I think humanistic therapy would be a useful approach to use with Julia, however, it has some limitations and should be combined with the psychodynamic therapy approach. Humanistic therapy would increase Julia's self-esteem and also reduce the level of incongruence between her ideal and real self. However, humanistic therapy focuses on a here-and-now approach. The scenario stated that when Julia was a child, her mother belittled her whenever something bothered her, forcing her to do everything on her own and never complaining. Part of psychodynamic therapy explains that our past, especially our experiences in childhood, significantly influence our present behavior. Julia may not be consciously aware that her experiences with her mother as a child may be manifesting in her current relationships and behaviors. Psychodynamic therapy could help you get there