Reference no: EM133256903

A 32-year-old client presents to the PMHNP for therapy. She has been experiencing feelings of guilt and has had trouble concentrating since returning to work after the birth of her first child three months ago. She states that she is sad most of the time. She feels frustrated with her partner because she feels that he has not assumed responsibility for any additional household duties since the baby's birth, leaving her feeling tired and discouraged.

1. Identify the client's problem.

2. Identify and discuss one psychotherapeutic approach to address the client's problem. Provide an evidence-based rationale with support from at least one scholarly source for your choice of therapy.

3. Describe at least three therapeutic techniques commonly used with the selected therapeutic approach.

4. Discuss whether you would include psychopharmacology as part of the treatment plan. If yes, describe which medication(s) you might prescribe. If no, explain why not. Provide rationale from at least one scholarly source.