Psychological Research
My research program centers on psychotherapy process, outcome, integration, and training, with a particular emphasis on qualitative methods. I am deeply interested in examining the nuanced and complex factors that contribute to effective psychotherapy. Recent areas of investigation include the client–therapist relationship, client expectations, and other common factors that influence treatment outcomes across theoretical orientations.
I also explore issues related to psychotherapy integration, seeking to understand how diverse therapeutic approaches can be combined to best meet the unique needs of clients. Additionally, my work addresses methodological considerations in qualitative research, including the development and application of rigorous, transparent analytic strategies for studying psychotherapeutic phenomena.
I have published a range of peer-reviewed conceptual and empirical journal articles, as well as book chapters, that contribute to the evolving discourse on psychotherapy practice and research. Through this scholarship, I aim to bridge research and clinical practice in ways that support both evidence-based and relationally attuned care.
Publications
I am pleased to share a selection of my published work with colleagues, students, and those interested in psychotherapy research and qualitative methods. Here you will find downloadable PDFs of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters I have authored or co-authored. These publications reflect my ongoing commitment to advancing our understanding of psychotherapy process, outcome, integration, and training. Please feel free to read and cite these works as appropriate. If you have any questions about my research or wish to discuss ideas related to these topics, I welcome you to reach out.
Morrison et al., 2024
The modern role of paraprofessionals in delivering brief
psychological interventions
Sager et al., 2022
Traumatic disclosures in the life stories of older Vietnam
era veterans
Boyd et al., 2024
Are we listening to every word? Using multiple analytic methods to examine qualitative data
Morrison et al., 2021
Determinants of psychotherapy outcome expectations:
Qualitative accounts from socially anxious college students
Maciag et al., 2023
Paraprofessionals delivering brief psychological interventions: Qualitative accounts of training and supervision
Morrison & Topor, 2020
Training healthcare providers to establish therapeutic alliances with patients: Lessons from psychotherapy training
In addition to my clinical practice and research program, I offer individual and group consultation services for those seeking guidance in psychotherapy research and/or qualitative methodology. My aim is to help practitioners, graduate students, research teams, and organizations design and carry out meaningful, methodologically sound projects that contribute to the field.
I provide consultation on a range of clinical research topics related to psychotherapy process, outcome, integration, and training. In particular, I have extensive experience supporting projects that examine the client–therapist relationship, common factors, and issues in psychotherapy integration.
I also offer specialized expertise in the use of qualitative methods across diverse forms of data, including one-on-one interviews, focus groups, and open-ended survey responses. I have conducted and published empirical work using approaches such as thematic analysis, grounded theory, consensual qualitative research (CQR), and hybrid qualitative designs. Whether you are in the early stages of study design, navigating data collection and analysis, or preparing a manuscript for publication, I am available to support you at each step.