Michaela's therapist is an active listener who often paraphrases what she says. He does not judge her and is quite open to her exploration of her weaknesses. He gives her appropriate validation and encourages her to reflect on her feelings. He wants to deepen her self-understanding. Her therapy is MOST likely:

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The therapist described in the scenario is using the techniques of person-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and encouraging self-exploration and self-understanding. The therapist is not using the structured techniques of behavior therapy or the cognitive restructuring of cognitive therapy, and the scenario does not mention any use of psychoanalytic techniques such as free association or interpretation.

Michaela's Therapist Is an Active Listener Who Often Paraphrases What