Carl Rogers and Humanistic Therapy: Why the Father of Person-Centered Therapy Still Inspires

Carl Rogers believed therapy isn’t about “fixing” people, but about creating a safe, compassionate relationship where growth can naturally happen. Often called the father of humanistic therapy, and kind of the Mr. Rogers of the therapy world, he showed that unconditional positive regard and deep understanding are powerful antidotes to shame. His work reminds us: healing starts with being seen, heard, and accepted exactly as we are.