Comprehensive Textbook of Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice

This completely updated second edition of Comprehensive Textbook of Psychotherapy discusses the contemporary landscape of psychotherapy, honors its complexities, and focuses on history, theory, science, practice, and diversity.

Andrés J. Consoli, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Consoli has served as president of the National Latina/o Psychological Association (2014), as member-at-large of APA's Division 52: International Psychology (2011-2013), as president of the Interamerican Society of Psychology (2007-2009), and as president of the Western Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (2001). He has served in the Council of National Psychology Associations for the Advancement of Ethnic Minority Interests (CNPAAEMI) (2014-2016) and chairs the Council in 2016.

Larry E. Beutler, PhD, ABPP, is Wm McInnes Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University, and Professor Emeritus, University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Beutler received his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska and subsequently served on the faculties of Duke University Medical Center, Stephen F. Austin State University, Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, and the University of California at Santa Barbara. He is the Past Director of the National Center for the Psychology of Terrorism and the continuing Director of the Institute for the Study of Equine Assisted Change at Palo Alto University (PAU).

Bruce Bongar, PhD, ABPP, FAPM, CPsychol, is Calvin Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Palo Alto University, and Visiting Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. Dr Bongar is past co-director of training and co-chair, PGSP-Stanford Doctor of Psychology Program, and Consulting Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Stanford University School of Medicine. For over 30 years, Dr. Bongar maintained a small practice specializing in psychotherapy, consultation and supervision in working with the difficult and life-threatening patient. Past clinical appointments include service as a senior clinical psychologist with the Division of Psychiatry, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, and work as a clinical/community mental health psychologist on the psychiatric emergency team of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.