About Us

About CRC

Established in 2021, the Carl Rogers Center (CRC) is dedicated to rooting and developing the Person-Centered Approach in China, while striving to connect Chinese person-centered counselors with the global community. Here, we gather a group of practitioners deeply influenced by person-centered philosophy—counselors with diverse professional backgrounds united by a shared belief: that the power of growth originates from within every individual.

This total trust in the person and faithful understanding of experience form the cornerstone of all our courses, groups, and dialogues. Since our inception, the Center has hosted salons, courses, and reading groups on person-centered counseling. Notably, since August 2022, we have continuously offered pro bono Encounter Groups to the public. We are also exploring the extension of the person-centered approach into other fields such as parenting, with support communities and thematic lectures held periodically.

Currently, we are preparing a two-year systematic training program in Person-Centered Counseling. The curriculum is adapted from the doctoral specialization at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP)—the only APA-accredited doctoral program in North America with a specialization in Client-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapy. Simultaneously, we continue to offer single-topic courses covering the development of empathic listening skills, the personal and professional development of counselors, person-centered case conceptualization, working with difficult cases, and trauma theory.

The Center maintains connections and collaborations with various international organizations, including the Association for the Development of the Person-Centered Approach (ADPCA), the Center for Studies of the Person (CSP, founded by Carl Rogers), Chicago Counseling Associates (CCA, whose lineage traces back to the Counseling Center Rogers established at the University of Chicago), and Person Centered Psychology Services (PCPS) in Chicago.

Founder

Jin Wu (吴今)

Founder, Supervisor & Counselor

With over 30 years of clinical experience. Studied under Dr. Marge Witty and Dr. Margaret Warner, deeply explores the compatibility between person-centered therapy and Chinese culture. Dedicated to promoting authentic person-centered psychology and therapy in China.

"In the early 1990s, I went to the United States to pursue a master's degree at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, where I met my lifelong mentors Marge Witty and Margaret Warner. In the local person-centered community, I met Nat Raskin and Barbara Brodley... Soon, I felt I had found my professional home, learning, healing, and growing in this community."

Education

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP)
Licensed Psychologist, Illinois

Qualifications

Adjunct Professor, ISPP
Co-founder, Person Centered Psychology Services (Chicago)
Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
Member, World Association for Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapy and Counseling (WAPCEPC)
Member, Association for the Development of the Person-Centered Approach (ADPCA)

Chief Advisors

Margaret Warner

Chief Advisor

With over 50 years of clinical experience, originator of the "Difficult Process" theory. Former director of Chicago Counseling Center, established by Carl Rogers, the founder of client-centered therapy.

Education

Ph.D., University of Chicago

Qualifications

Distinguished Professor, Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP)
2022 APA Division 32 Distinguished Women in Psychology Award

Marjorie Witty (Marge)

Chief Advisor

With over 50 years of clinical experience. Studied under Barbara Brodley and Nat Raskin (one of Rogers' first doctoral students at the University of Chicago). She carries forward Nat Raskin's profound understanding of Rogerian theory and his approach to practice and training.

Education

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP)

Qualifications

Professor Emeritus, Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP)
Author of the Person-Centered Therapy chapter in Contemporary Psychotherapies

Advisory Board

Kathryn Moon (Kathy)

顾问

A client-centered therapist and consultant in private practice in Chicago. She has written several articles, co-edited Client-Centered Therapy: Selected Writings of Barbara Temaner Brodley and collaborated in multiple bibliographic and archival projects, including assisting in making available for research, personal study, and teaching the transcripts of Carl Rogers' therapy sessions.

Education

M.A. in Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP)

Qualifications

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Illinois
Core member, Association for the Development of the Person-Centered Approach (ADPCA)

Bert Rice

顾问

Bert Rice left the practice of law in 1996 to pursue learning opportunities in an elementary school classroom. He has organised and participated in hundreds of large and small person-centered groups. He has written several articles and co-edited Practicing Client-Centered Therapy: Selected Writings of Barbara Temaner Brodley.

Qualifications

Psychotherapist (Chicago, IL)
Active member, Association for the Development of the Person-Centered Approach (ADPCA)

Team Members

黄家俊

Team Member, Counselor

With 10 years of experience in HR management in state-owned and private enterprises. Believes that genuine encounters can activate people's inner constructive forces. May we all become our authentic selves.

Education

B.A. in Law and Applied Psychology, Fuzhou University

Qualifications

Simple Psychology Uni Counselor Training Program

黄晓幸

Team Member, Counselor

With 3 years of experience in the psychology department of a top-tier hospital and over 1500 hours of individual counseling. Has loved knowledge and stories since childhood, grateful for opportunities to witness the power of life.

Education

B.S., Sichuan University
M.A. in Applied Psychology, Southwest University

Qualifications

National Level III Psychological Counselor
Junior Psychological Therapist, National Health Commission
Simple Psychology Uni Counselor Training Program

Kent (林惠建)

Team Member, Counselor

Over 10 years of experience in internet product development. Deeply identifies with interpersonal principles of equality, respect, and trust, and upholds the philosophy of "user-centered" approach. Began professional development as a counselor in 2020, passionate about promoting and practicing encounter groups.

Qualifications

Platform Counselor Systematic Training
Person-Centered Long-term Training (Two Years)

彭小芮

Team Member, Counselor

Respects individual uniqueness and believes that each person is truly unique. Tends toward empathy, listening, and genuineness in counseling, providing clients with a safer, more respectful space.

Qualifications

Simple Psychology Uni Counselor Training Program
Carl Rogers Center Empathic Listening Skills Training

唐玲

Team Member, Counselor

University psychology instructor. Believes that each person is the expert of their own life—no one knows better than themselves what they want. Committed to providing a fully accepting environment of unconditional positive regard.

Education

M.A. in Psychology, Southwest University

Qualifications

Person-Centered Counselor
National Level II Psychological Counselor
Person-Centered Approach Counseling and Therapy Continuous Training Program

吴瑾

Team Member, Counselor

With 15 years of work and management experience in state-owned enterprises. From a small-town student to a corporate manager to a freelancer; from engineering to business to counseling—what remains constant is the passion for inner exploration and the desire to connect with people. I believe everyone has inner power for growth.

Education

B.E., Tsinghua University
MBA, Peking University
M.A. in Applied Psychology, Beijing Normal University

Qualifications

National Level III Psychological Counselor
Humanistic Approach Counselor
Over 1500 hours of individual and group counseling

谢茜怡

Team Member, Counselor

Hopes to provide an inclusive, accepting, supportive environment—a space where you are truly understood—and offer diverse perspectives, whether you come with specific goals and expectations, with confusion and uncertainty, or simply hoping to understand and change yourself.

Qualifications

National Level II Psychological Counselor
Simple Psychology Uni Counselor Training Program
Person-Centered Approach Counseling and Therapy Continuous Training
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counselor Training

张婉璐

Team Member, Counselor

Every life deserves to be seen. Walking alongside you, we work together. Former deputy director of the Psychological Counseling Guidance Center, Zhangjiajie Education Bureau, Hunan Province.

Education

M.A. in Psychology, Central China Normal University

Qualifications

Special Expert, People's Daily Online Family Education Center
Deputy Director, Home-School Collaborative Education Research Center, Shaanxi Provincial Education Association
National Level II Psychological Counselor
Person-Centered Counselor

赵家胤

Team Member, Counselor

Co-founder of WeimingPsy. Dedicated to the practice of person-centered counseling and therapy.

Qualifications

Psychotherapist
Person-Centered Therapist