Person Centered Therapy

Person-centered therapy is a compassionate and nondirective approach that trusts your ability to grow and solve problems. It’s supported by empathy, acceptance, and authenticity. At Overwatch Counseling, PLLC, in Abilene, Texas, licensed professional counselor Eva Foster, LPC, offers compassionate, person-centered therapy to help you discover highly effective solutions for common mental health concerns. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.

What is person-centered therapy?

Person-centered therapy at Overwatch Counseling, PLLC, uses a nonauthoritative approach to help you take a more active role in your therapy sessions with Eva. She helps you discover solutions that match your needs, lifestyle, and goals.

Developed by the 20th-century American psychologist Carl Rogers, person-centered therapy acknowledges that because every person is unique, their view of themselves and ability to manage challenges are essential.

During person-centered therapy sessions, you have the power to find the most effective solutions for making effective life changes. Eva follows your lead during the sessions, rather than taking control of the discussions.

Which conditions can person-centered therapy address?

Person-centered therapy at Overwatch Counseling, PLLC, can help you overcome the following mental health conditions and others:

• Eating disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Phobias
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Substance use disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Sleep disorders
• Stress
• Grief

It’s common to develop more than one mental health disorder at the same time. Eva can help you effectively manage each one to build resilience, rediscover joy, and thrive.

What are the benefits of person-centered therapy?

The advantages of person-centered therapy with Eva at Overwatch Counseling, PLLC, include:

• Improved self-confidence
• Stronger sense of identity
• Interpersonal relationship improvements
• Greater trust in making decisions
• Reduced anxiety, depression, and/or grief
• Mood improvements
• Self-discovery
• Self-acceptance
• Supported healing
• Positive growth
• Improved quality of life

Person-centered therapy can help you overcome difficult life situations, including family or work conflicts, abuse, divorce, job loss, financial challenges, and other common concerns.

What can I expect during person-centered therapy sessions?

During person-centered therapy, Eva listens to you with compassion and without judgment. She acknowledges your experiences as you lead the way. 

Eva encourages and supports you without interfering or interrupting as you navigate the process of self-discovery, uncover root causes of pain, and find the best ways to heal.

You do much of the talking during person-centered therapy; Eva doesn’t actively direct the conversation. She might restate what you say to fully understand your feelings and thoughts. Eva is empathetic, nonjudgmental, and always has your best interest at heart.

When appropriate, you can bring other people, such as your spouse or another family member, into person-centered therapy sessions.

Am I a candidate for person-centered therapy?

Eva completes a psychiatric evaluation to learn which type of therapy best suits you. She discusses your emotions, thoughts, lifestyle, past trauma, behaviors, moods, and more.

In addition to person-centered therapy, Overwatch Counseling, PLLC, offers cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy, somatic therapy, veterans counseling, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, and other forms of therapy. You might be a candidate for more than one type. Eva follows up regularly to ensure long-lasting success.

Schedule an evaluation at Overwatch Counseling, PLLC, by phone or request one online today to take advantage of person-centered therapy.