Explain how you reached your diagnosis

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Use the following format to write your own fictional psychotherapy case studies.

1. Case History (Background Information).
The first section of your paper will present your client's background. Include factors such as age, gender, work, health status, family mental health history, family and social relationships, the psychological disorder history, life difficulties, goals, and coping skills and weaknesses.

2. Description of the Presenting Problem.
In the next section of your case study, you will describe the problem or symptoms that the client presented with. Describe any physical, emotional, or sensory symptoms reported by the client. Thoughts, feelings, and perceptions related to the symptoms should also be noted. Any screening or diagnostic assessments that are used should also be described in detail and all scores reported.

3. Your Diagnosis
Provide your diagnosis. Explain how you reached your diagnosis, how the clients symptoms fit the diagnostic criteria for the disorder(s), or any possible difficulties in reaching a diagnosis. Then add a brief advise that can help the client,
Some of the possible treatment approaches you might choose to explore include:

Psychoanalytic Approach

Describe how a psychoanalytic therapist would view the client's problem. Provide some background on the psychoanalytic] approach and cite relevant references. Explain how psychoanalytic therapy would be used to treat the client, how the client would respond to therapy, and the effectiveness of this treatment approach.

Cognitive-Behavioral Approach

Explain how a cognitive-behavioral therapist would approach treatment. Offer background information on cognitive-behavioral therapy and describe the treatment sessions, client response, and outcome of this type of treatment. Make note of any difficulties or successes encountered by your client during treatment.

Humanistic Approach
Describe a humanistic approach that could be used to treat your client, such as client-centered therapy. Provide information on the type of treatment you choose, the client's reaction to the treatment, and the end result of this approach. Explain why the treatment
was successful or unsuccessful.

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