Volatility in Paranoia (VIP) Trial: An RCT of Changes in Volatility With Psychotherapy

Individuals will be assessed for which psychological factors are maintaining paranoia in their daily lives. They will collaboratively identify one maintenance factor to focus on (e.g. worry, anomalous experience, self-confidence, PTSD) for 8 weeks of individual therapy. Then, all participants will transition to 8 weeks of individual therapy focused on dropping safety behaviors and re-engaging in everyday life.

Individuals will continue treatment as usual (TAU). In addition they will have contact with a study therapist weekly via phone to provide information on what treatment they received. Phone check-ins will last approximately 5-10 minutes.