Marsha slumped down into her seat as her therapy session began.Her eyes are red,and it is obvious that she has been crying.When her Gestalt therapist asks her how she is doing,she replies,"Oh,I'm just fine." Marsha's therapist will most likely handle the discrepancy between Marsha's behavior and her response by ____.

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The Gestalt therapist is likely to point out the discrepancy between Marsha's behavior and her response, and encourage her to be honest about her feelings. Gestalt therapy emphasizes the importance of being aware of and expressing one's true feelings in the present moment. The other choices may not be relevant or effective in addressing Marsha's situation.

Marsha Slumped Down into Her Seat as Her Therapy Session