"Dr. Sanchez-Hucles' book will help each of us, regardless of how we identify ourselves, to be the culturally competent therapists we are ethically bound to be." (Dorothy W. Cantor, former president, American Psychological Association)

"A must-read for professionals who yearn for a solution to the problem of premature termination among African American clients. Those professionals who struggle with personal issues of cultural competence will find this resource a welcome addition." (Thomas A. Parham, past president, Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development)

"Therapists of all backgrounds will find this one of the most comprehensive and useful books available on the treatment of African American clients. Dr. Sanchez-Hucles has vividly captured the experiences of African Americans through her own personal and clinical experiences and excellent case examples." (Nancy Boyd-Franklin, professor, Rutgers University, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology)

"This is a unique and distinguished contribution to the psychotherapy literature. Both therapists in training and advanced practitioners will find this volume an insightful, useful and accessible resource." (Beverly Greene, professor of psychology, St. John's University)