Therapeutic relationships–broadly considered–are a passion for David Sells in research. His studies have included client perception of acceptance in counseling, peer support in cancer survivorship, and mentored community reentry, and throughout each, he has felt inspired by the capacity to connect with others in ways that can ameliorate distress and galvanize meaningful action. While squarely in the realm of clinical psychology, the topic also converges with sociology, anthropology, medicine, and literature, and David is fortunate to have collaborated with authorities from all these areas. Correspondingly, he feels most enthusiastic with employing mixed methods designs, integrating data from “numbers to narratives,” and assessing how findings inform stories of personal and collective significance.