Research support for professionals working at the intersection of spirituality, psychology, and mental health.

I provide research consulting services to help psychologists, clinicians, researchers, and mental health organizations design and conduct high-quality research on the role of spirituality and religion in mental health, psychotherapy, and human flourishing. I offer consulting at all stages of the research process, from initial idea development to dissemination of findings.

I offer personalized guidance tailored to your research goals

I integrate the latest research and theory in spirituality and mental health

I support research that informs clinical practice and improves lives.

I help you design research studies that fit your organization’s goals and needs. Services include clarifying research questions, selecting appropriate research designs and measures, and developing procedures for data collection, analysis, and reporting. 

The Bridges Assessment System enables organizations to routinely monitor psychotherapy treatment processes and outcomes. The system can also be used to collect data for a wide range of behavioral science research studies.

I provide expertise in data management, statistical analysis, and interpretation of research findings. Using statistical software such as SPSS, I help you analyze your data and generate meaningful insights to inform research and practice.

I assist with preparing research presentations, journal articles, book manuscripts, and grant proposals. Services include reviewing and editing manuscripts, identifying appropriate journals, preparing submissions, and responding to reviewers’ feedback.

Dr. Scott Richards has more than 35 years of experience providing research consulting services to organizations, including Center for Change (Universal Health Services), HealthCare Chaplaincy, Solihten Institute, and ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education. He served as Principal Investigator of a $3.57 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation, leading and collaborating with psychotherapy researchers around the world. Throughout his career, he has also provided research mentoring and consultation to numerous graduate students, psychotherapists, and other mental health professionals.

I offer flexible options to meet different research needs, from focused assistance on specific tasks to longer-term research projects.

For more extensive projects (e.g., a full research study from start to finish), I will develop a customized agreement and contract with a mutually agreed upon scope, timeline, and fee.

I provide research consulting services to individuals and organizations conducting studies in psychology, psychotherapy, spirituality, religion, and mental health. My services include assistance with research design, data collection, quantitative data analysis, and manuscript development, including journal articles and grant proposals. I am particularly interested in projects related to spiritually integrated psychotherapy and the role of spirituality in mental health and healing.

I offer prepaid consulting packages for individuals and organizations seeking assistance with specific research needs. My current packages are 2 hours for $500, 4 hours for $950, and 8 hours for $1,800. For larger research projects requiring ongoing collaboration, fees are negotiated based on the project’s scope, complexity, and anticipated time commitment. All consulting arrangements begin with a complimentary introductory conversation.

Yes. If your research project requires additional assistance beyond the hours you initially purchase, we can discuss your needs and arrange for additional consulting time. My goal is to provide flexible support that is responsive to your research objectives while keeping costs and expectations clear.

Yes. I am available to consider larger research projects that involve ongoing collaboration with individuals, research teams, or organizations. Depending on the project’s needs, my involvement may include assistance with research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation of findings, and manuscript preparation. For these projects, we would develop a written consulting agreement specifying the scope of services, responsibilities, timeline, deliverables, and negotiated fees.

The complimentary 20–30-minute conversation provides an opportunity for you to describe your research project, explain the assistance you are seeking, and ask questions about my consulting services. I will also ask questions to better understand your needs and determine whether the project is a good fit for my expertise, interests, and availability. If we mutually agree to proceed, we can discuss an appropriate consulting package or a customized agreement. There is no obligation to purchase services.

Consulting meetings are generally conducted remotely using a video conferencing platform, making it possible to collaborate with researchers and organizations in different locations. After we agree to work together, we will arrange meeting times based on our mutual availability. Depending on the nature of the project, consulting meetings may also include reviewing research materials and providing verbal feedback.

The first step is to complete the Questions or Inquiries form on this website. Please briefly describe your research project, your goals, and the type of consulting assistance you are seeking. I will review your inquiry to determine whether the project appears to be a good fit for my expertise, interests, and availability. If it does, I will invite you to schedule a complimentary 20–30 minute introductory conversation. During this conversation, we can discuss your project in greater detail, explore how I might be able to help, and determine whether working together would be mutually beneficial. If we agree to proceed, we can arrange an appropriate consulting package or develop a customized agreement for a larger research project.

I welcome inquiries from individuals, research teams, and organizations seeking assistance with research related to psychology, psychotherapy, spirituality, religion, and mental health.

To get started, click the button below and use the Questions or Inquiries form to briefly describe your research project, your goals, and the type of consulting assistance you are seeking.

I will review your inquiry and may request additional information before inviting you to schedule a complimentary introductory conversation.