Contemporary Clinical Psychology

Contemporary Clinical Psychology, 4th Edition, is a textbook that surveys the science and practice of clinical psychology through an integrative, biopsychosocial approach. The book introduces the discipline's historical foundations, major theoretical frameworks, research guidelines, and employment opportunities across diverse settings.

The text examines core professional responsibilities, including psychological assessment, psychotherapeutic interventions, ethical standards, and specialized areas of practice. It also addresses research methodology and provides a roadmap for becoming a clinical psychologist.

This textbook is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in introductory clinical psychology courses within university psychology and counseling departments, as well as students in PsyD and MA programs at free-standing schools of psychology.