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Harnett, Paul; O'Donovan, Analise; Lambert, Michael J. – Clinical Psychologist, 2010
The principle aim of this study was to estimate the number of sessions of psychotherapy needed for clients suffering from psychiatric illness to return to a normal state of functioning or reliably improve. This would be helpful for treatment planning and policy decisions regarding how much therapy is enough. The progress of 125 clients entering…
Descriptors: Psychotherapy, Private Sector, Psychology, Clinics
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Shimokawa, Kenichi; Lambert, Michael J.; Smart, David W. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2010
Objective: Outcome research has documented worsening among a minority of the patient population (5% to 10%). In this study, we conducted a meta-analytic and mega-analytic review of a psychotherapy quality assurance system intended to enhance outcomes in patients at risk of treatment failure. Method: Original data from six major studies conducted…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Outcomes of Treatment, Quality Control, Patients
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Lambert, Michael J.; Smart, David W.; Campbell, Michael P.; Hawkins, Eric J.; Harmon, Cory; Slade, Karstin L. – Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 2006
Concern about the effects of counseling on ethnic minority clients has been repeatedly raised. Before embarking on a formal course of multicultural counseling sensitivity for counseling center staff, baseline client outcome data were sought as a method for evaluating the effects of this intervention. Archival data from a university counseling…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Counseling Services, Outcomes of Treatment, Guidance Centers