach is influenced by a number of schools of thought: humanistic, psychoanalytic, Jungian, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, Buddhist psychology/mindfulness, somatic awareness.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, couples, and family therapy, play therapy, and parenting consultation. If you're looking for a safe and supportive place in which to explore your concerns, I offer careful listening and collaborative engagement in the service of working toward your goals. People seek psychotherapy for many reasons. Some want help with specific problems such as depression, relationship conflict, or concern about a child. Others feel stuck in problematic patterns that cause emotional distress, interfere with their ability to connect with others, or hinder their ability to find fulfillment in life.
(707) 518-6142 View (707) 518-6142
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Tara Emerick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gold River, CA 95670  (Online Only)
Humanistic Center for Clinical Counseling, we emphasize in our practice that you are the experts in your care.
A sense of belonging is crucial. Life is hard. I believe that everyone has a plan and a purpose for their life and during hard times, we all need someone to come along the side of us to lend encouragement and non-judgmental support. Therapy can be scary; I would love to listen to your story and work with you towards health and healing. Walking alongside of others with curiosity and empathy during hard times is a passion of mine. Learning and building coping skills and a sense of belonging, while being curious about your plan and purpose is what I'd love to help you with. I offer faith based counseling and traditional counseling.
Humanistic Center for Clinical Counseling, we emphasize in our practice that you are the experts in your care.
A sense of belonging is crucial. Life is hard. I believe that everyone has a plan and a purpose for their life and during hard times, we all need someone to come along the side of us to lend encouragement and non-judgmental support. Therapy can be scary; I would love to listen to your story and work with you towards health and healing. Walking alongside of others with curiosity and empathy during hard times is a passion of mine. Learning and building coping skills and a sense of belonging, while being curious about your plan and purpose is what I'd love to help you with. I offer faith based counseling and traditional counseling.
(916) 299-3169 View (916) 299-3169
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Samantha Rasmusen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95945  (Online Only)
I work relationally with a humanistic, transpersonal framework and utilize holistic, integrative, somatic, mindfulness, and trauma-sensitive approaches to help you develop your inner strength and resilience.
Are you ready to heal? Ready to break unhealthy patterns that no longer serve you? I can help. I aim to create a therapeutic relationship and setting that is a living sanctuary for your heart and soul. In the darkest night of unimaginable pain and grief, one hand to hold, one heart to listen, can be all that's needed to make it until the sun rises again.
I work relationally with a humanistic, transpersonal framework and utilize holistic, integrative, somatic, mindfulness, and trauma-sensitive approaches to help you develop your inner strength and resilience.
Are you ready to heal? Ready to break unhealthy patterns that no longer serve you? I can help. I aim to create a therapeutic relationship and setting that is a living sanctuary for your heart and soul. In the darkest night of unimaginable pain and grief, one hand to hold, one heart to listen, can be all that's needed to make it until the sun rises again.
(530) 435-7641 View (530) 435-7641
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Lindsay Kay Parkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816  (Online Only)
I've chosen to work in settings that promote empowerment and healing using strength-based, humanistic approaches.
I am passionate and dedicated to creating a trusting relationship and safe space for the process of narrating your personal story. Over 10 years I've worked in community-based programs with both teens and adults. I especially enjoy working with young people ages 16 to 25 (Transitional Aged Youth) a population that’s often overlooked and underserved. Having personally struggled myself during that time, I know how to identify with that challenging life transition and sometimes overwhelming decisions of "What's next?" let alone the bigger question of "Who am I?".
I've chosen to work in settings that promote empowerment and healing using strength-based, humanistic approaches.
I am passionate and dedicated to creating a trusting relationship and safe space for the process of narrating your personal story. Over 10 years I've worked in community-based programs with both teens and adults. I especially enjoy working with young people ages 16 to 25 (Transitional Aged Youth) a population that’s often overlooked and underserved. Having personally struggled myself during that time, I know how to identify with that challenging life transition and sometimes overwhelming decisions of "What's next?" let alone the bigger question of "Who am I?".
(916) 764-3974 View (916) 764-3974
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Stephanie Mora, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95678
Welcome! Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or disconnected from yourself and others, I'd love to work with you. I specialize in treating adolescent concerns, eating disorders & body image issues, trauma, and anxiety. I take a humanistic and person centered approach to therapy which focuses on authenticity and the importance of the therapeutic relationship. I have always believed that the most important aspect in the therapeutic process is developing a strong connection with my clients. Connection fosters a safe and trusting space. This allows for reflection on unhealthy patterns that will lead to a better sense of self.
Welcome! Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or disconnected from yourself and others, I'd love to work with you. I specialize in treating adolescent concerns, eating disorders & body image issues, trauma, and anxiety. I take a humanistic and person centered approach to therapy which focuses on authenticity and the importance of the therapeutic relationship. I have always believed that the most important aspect in the therapeutic process is developing a strong connection with my clients. Connection fosters a safe and trusting space. This allows for reflection on unhealthy patterns that will lead to a better sense of self.
(279) 205-4232 View (279) 205-4232
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Katherine Bergam
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Napa, CA 94558
Finally I use a humanistic therapeutic approach sometimes to support and validate the clients too.
Hello, my name is Dr. Kate Bergam. I am a licensed marriage family therapist. I have been enjoyed working with clients for more than 20 years. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology at UCLA and earned my masters and doctorate degree in marriage family therapy at California Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology in 2001. Currently I'm working part time at College Hospital (Partial Hospitalization Program) in Signal Hill, CA. I work with clients who have been diagnosed with Bipolar, Severe anxiety, Major Depression, PTSD, Schizoaffective D/O and ADHD.
Finally I use a humanistic therapeutic approach sometimes to support and validate the clients too.
Hello, my name is Dr. Kate Bergam. I am a licensed marriage family therapist. I have been enjoyed working with clients for more than 20 years. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology at UCLA and earned my masters and doctorate degree in marriage family therapy at California Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology in 2001. Currently I'm working part time at College Hospital (Partial Hospitalization Program) in Signal Hill, CA. I work with clients who have been diagnosed with Bipolar, Severe anxiety, Major Depression, PTSD, Schizoaffective D/O and ADHD.
(951) 484-1364 View (951) 484-1364
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Toni Rey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616
I customize my approach to your unique needs, drawing on psychodynamic, attachment-based, CBT, emotion-focused and humanistic approaches.
Are you distressed? Anxious? Wish life felt more positive? Would you, on your own or with your partner, like to work through what's bothering you, improve relationships, and feel more confident in going for what you want? Perhaps you'd like support to explore and understand what you're experiencing, and help to make some changes. Meeting with a therapist for time focused solely on you can help you on your journey. With warmth, professionalism, and gentle humor, I'm eager to get to know and work collaboratively with you, to help you find your new path.
I customize my approach to your unique needs, drawing on psychodynamic, attachment-based, CBT, emotion-focused and humanistic approaches.
Are you distressed? Anxious? Wish life felt more positive? Would you, on your own or with your partner, like to work through what's bothering you, improve relationships, and feel more confident in going for what you want? Perhaps you'd like support to explore and understand what you're experiencing, and help to make some changes. Meeting with a therapist for time focused solely on you can help you on your journey. With warmth, professionalism, and gentle humor, I'm eager to get to know and work collaboratively with you, to help you find your new path.
(916) 502-8928 View (916) 502-8928
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Jesse Wade
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95811
My training would be defined as "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" but I engage in general therapy. This means that I will work with my clients to meet them where they are and use tools, interventions and approaches that respect their person and strives to align with who they are. I am here for the client and make it a point to engage on a humanistic level. I am not a therapist who sits in a chair and asks "how does that make you feel?" I am a therapist who wants to actively help you identify your goal(s) and come up with a plan for you to reach them. I will not waste your time and I am invested as much as you are.
My training would be defined as "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" but I engage in general therapy. This means that I will work with my clients to meet them where they are and use tools, interventions and approaches that respect their person and strives to align with who they are. I am here for the client and make it a point to engage on a humanistic level. I am not a therapist who sits in a chair and asks "how does that make you feel?" I am a therapist who wants to actively help you identify your goal(s) and come up with a plan for you to reach them. I will not waste your time and I am invested as much as you are.
(916) 507-0392 View (916) 507-0392
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Alyssum Mensoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94952
While the style of therapy I practice draws on multiple theories, my foundation is Humanistic and Existential.
I hold to the belief that all people have the potential to achieve healing and growth. As a practitioner, I take a supportive role as clients determine and strive towards their mental and emotional health goals. I believe my empathy and my non-judgmental, conversational style help form productive therapeutic relationships. In this safe place, difficult issues can be explored. I’m comfortable supporting people from varied age, sexual orientation and genders as well as diverse ethic and cultural backgrounds. I feel passionate about supporting people from groups that have been marginalized in Western society. My pronouns are She/Her
While the style of therapy I practice draws on multiple theories, my foundation is Humanistic and Existential.
I hold to the belief that all people have the potential to achieve healing and growth. As a practitioner, I take a supportive role as clients determine and strive towards their mental and emotional health goals. I believe my empathy and my non-judgmental, conversational style help form productive therapeutic relationships. In this safe place, difficult issues can be explored. I’m comfortable supporting people from varied age, sexual orientation and genders as well as diverse ethic and cultural backgrounds. I feel passionate about supporting people from groups that have been marginalized in Western society. My pronouns are She/Her
(707) 347-9749 View (707) 347-9749

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.