ISDR actively conducts research into what actually makes relationships and therapy work. Led by founder Dr. Brady Eisert, LMFT, our program bridges academic inquiry and clinical practice.
Quantitative investigation into what actually makes therapy work — examining therapist behavior, client change mechanisms, and session-level processes.
Creating and validating measures based on Self-Determined Relationship Therapy to explore change.
Re-envisioning the basis of relational therapy to be inclusive from the ground up by expanding Self-Determined Relationship Therapy.
Developing accessible methodological resources for family therapy researchers, including mediation analysis, statistical modeling, and quantitative research design.
BC Eisert, JR Anderson, MF Portillo
Archives of Sexual Behavior
JR Anderson, BC Eisert, JA Kim, H Fereidouni, MF Portillo, M Sivandian, et al.
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
JA Durtschi, BC Eisert
Advanced Methods in Family Therapy Research (Second Edition), p. 269
JB Whiting, DM Wendt, BC Eisert, ST Fife
Family Process
BC Eisert, RA Bean, L Oehler, TW Lovell
The American Journal of Family Therapy
BC Eisert
Doctoral Dissertation · Kansas State University
JB Whiting, BN Davies, BC Eisert, AB Witting, SR Anderson
Journal of Family Violence
BC Eisert
Master's Thesis · Brigham Young University
JG Bridges, A Hicks, P Lazzo, SJ Keegan
The Family Journal
"As a lifelong learner and researcher, I built ISDR to provide high-quality evidence-supported care that expands the foundation of relationship therapy."
— Dr. Brady Eisert
Reach out about our research and collaborations — or schedule a free consultation to begin therapy.