What Highly Effective Clinicians Do Differently
The 4 Factors that Distinguish the Top 15% of Therapists from the Rest
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Why Do Some Therapists Get Better Results?
It’s not about experience, degrees, or even the therapy model.
Groundbreaking research has revealed a set of distinct practices that set the most effective therapists apart — and they work across every demographic and discipline.
These high-performing clinicians consistently deliver better results, no matter their:
- Modality or method
- Credentials or clinical experience
- Age, gender, or background
- Personal belief in how skilled they are
Ready to discover the habits that drive real clinical success?
What Highly Effective Clinicians Do Differently
The 4 Factors that Distinguish the Top 15% of Therapists from the Rest
Course Description
Why do some therapists consistently get better results—no matter their approach or experience level? Research shows that certain clinicians achieve significantly higher outcomes across the board, and it’s not about using a specific approach or how long they have been practicing. In this practical, research-based workshop, you’ll discover the four key factors that set these highly effective therapists apart—and learn how to apply them in your own work starting today.
Course Goal
At the end of the program, participants will better understand the implications of clinician effects on therapeutic outcomes and how to cultivate these core competencies into their practice and daily lives.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify 3 core competencies associated with clinicians who consistently have better-than-average outcomes.
- Explain at least 2 factors required for creating a highly effective therapeutic alliance with a diverse range of clients.Â
- Identify at least 2 personal characteristics that highly effective clinicians tend to possess.
CE Approval: This course has been approved for 1.25 hours of continuing education by the NBCC. The course also meets the qualifications for 1.25 hours of continuing education LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s and LEP’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Diane R Gehart programs are offered for NBCC credit: NBCC ACEP No. 7125.
This course is approved for Diane R. Gehart, Ph.D., LMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs (Provider ID 42228).
The Therapy that Works Institute maintains responsibility for this program/course and its contents.
Course CE certificates will be awarded via email within 24 hours upon completion of all course modules, course quiz, and course evaluation.Â
Accommodations/Grievances: Requests for accommodations and/or grievances related to the course should be directed to [email protected]. These communications will be responded to within 2 working days.
Refunds: We are unable to offer refunds on digital content.Â
Access: Participants will have 2 years to access the course and earn their CE hours.Â
Dr. Diane Gehart
For over 30 years, I’ve been on a mission to uncover what truly makes therapy effective.
After writing 14 books, mastering 50 therapeutic approaches, and mentoring thousands of clinicians, one thing has become clear: the mental health field is ready for a more cohesive, research-aligned model for training.
It’s time to move beyond fragmented theories and help therapists—whether fresh out of grad school or seasoned experts—access what actually works.
Today, with the help of cutting-edge research, we know how to train great therapists.
My role is to make that process simpler, more intuitive, and more impactful than ever before.
About Dr. Gehart
She is the Founder of the Therapy that Works Institute, pioneering a Unifying Framework for Psychotherapy, and is Professor Emerita at California State University, Northridge. Her authored works include Theory and Treatment Planning in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy, Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couple and Family Therapy, and Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers: A Lighthearted Way to Stress Less and Savor More Each Day and she has co-edited two volumes on Collaborative-Dialogic Practices: Relationships and Conversations that Make a Difference Across Cultures and Contexts with Harlene Anderson. She maintains a private practice in Agoura Hills, California, and is a licensed mental health provider in Hawai’i, Texas, and Oregon.Â
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