2026 Marvin R. Goldfried: Psychology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Psychology	71	2126	1932	1236	1096	235	25992

Research.com Recognitions

2001 - APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research
1971 - Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)

Overview

Marvin R. Goldfried is affiliated with Stony Brook University in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on various aspects of psychology, with a significant concentration in clinical psychology.

Their research contributions span several key topics, including:

Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy
Psychological Testing and Assessment
Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology
Mental Health and Psychiatry
Counseling Practices and Supervision

The main fields of study for Goldfried include psychology, with a more focused involvement in subfields such as clinical psychology, social psychology, applied psychology, general psychology, and philosophy.

Their publication record features recent papers that have appeared in a variety of scientific journals. Notable examples include:

Consensus on the perceived presence of transtheoretical principles of change in routine psychotherapy practice: A survey of clinicians and researchers, 2023, Psychotherapy
Consensus in psychotherapy: Are we there yet?, 2021, Clinical Psychology Science and Practice
The field of psychotherapy: Over 100 years old and still an infant science, 2020, Clinical Psychology in Europe
Conceptualizing the therapeutic relationship: Mediator or moderator of change?, 2022, Journal of Psychotherapy Integration
A proposed makeover of psychotherapy training: Contents, methods, and outcomes, 2020, Clinical Psychology Science and Practice

Frequently appearing venues in which Goldfried publishes research include:

Psychotherapy
Clinical Psychology Science and Practice
Clinical Psychology in Europe
Journal of Psychotherapy Integration
Evidence-Based Mental Health

Goldfried has collaborated with several coauthors across their research projects. Frequent collaborators include Averi N. Gaines, Michael J. Constantino, James F. Boswell, Conal Twomey, and Gary O'Reilly.

Throughout their career, Goldfried has been recognized with awards such as the APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research in 2001. They were also named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in 1971.

Best Publications

Problem solving and behavior modification.

Thomas J. D'Zurilla;Marvin R. Goldfried

4513
Citations
Predicting the effect of cognitive therapy for depression: A study of unique and common factors.

Louis G. Castonguay;Marvin R. Goldfried;Susan Wiser;Patrick J. Raue

1342
Citations
Handbook of Psychotherapy Integration

John C. Norcross;Marvin R. Goldfried

1341
Citations
Toward the delineation of therapeutic change principles

Marvin R. Goldfried

1032
Citations
A Behavioral-Analytic Model for Assessing Competence

Marvin R. Goldfried;Thomas J. D'Zurilla

965
Citations
Clinical Behavior Therapy

Marvin R. Goldfried;Gerald C. Davison

829
Citations
Systematic desensitization as training in self-control.

Marvin R. Goldfried

646
Citations
Psychotherapy practice and research: Repairing a strained alliance.

Marvin R. Goldfried;Barry E. Wolfe

594
Citations
Psychotherapy practice and research: Repairing a strained relationship.

Marvin R. Goldfried;Barry E. Wolfe

554
Citations
Extension of the Rejection Sensitivity Construct to the Interpersonal Functioning of Gay Men

John E. Pachankis;Marvin R. Goldfried;Melissa E. Ramrattan

493
Citations
Behavior change through self-control

Marvin R. Goldfried;Michael Merbaum

488
Citations
The relationship between experiences of discrimination and mental health among lesbians and gay men: An examination of internalized homonegativity and rejection sensitivity as potential mechanisms.

Brian A. Feinstein;Marvin R. Goldfried;Joanne Davila

482
Citations
Toward a more clinically valid approach to therapy research.

Marvin R. Goldfried;Barry E. Wolfe

473
Citations
Research on psychotherapy integration: recommendations and conclusions from an NIMH workshop.

Barry E. Wolfe;Marvin R. Goldfried

407
Citations
Clinical issues in working with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients.

John E. Pachankis;Marvin R. Goldfried

402
Citations
Effect of irrational beliefs on emotional arousal.

Marvin R. Goldfried;Donald Sobocinski

397
Citations
Role of Emotion in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy

Anna Samoilov;Marvin R. Goldfried

381
Citations
Effectiveness of Relaxation as an Active Coping Skill.

Marvin R. Goldfried;Christine S. Trier

374
Citations
Systematic rational restructuring as a self-control technique

Marvin R. Goldfried;Edwin T. Decenteceo;Leslie Weinberg

367
Citations
Training Implications of Harmful Effects of Psychological Treatments

Louis G. Castonguay;James F. Boswell;Michael J. Constantino;Marvin R. Goldfried

357
Citations
Handbook of psychotherapy integration, 2nd ed.

John C. Norcross;Marvin R. Goldfried

288
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Louis G. Castonguay Pennsylvania State University

Gerald C. Davison University of Southern California

Adele M. Hayes University of Delaware

John E. Pachankis Yale University

Michelle G. Newman Pennsylvania State University

John C. Norcross University of Scranton

William B. Stiles Miami University

Leslie S. Greenberg York University

Michael J. Constantino University of Massachusetts Amherst

Thomas J. D'Zurilla Stony Brook University

External Links

Personal website of Marvin R. Goldfried

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