Counseling: A Case Study Of The Client Scenarios

The client that I chose for the case segment is a seventeen-year-old low middle-class Hispanic female. She is a junior in high school and works at Burger King. She lives with both her parents and three siblings. The Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) referred the client to me. A medical doctor in the CVIM stated that the client seemed depressed due to family issues. The mother has also been worried about her daughter; thus, the medical doctor suggested that the client seek counseling.
The client stated she did not think she needed to be in counseling. The client mentioned that the doctor was concerned about her rapid weight gain and he asked her questions about how she was feeling. Both mother and doctor suggested she schedule an appointment with a counselor. The client said that everything at home was going well. Furthermore, she mentioned feeling moody, but thought it was a normal adolescent phase since …show more content…
LGBT individuals are not widely accepted in traditional Mexican culture. Father is typically the head of the household; however, it appears that the mother seems to make all the primary decisions. Father may not be participating in family activities because both client and mother have adapted to the American culture. Respecting the client’s culture and determining which culture the client identifies with the most will be beneficial in helping the client throughout the sessions. Furthermore, finding a balance where the client feels comfortable discussing her feelings towards her girlfriend and family is also important. Client’s feelings of depression and stress may emerge from unacceptance and possible confusion on her identity. Thus, discussing these sensitive topics based on her identity and culture may lead to the prevention of mental and emotional disorders. Furthermore, it is important to build a support system for the client where she feels