Question

While justin's therapist attends to what he has to say without judgment, she also seeks understanding by paraphrasing as well as asking for clarification and then reflecting justin's feelings. justin's therapist is using a therapeutic technique known as:?

Answer 1

Client-centered therapy is the correct answer.

Client-centered therapy, also known as person-centered, is a counseling approach used by therapists in order to promote self-understanding, increase self-esteem and openness to experiences. In this therapy, the client takes an active role determining the course and direction of the treatment while the therapist is very supportive by paraphrasing and clarifying the client's responses so the client can achieve self-understanding and reduce feelings of insecurity, defensiveness and guilt.