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The literature on preferences of clients and potential clients with respect to the characteristics and procedures of counselors and psychotherapists is briefly but comprehensively reviewed. Striking gaps are noted in our knowledge of such preferences as they are related to counseling processes and outcomes. Suggestions are made concerning areas and methods of needed research.
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