Running head: PERSON-CENTERED THERAPY 1
Case Conceptualization Using Person-Centered Therapy
Melissa S. Martinez
Liberty University Online
PERSON-CENTERED THERAPY 2
Abstract
Person-Centered Therapy is centered around the idea that when humans are given a supportive,
empathetic, and understanding environment, they ultimately have the tendency to do good. The
developer, Carl Rogers, views behavior, both good and aggressive, as the innate need to grow.
Humans may act in destructive manners but only do so based on the experiences in their
environment. Person-Centered Therapy has three core conditions that are necessary in order to
have a positive outcome and effectiveness (Murdock, 2017). These core conditions are
introduced in the case study of mid-60 year old Walt Kowalski. Mr. Kowalski is a recent widow,
father of two, and a Korean War Veteran. He presents with concerns regarding depression, guilt,
anger, and anxiety, as well as relationship and spiritual health concerns. Mr. Kowalski is
expected to understand his ability to do good regardless of his past war experiences and to find
peace in his new life being a widow and being a positive role model to the teenagers next door.
PERSON-CENTERED THERAPY 3
Case Conceptualization Using Person-Centered Therapy
Developer
The developer of Person-Centered Therapy is Carl Rogers (1902-1987). Carl Rogers
developed Person-Centered Therapy over more than a 40 year span and had given the theory
