Go Back Research Article April, 1983

Outcome of Eclectic Psychotherapy in Private Psychological Practice

Author Mary P. Koss Author John R. Graham Author Kathryn Kirkhart Author Gail Post

Abstract

Outcome of eclectic psychotherapy conducted in private psychological practice was evaluated. Significant change in target symptoms, global functioning, and life adjustment was found after four months of psychotherapy. The results suggest generalization of improvement rates from highly controlled studies of psychotherapy to psychotherapy as it is practiced in the community.

Keywords

eclectic psychotherapy private psychological practice psychotherapy outcomes mental health treatment target symptom improvement global functioning life adjustment community-based therapy psychotherapy effectiveness mental health interventions therapy success rates psychological treatment evidence-based practice therapeutic change psychotherapy research counseling outcomes clinical psychology mental health improvement patient progress therapy generalization
Details
Volume 37
Issue 3
Pages 400–410
DOI 10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1983.37.3.400
ISSN 2575-6559
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