Psychological Approaches
The psychological approaches that guide my practice.
Person-Centered Approach
The person-centered approach is a humanistic psychotherapy model that relies on an individual's inherent potential, inner resources, and capacity for personal growth. Developed by Carl Rogers, this therapeutic framework prioritizes non-judgmental acceptance, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. The goal is to support individuals in recognizing societal pressures, reconnecting with their authentic self, building self-esteem, and fostering personal growth within a safe therapeutic environment.
Psychodynamic Approach
Psychodynamic therapy is an established psychotherapy approach that deeply examines an individual's childhood experiences, unconscious conflicts, and lifelong recurring relationship patterns. The primary goal of this process is not merely to alleviate present symptoms, but also to enable individuals to recognize their psychological defense mechanisms, enhance self-awareness, and support them in building a more honest and balanced relationship with themselves by breaking free from the shadow of their past.
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that focuses on understanding and transforming deep emotional patterns developed during childhood and adolescence. It aims to address recurring relationship difficulties, fear of abandonment, feelings of worthlessness, and chronic emotional distress.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Based Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that explores the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns, assumptions, and core beliefs to improve emotional well-being and build psychological resilience through a collaborative, skills-based process.