Humanistic/Experiential

  Humanistic/Experiential Therapy focuses on the individual’s experience and nature and how it can be used to promote growth rather than focusing on the collection of behaviors that make up a psychological category. It involves a holistic approach to emphasize the whole person and their ability to grow, heal, and find self-actualization through self-exploration.

This approach includes two popular techniques/modalities:

Gestalt Therapy helps clients focus on “here and now” feelings and experiences rather than root causes. This approach uses experiential techniques like role-play, physical movement, and reenacting events to arouse emotions and understand how they happen.

Person-Centered Therapy is based on the idea that individuals are capable of deciding what they want to explore and how they want to do it. For this reason, it is also known as a non-directive approach, where a therapist provides a supportive environment to investigate identity, feelings, experiences, and emotions to encourage growth and self-realization.

                         The ones listed are just a few examples of modalities therapist usein therapy.