When it comes to therapy, many people are used to a directive approach—where advice, suggestions, or even homework are given to help tackle problems. However, it only recently occurred to me just how different my approach is compared to this traditional model.

My therapy practice is based on a Person-Centered approach, deeply rooted in the ideas of Carl Rogers. Rogers famously asserted that it isn’t the problem itself that we get stuck in, but the emotions surrounding the problem. This means that simply tackling the issue at hand often doesn’t address the real block. True healing happens when we acknowledge and release the emotions that have become entangled with our problems.

This is where my approach to therapy stands out. I don’t offer quick fixes or tell you what you should or shouldn’t do. Instead, I help you discover, experience, and release the emotions that have been holding you back. By allowing yourself to fully feel and release these emotions, you free yourself to move forward in life once again. And importantly, I don’t analyze or interrupt what is going on during the process—I allow you the space to explore and uncover your feelings at your own pace.

For example, consider someone who feels anxiety while driving. On the surface, it might seem like the anxiety is the main issue. However, when we dig deeper, we might discover that the underlying feeling is fear—perhaps fear of other people’s driving. What other emotions might be at play here, hidden beneath the surface? I help connect you with these deeper, often hidden, emotions. By bringing them to light, you can begin to release them and find true relief.

Once we connect with what is truly going on, and it is understood and experienced by the person, the anxiety begins to drop away. This leaves the person free to move forward, unburdened by that emotional weight. This is how this type of therapy works—it’s effective, long-lasting, and comes from within the person, not from me.

When a person understands that there may be more happening beyond their perception, they begin to learn more about themselves. This process empowers them to understand themselves more deeply, which in turn helps them grow.

Another example of this is a client who was experiencing anxiety about talking to her teacher. After exploring the anxiety further, she realized that the underlying fear was that the teacher wouldn’t listen or understand her situation. She was frightened that nothing would change and that she wouldn’t get the help she needed.

However, once she discovered and acknowledged these underlying emotions, she found the courage to talk to the teacher. To her surprise, the teacher was fully accepting, understood her concerns, and provided the help she needed. She wondered why she had feared it at all. This is how this type of therapy helps empower a person—it enables them to see beyond their initial perceptions, connect with their true feelings, and act from a place of greater understanding and strength.

As clients learn more about themselves through this process, they feel their own growth and healing energy, which they can tap into in future situations. This approach ensures that the person feels empowered to solve their own problems. They aren’t relying on external advice or temporary fixes. Instead, they’re building resilience and understanding from within, making the change not only deep but also enduring.

If you’re tired of being stuck and want to experience this kind of deep, emotional healing, consider making an appointment with me. My therapy is rooted in your growth and healing—not in giving you advice, but in helping you reconnect with your inner strength and emotional freedom.

Ready to move forward? Read more about my approach and book a session today.