he only correct and effective ones, Corsini believes that this situation is changing and these idealogical boundaries are becoming more permeable. As Garfield and Bergin state, "A decisive shift in opinion has quietly occurred and it has created an irreversible change in professional attitudes about psychotherapy and behavior change. The new view is that the long term dominance of the major theories is over and that an eclectic position has taken precedence". (1986, p. 7). (Corsini, 1995, p.10) Therapists may follow a specific theory and use such methods, however, Corsini believes that a successful therapist must have the ability to sense what is the right thing to do with a patient regardless of theory. An effective therapist must learn about many different theories and systems in order to develop a personalized theory and, with time, can develop their own style of therapy.
             Many people wonder whether or not psychotherapy is truly effective. There are so many variables involved which makes it nearly impossible to scientifically prove i
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