While a woman does not consider herself seriously disturbed, she feels the need to resolve some interpersonal problems in order to live a healthier life. Her therapist encourages her to allow herself to become a better person and to use personal freedom to choose the path of her own life. It sounds as though this therapist believes in

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The therapist's encouragement for the woman to use personal freedom to choose her own path and to become a better person aligns with the humanistic tradition. This approach emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and the belief that individuals inherently strive to improve and determine their own destinies.  Humanistic therapies emphasize the client's values. These therapies tend to focus on healthy individuals who are seeking personal growth, self-actualization, development of more meaningful personal relationships, and freedom of choice as well as responsibility for choices.

While a Woman Does Not Consider Herself Seriously Disturbed, She