Theories of Counseling

In this concise yet comprehensive book, author Samuel T. Gladding provides an overview of 15 major counseling theories. Accessible and reader friendly, this book is perfect for counselors and therapists looking to review or learn the essentials of major theories of counseling and psychotherapy.

Samuel T. Gladding is professor of counseling at Wake Forest University. His research interests include family counseling, professional issues, creativity in counseling, and group counseling. He is the recipient of several awards, including the David K. Brooks Distinguished Mentoring Award and the Arthur A. Hitchcock Distinguished Professional Service Award. He is past president of the American Counseling Association. Gladding is also the author of several notable books, including Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Community and Agency Settings and Family Therapy: History, Theory, and Practice.