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Client-Centered Approach

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

A therapeutic approach in which the therapist provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment, allowing the client to take an active role in their own treatment. The focus is on empathetic understanding, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness.

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