“…In terms of clinical implications, given that many factors can influence the therapeutic relationship (e.g., race and sexual orientation; Chang & Berk 2009; Mohr, Weiner, Chopp, & Wong, 2009; Townes, Chavez-Korell, & Cunningham, 2009), psychologists should remain mindful of the possible influence that social-class statuses can have within the therapeutic relationship (Liu, Pickett, & Ivey, 2007), how issues of acculturation may interact with notions of masculinity (Neblett, Hammond, Seaton, & Townsend, 2010; Obasi & Leong, 2009), and how best to frame therapeutic interventions (McKelley & Rochlen, 2010; Steinfeldt, Steinfeldt, England, & Speight, 2009; Wester, Arndt, Sedivy, & Arndt, 2010). For instance, is advice giving more effective for low income versus high-income clients (Liu et al, 2004)?…”