Call for Chapters: Evidence-Based Psychotherapy in Clinical Practice

Editors

Kathleen Pinto Araya, AZZ Medical Associates, South College, United States

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: July 12, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: October 4, 2026
 Submission Date: October 4, 2026

Introduction

Psychotherapy has become a rigorous, evidence‑based discipline informed by neuroscience, behavioral science, and clinical outcome research. As mental‑health needs grow worldwide, clinicians are expected to understand a broad range of therapeutic modalities and apply them with fidelity, cultural humility, and diagnostic precision. Evidence‑Based Psychotherapy in Clinical Practice was created to support this work by offering an inclusive, clinically grounded, and academically robust overview of the major psychotherapeutic approaches used across diverse settings. This book will examine the theoretical foundations, mechanisms of change, and empirical support for widely used modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma‑Focused CBT, EMDR, and Solution‑Focused Brief Therapy. Each modality will be presented with its clinical applications, session structure, and evidence base, with attention to adaptation across cultures, populations, and care environments. A central theme of this text is aligning therapeutic modalities with specific diagnoses. Clinicians routinely encounter complex presentations including trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, personality pathology, substance use, and chronic medical comorbidities and effective care requires selecting interventions that best match each condition. Application of EBP ensures psychotherapy remains dynamic, individualized, and grounded in both scientific rigor and humanistic care. Throughout the book, readers learn to evaluate evidence, apply it to diverse clinical scenarios, and adapt interventions while maintaining fidelity to core therapeutic principles. This text aims to equip clinicians with the knowledge and skills to deliver psychotherapy that is effective, ethical, and globally responsive.

Objective

The primary objective of this book is to equip clinicians, educators, and students with a comprehensive understanding of evidence‑based psychotherapies and their diagnostic applications. The book will provide guidance on major therapeutic modalities and their theoretical foundations and demonstrate how each modality aligns with specific diagnoses and symptom clusters. Furthermore, the content will summarize empirical evidence supporting each approach, including randomized controlled trials and meta‑analyses. Evidence presented will offer practical guidance for integrating psychotherapy into diverse clinical settings and highlight culturally responsive, trauma‑informed, and patient‑centered adaptations to support clinical decision‑making through structured frameworks. Readers will gain the knowledge needed to deliver psychotherapy with confidence, accuracy, and adherence to best practices. This book will strengthen the global research landscape by synthesizing current evidence, highlighting gaps, and encouraging new scholarly inquiry. By bringing together diverse international perspectives, the book will expand understanding of how psychotherapies function across cultures, diagnoses, and clinical settings. It will advance research by identifying where evidence is strong, where it is limited, and where further study is needed particularly in culturally responsive care, diagnostic‑modality matching, telehealth delivery, and treatment outcomes in underrepresented populations. By integrating evidence‑based practice with global clinical experience, this book will serve as a foundation for future empirical work and inspire new research directions in psychotherapy worldwide.

Target Audience

This book is designed for a broad interdisciplinary audience, including: Advanced practice nurses, including PMHNPs and FNPs integrating psychotherapy into practice Psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed therapists, and counselors Graduate and doctoral students in nursing, psychology, counseling, and social work Global Health and Public Health Professionals Educators developing psychotherapy curricula Clinicians working in primary care, community mental health, telehealth, and integrated care settings Researchers examining treatment outcomes and evidence‑based interventions

Recommended Topics

This book invites scholarly contributions that explore the theory, application, and evidence base of psychotherapeutic modalities used across global clinical settings. Chapters should examine how specific therapies align with diagnoses, integrate evidence‑based practice, and adapt to diverse cultural, geographic, and health‑care contexts. Submissions may focus on foundational approaches, emerging models, or innovative adaptations that advance psychotherapy research and practice worldwide. Recommended Topics Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — foundations, techniques, and global applications Dialectical Behavior Therapy — skills training, mechanisms of change, and cross‑cultural considerations Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — psychological flexibility and evidence across diagnoses Interpersonal Therapy — relational frameworks and international use Motivational Interviewing — ambivalence, change talk, and behavioral health integration Trauma‑Focused CBT — trauma processing and global trauma‑informed care EMDR — adaptive information processing and trauma outcomes Solution‑Focused Brief Therapy — strengths‑based interventions in brief and community settings Psychodynamic Therapy — insight‑oriented approaches and personality pathology Mindfulness‑Based Interventions — mechanisms, cultural adaptation, and clinical outcomes Integrative and Eclectic Approaches — combining modalities based on diagnosis and patient preference Culturally Responsive Psychotherapy — adapting interventions for diverse populations Global Mental Health Models — scalable, culturally grounded psychotherapeutic practices Telehealth and Digital Psychotherapy — evidence, accessibility, and international implementation Psychotherapy for Comorbid Conditions — integrated approaches for complex presentations Lifespan‑Specific Psychotherapy — child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric adaptations

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before July 12, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by July 26, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by October 4, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Evidence-Based Psychotherapy in Clinical Practice. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

July 12, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 26, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
October 4, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
November 15, 2026: Review Results Returned
December 13, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
December 20, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Dr. Kathleen Pinto Araya
dockp1971@gmail.com
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