Therapists
depression
The treating therapists were predominantly female (87.0%), and 80.1% of them had 5 or more years of postlicensure experience using cognitive behavioral therapy for depression. Therapists treated equal numbers of participants in both conditions to reduce the impact of therapist effects on the condition. Therapists received 8-hour continuing education units in evidence-based practice for depression offered through the service.All therapists were licensed and trained to detect, evaluate, and de-escalate crisis situations, including referring individuals to in-patient or other levels of care. Any behaviors of concern were also reported to the study team.