Lee Sechrest and Bradley Smith (2012), in their article “Psychotherapy is the practice of psychology”, present a convincing argument in favor of the complete integration of aspects of psychology theory, research and practice of psychotherapy in the discipline of psychology. The authors define integration as “[the unification] of a body of knowledge in a systematic, coherent, and heuristic manner” (Sechrest & Smith, 2012, p. 170). The article argues that fully integrating psychotherapy into psychology would create a discipline rooted in science, grounded in a large body of knowledge and theory, and capable of being more flexible and innovative (Sechrest & Smith, 2012). Details regarding the multiple barriers that prevented integration are presented. Furthermore, the authors argue that the discipline of psychology, clinicians practicing psychotherapy, and clients in therapy would all benefit from integration. However, the need for such a formal presentation of this topic remains in question. In proposing the integration of psychotherapy into psychology, the authors propose that “psychotherapy is the practice of psychology” (Sechrest & Smith, 2012, p. 170). This is a logical assessment. Psychotherapy is an attempt to improve the mental condition of a client who is experiencing some form of mental distress. Other professions aim to improve the situation of their clients: teachers practice education, doctors practice medicine, and auto mechanics practice automotive repair. It is natural for psychologists to practice psychotherapy. There is, however, a divide between clinical psychologists and the rest of the field of psychology. The authors cite several barriers that prevent the dissolution of this divide. The authors c… halfway through the article… Due to the integration and prominent position of psychotherapy, evidence suggests that the field of psychology does not function in an integrated manner. The APA divides the branches of psychology into separate divisions, each with its own specialties, journals, and objectives. Educational institutions divide their programs into different concentrations. Different schools often have different orientations and specializations from other schools, further widening the gap. Therefore, although the arguments presented in the article should be self-evident, they apparently are not. Works CitedSechrest, L., & Smtih, B. (2012). Psychotherapy is the practice of psychology. In S. O. Lilienfeld & W. T. O'Donohue (Eds.), Great reads in clinical science: Essential selections for mental health professionals (pp. 148–155). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.