Joan was surprised that, when she went to therapy, her therapist didn't ask her questions, but just listened to her talk. She said she felt very comfortable with the therapist and felt she could say anything at all and be accepted, unlike with her critical parents. She said she could try out new ideas and the therapist was always warm and nonjudgmental. Joan was probably in ________

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Joan's description of her therapist just listening and being nonjudgmental suggests that she is likely in client-centered therapy, also known as person-centered therapy, which emphasizes the therapist creating a supportive and accepting environment for the client to explore their thoughts and feelings.

Joan Was Surprised That, When She Went to Therapy, Her