Understanding humanistic therapy: A person-centered approach by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | Oct 20, 2023 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics Therapy works to help heal individuals mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, but some types of therapy are even more focused on the individual than others. Humanistic therapy works by focusing on specific issues while maintaining focus on the person and accepting them as they are. By using the character and experiences…