Theoretical Models of Counseling and Psychotherapy

The third edition of Theoretical Models of Counseling and Psychotherapy provides a comprehensive overview of a variety of major counseling theories and focuses on the integration of different theoretical models. With new information on multiculturalism, diversity, and cutting-edge theories such as psychosynthesis, the book offers a detailed description of the philosophical basis for each theory as well as historical context and biographical information on each theory’s founder. Chapters include new case excerpts and clinical examples, and each chapter follow a consistent structure in its exploration of each theory’s features, including its approach to and ideas on personality development, human nature, the role of environment, the change process in therapy, and contributions and limitations to the mental health field. Theory-specific information on diagnosis, psychopharmacology, spirituality, and gender issues is also discussed, and the book is accompanied by a companion website where professors and students will find exercises and course material that will further deepen their understanding of counseling theory and allow them to easily bridge classroom study to future practice.

Available for free download for each chapter: PowerPoint slides and a testbank of 21 multiple-choice questions

Kevin A. Fall, PhD, is professor and program coordinator of the professional counseling program at Texas State University.

Janice Miner Holden, EdD, is professor and chair of the department of counseling and higher education at the University of North Texas.

Andre Marquis, PhD, is an associate professor in counseling and human development at the Warner School at the University of Rochester.