Eclectic approach. According to Thase (2013), “two forms of therapy can be comparably useful for treatment” (Thase, 2013, p. 955). Eclecticly, this therapist would draw from different theoretical approaches that could be beneficial for Linda. In order to remain neutral, this therapist would use a person-centered approach as a non-directive approach and as a way of not imposing their own preferences and attitudes (McCarthy & Archer, 2013). According to Fitzgerald and Leudar (2012), “a person-centered therapist, for example, might view formulations as empathic responses, or as techniques used to “reflect” back to the client what the client has said” (Fitzgerald and Leudar (2012, 2012, p.13). Additionally, unconditional positive regard would be appropriate because it “refers to the counselor's ability to view the client as having inherent value as a human being” (McCarthy & Archer, 2013, para. 2). In a sense, Linda has lost her sense of self-worth due to all the life-changing events, stressors, and tragedies that have accumulated in her life. The empathy displayed by this therapist would be very helpful because Linda feels like she is there for everyone, but she feels like she can't count on anyone. Using a person-centered approach, Linda would be able to establish a strong counselor-client alliance. and motivational interviewing, as Linda may enter therapy with ambivalence toward change (McCarthy & Archer, 2013). The goal is to “develop a gap between current behavior and one’s broader goals and values” (McCarthy & Archer, 2013, para. 6). A second theoretical orientation that this author would use would be existential theory as it focuses on finding meaning in life, rather than having culture and......middle of paper......ist or on the customer's side. In other cases, therapy is crucial and lifesaving because some people are vulnerable, perhaps due to existing mental health problems, are taking psychotropic medications, or may express suicidal thoughts. According to Vogel, Wade and Hackler (2008), “during the first year after the onset of a mental health problem, most people do not seek professional help, approximately 60%” (Vogel, Wade and Hackler, 2008). , p.254). Therefore, more work needs to be done on the part of doctors or psychiatrists who diagnose such illness in these people to seek therapy and inform them of their options. Therapy can be a sensitive but life-saving and life-changing part of a person's life. Although humans are complex in nature, no matter what torments or stresses them, they just need to know that they don't need to make this journey alone..