Case Conceptualization

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Case Conceptualization

Presenting Problem

Client stated she is going through emotional episodes recently especially at work. Client reported how she is feeling discriminated at work because she is a black woman. Client stated she understood she went through some problems during her adolescent age. Client stated she must be in the right mindset to work as an architect in her company. She cries while expressing her feelings. Problem during her childhood includes sexual abuse. Client is single, African origin, muslin 30yrs old, college degree, single, and live with a roommate. No chemical dependence but smoke weeds occasionally.

Client demonstrated the symptom of trauma, sleep problem, social skill, mood management, communication skills, and expression of feelings and needs

History of Presenting Problem: Recently and because of Black Life Matters. Depressed the way American people are treating black people like her.

Changes desired: Leave a good life and equal right

Comment on family circumstances: Not in good term with mother. Feeling that mother should defend her during childhood sexual abuse.

Have experienced in the past six months

· Decreased appetite

· Trouble concentrating

· Difficulty sleeping

· Low motivation

· Isolation from others

· Fatigue/low energy

· Low self-esteem

· Depressed mood

· Tearful or crying spells

· Anxiety

· Fear

· Hopelessness

Diagnosis:  F43.23 – Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood 

PTSD

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