Psychotherapy Essay
Client 1: Mr A is 40 y/o AA who is always anxious about his son’s impulsive behavior. Father is concerned about his son’s failing grade and poor concentration in school. Mr A is divorced and has custody of his son. Mr A is not on any medication. Both father and son are in therapy.
Client 2: Mr G (son) Patient is a 17 y/o AA male with history of ADHD and anxiety. He is in 10th grade and likes hanging out with his friends and sleeping. Patient presents with irritable mood, very defiant, always angry and argues with his father all the time. Opposes his father on everything His parents are separated, and he lives with father. Patient stopped taking his meds for over a year and wants to resume back on. (Concerta 18mg)
Describe each client using the above information (without violating HIPAA regulations) and identify any pertinent history or medical information, including prescribed medications.
Using the DSM-5, explain and justify your diagnosis for each client using the above information:
• Explain whether solution-focused or cognitive behavioral therapy would be more effective with this family. Include expected outcomes based on these therapeutic approaches.
• Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling each client.
• Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
