Person-Centered Therapy

Serving clients at Lakewood · Centennial · Northglenn · Telehealth available statewide in Colorado
Person-centered therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, is built on a radical idea: that given the right conditions, people naturally move toward growth and healing. Rather than directing or diagnosing, the therapist provides unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuine presence—creating the relational conditions in which people find their own answers.

What We Offer

  • Self-exploration and personal growth
  • Identity and self-concept work
  • Life transitions and finding meaning
  • Depression and emotional emptiness
  • Anxiety rooted in self-judgment or perfectionism
  • Relationship patterns and attachment
  • Low self-worth and chronic self-criticism
  • Grief and loss

How It Works

Person-centered therapy is less structured than CBT or DBT—the client leads, and the therapist follows. Sessions are shaped by what you bring. The therapeutic relationship itself is the primary instrument of change. This approach is often integrated with other modalities rather than used in isolation.

Who This Is For

Person-centered therapy is well-suited for individuals seeking self-understanding, meaning-making, or personal growth—as well as those who have felt judged, pathologized, or unheard in previous therapeutic relationships. It works across the lifespan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is person-centered therapy ‘just talking’?
It’s more than that. The quality of the therapeutic relationship in person-centered work produces genuine neurobiological and psychological change. The conditions Rogers identified aren’t passive—they’re precise and demanding.
Is this approach evidence-based?
Yes. Person-centered therapy has a strong evidence base, particularly for depression, anxiety, and personal growth outcomes.
How is this different from other therapy approaches?
Most approaches are therapist-directed. Person-centered therapy is client-directed—the therapist’s role is to create conditions for growth, not prescribe a path.
Can it be combined with other approaches?
Yes. Many of our therapists integrate person-centered principles with CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused approaches.