How do therapists address religious beliefs and ethnic background in psychotherapy? A survey study on broaching intersectional identities and the therapeutic alliance

Key Points

• This research investigates how therapists incorporate clients' religious beliefs and ethnic background into psychotherapy to improve therapeutic outcomes.
• Conducted a survey among therapists
• Focused on approaches to discussing clients' identities
• Analyzed responses regarding therapeutic alliance quality
• Highlighting intersectional identities enhances the therapeutic alliance
• Therapists reported improved client engagement when addressing beliefs and backgrounds