A therapist listens carefully to a client's words, then attempts to show accurate empathy and genuineness. The hope is that the client will move toward greater self-awareness. MOST likely, the therapist is:_______.

Humanistic therapy is also known as humanism, humanistic therapy is a positive approach to psychotherapy that has its focuse mainly the nature of an individual or a person, rather than categorizing groups of people with similar characteristics as having the same problems. Humanistic therapy takes a look at the whole person, not only from the therapists view, it takes into account viewpoint of individuals observing their own behavior. The aim is to make the person emphasis on the persons positive traits as this will lead to individual finding wisdom, growth, healing, and fulfillment within themselves.

A humanistic therapist is empathetic, and always very genuine with his best feeling towards making the person become better.

A therapist who shows empathy and is genuine, listens carefully and wants the patient to achieve self awareness is employing a humanistic therapy approach.