Research Publications
Welcome to our research publications section where we share our peer-reviewed articles.
The Relationship between Therapist Perceptions and Engagement in Measurement-Based Care
This study explored how therapists' perceptions of Measurement-Based Care (MBC) relate to their actual use of it, using data from 196 therapists and over 12,000 clients on a digital mental health platform. Therapists with the most positive perceptions of MBC were more likely to engage with client outcome data, suggesting attitudes toward MBC's usefulness may influence engagement.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Access to Care and Termination among Private Practice Client
This study found that racial/ethnic minority (REM) clients in private practice were more likely to terminate therapy early than White clients, though these disparities did not appear within individual therapists' caseloads. Racial/ethnic matching between clients and therapists was linked to lower early termination rates for REM clients, and quicker therapist-client contact was associated with better retention overall.
Therapist Perceptions of Measurement-Based Care: Findings from a Practice Research Group of Private Practitioners.
This study investigated therapists’ perceptions of measurement-based care (MBC) within a real-world clinical setting using a digital platform, finding that most therapists held neutral to slightly positive views. Theoretical orientation emerged as the only significant predictor of MBC perceptions, with cognitive–behavioral and humanistic therapists viewing it more favorably than insight-oriented therapists, underscoring the need to tailor MBC to different therapeutic approaches.
The Effectiveness of Psychotherapy for Anxiety in Private Practice: Benchmarking Outcomes and Examining Predictors
This study examined psychotherapy outcomes for anxiety disorders in private practice and found that clients showed medium to large improvements, comparable to outcomes from randomized controlled trials. Faster therapist responsiveness (shorter time to first session) was linked to better outcomes, while longer wait times and comorbid depression were associated with poorer results, emphasizing the importance of timely care and addressing co-occurring symptoms.