Carl R. Rogers

Carl R. Rogers (1902–1987) was an American psychologist and one of the founders of humanistic psychology, renowned for developing the person-centered (or client-centered) approach to psychotherapy, which emphasizes unconditional positive regard, empathy, and the client's role in their own healing.[3][4][5] He pioneered psychotherapy research by recording and analyzing sessions, published key works like *Client-Centered Therapy* (1951), and held influential positions at institutions including Ohio State University, the University of Chicago, and the Western Behavioral Sciences Institute.[1][2][3] In 1968, he co-founded the Center for Studies of the Person in La Jolla, California, where he worked until his death.[1][3]