Published by Pearson (June 28, 2024) © 2025
Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy uses case studies, applied examples and original source material to succinctly elucidate 15 of the most influential and ground-breaking theories of psychotherapy and counseling. This helpful guide examines the historical roots, evaluations, and lasting effects of Existential, Gestalt, Behavioral, Cognitive, Reality, Feminist, Family, Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapy theories and much more. You’ll learn how historical theory has contributed to modern practice and ways that you can apply it in your own professional counseling experience.
The 5th Edition is thoroughly updated to provide modern, evidence-based context for each theoretical approach, new applications with diverse clients, and new psychotherapy outcome research.
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