Death of Psychotherapy

Psychologist-attorney Eisner puts psychotherapy on trial by critically examining its effectiveness through the lens of the scientific method. From psychoanalysis to cognitive-behavior therapy as well as the 500 or so other psychotherapies, there is not a single experimental study that supports the effectiveness of psychotherapy over a placebo or religious healing. Using both case examples and clinical research, this book challenges the conclusion that there is empirical support for the notion that psychotherapy is effective.

"[A] handy reference to understanding the various therapy names that regularly pop up. The book is invaluable to me."-Pamela Freyd Executive Director False Memory Syndrome Foundation, "The Death of Psychotherapy skillfully presents a badly needed message: much of therapy lacks scientific backing. In tackling the sad lack of experimental confirmation of clinical findings, Eisner is sure to become a force for change."-Elizabeth Loftus, Ph.D. Past-President, American Psychological Society, .,."cynical guide to the vast array of therapy options now available....he does well to warn us of the most dubious approaches."-Psychology Today, .,."[E]isner's critiques are direct and effective....The strength of this book is its clear and direct assessment of the crebibility of the various approaches to psychotherapy....[T]his book is important as a wake-up call to the profession..."-Metapsychology, ?...cynical guide to the vast array of therapy options now available....he does well to warn us of the most dubious approaches.?-Psychology Today

DONALD A. EISNER is a licensed psychologist and a practicing attorney in Encino, California.