Person-centered therapy is an optimistic theory classified under humanistic approaches to therapy. PC Therapy believes that human beings are intrinsically good and are motivated to be their best (Carver & Scheier, 2008, p. 346). The theory embodies respect for individuals and the values ​​of tolerance and understanding (Brodley, 2007, p. 140). As the name suggests, the customer is responsible for his or her own growth and improvement (Carver & Scheier, 2008, p.344). Rogers stated that the main assumption of his approach is that “individuals have within them vast resources for self-understanding and for modifying their self-concept, basic attitudes, and self-directed behavior” (Rogers, 1980, p. 115). One of the underlying assumptions, and the primary motivation, of Person Centered Therapy is that human beings possess an innate tendency to grow and realize their full potential, or self-actualization. Self-actualization is the intrinsic motivation to reach our highest potential, both emotionally and intellectually (Kosslyn & Rosenberg, 2004, p. 464). Self-realization pushes towards autonomous behavior and self-sufficiency, enriches one's life and improves one's creativity. It also promotes congruence, integrity and integration of the person. Rogers describes self-actualizing people as fully functioning people (Carver & Scheier, 2008, p.322). Another central construct in PC therapy is value conditions. The conditions arise from the need for positive consideration. These are “conditions under which the person is judged worthy of positive regard” (Carver & Scheier, 2008, p. 323). Conditions of worth arise from the positive evaluation of the actions or feelings of an important loved one. Initially external, they...... middle of paper ......entation, or more, in which they choose to exercise their professional career. Psychoanalysis and person-centered therapy are just two of more than four hundred types of counseling approaches in use today. The constructs and theories are extremely different, however, neither can be considered right or wrong. They are simply based on different beliefs, assumptions and points of view about human development and its behavior. Although, as different and unique as they are, there are still similarities between the two types of treatment approaches. Through case examples, such as D's case and PTSD treatment, the techniques and results of different treatment approaches can be seen in real-life examples. Past research and writing support bring contradictions, criticisms, and treatment outcomes to theories and those who developed them.