Erica seeks out a therapist to help her overcome her severe depression.Her therapist suggests that her depression stems from other people placing roadblocks in her path,preventing her from achieving self-actualization.In addition,the therapist suggests that Erica needs to experience unconditional positive regard to develop a sense of genuineness about herself and to develop psychological congruence.Erica's therapist is most like ________.

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The therapist's suggestion of the importance of unconditional positive regard and self-actualization aligns with the humanistic approach to therapy, specifically the ideas of Carl Rogers. This approach prioritizes the individual's subjective experiences and emphasizes the importance of a supportive and non-judgmental therapist. Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic approach focuses on the unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences, Victor Frankl's existential approach emphasizes the search for meaning in life, and Alfred Adler's individual psychology approach highlights the importance of social influences and striving for superiority. None of these approaches align with the therapist's suggestions in Erica's case.

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