A therapist challenges what she sees as her client's irrational and self-defeating thoughts. Her goal is to help her client change these thoughts into more rational, helpful, positive thoughts. In addition, she wants to help her client develop strategies that can be used to cope with future problems. She is probably a __________ therapist.

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The therapist's focus on challenging irrational thoughts and developing coping strategies is characteristic of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Person-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and unconditional positive regard, psychoanalytic therapy involves exploring unconscious conflicts, and Gestalt therapy emphasizes personal responsibility and self-awareness.

A Therapist Challenges What She Sees as Her Client's Irrational