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Reviews the book, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy as a Science: An Iconoclastic Perspective by Luciano L'Abate (see record 2012-24604-000). In this book, the author sets out to raise awareness of the current theoretical and practical problems within the field of clinical psychology and psychotherapy and to provide a plan as to how these fields can become “replicable” and therefore “scientific.” He describes the three traditional, established methods of psychotherapy as antiquated and “cultish” practices that are no longer helpful or useable in this century. Instead, L’Abate argues for a switch from the above traditional meetings, which lack sufficient theoretical underpinnings and research to support their efficacy, toward computer and Internet-based interventions, and fervently praises the usefulness and cost savings of workbooks. The book is organized into seven chapters and a hefty appendix section filled with exercises and handouts for a variety of problems (e.g., binge eating, divorce adjustment in children, among others). In each chapter, L’Abate describes his ideas and proposed solutions in tremendous detail, which the reviewer notes is at times beneficial and other times somewhat difficult to follow. Overall the author raises excellent points and embarks on a detailed discussion about issues that have plagued psychology for decades. In the reviewer's opinion, the book is a good starting point for a discussion on how to help move clinical psychology toward a more scientific practice, and further discussions, research, and implementation trials are certainly warranted. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)