Theoretical Conceptualization Report
Danielle Valadez
Capella University
PSY-R6313
Introduction to Client
Jane Doe is a 16 year old, female Caucasian who lives with her mother and is currently a sophomore in high school. Jane was previously seen at a local mental health wellness center where it was noted that she has been diagnosed with depression, as well as a substance use disorder. She was referred by her mother and was not enthusiastic to attend treatment, further stating that she "does not have a problem and is not addicted to Marijuana and is very happy with her life".
Historical Information
Jane's parents divorced when she was 6years old. She explains that she never really spent any quality time with her …show more content…
Jane found it extremely difficult to adapt to her new environment and school. Her grades started to decline rapidly, and she would frequently receive detention for her unacceptable behavior. She became more rebellious with her mother and her behavior worsened through the years. During her high school years she experienced many stressful incidents. She states that she "needed someone to talk to", but around the same time her mother had just lost her job, which further led to her depression and became irritable to be around. Jane stated, "she never had time or cared about how I was feeling". Jane eventually met some new friends that were a bad influence on her. She began to skip class, come home late and get into disagreements with her mother. She further denies any use of other illicit or illegal drugs. Jane states that she first tried drugs and alcohol at a friend's party when she started high school. As she met more friends her drug use has further increased. Over the last year, jane has stated that she currently uses Marijuana on a daily basis and that most of her current friends are drug users and dealers.
Presenting Problem
Jane's mother states that her chief complaints that brought her to seek therapy for Jane are her "depression and substance use". When asked about why she urged Jane to come to therapy, she exclaimed, "I …show more content…
The theoretical approach that I believe would be most beneficial for Jane is individual Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Individual therapy can target Jane's Marijuana use by "reducing or stopping use, in addition to building essential skills, and applying a recovery plan" (C., 2016). Moreover, CBT can educate clients to "recognize and stop negative patterns of thinking, as well as their behavior" (C., 2016). CBT employs particular methods that are based off the "theory that in the development of maladaptive behavioral patterns like substance use, learning processes play a pivotal role" (Abuse,
Danielle Valadez
Capella University
PSY-R6313
Introduction to Client
Jane Doe is a 16 year old, female Caucasian who lives with her mother and is currently a sophomore in high school. Jane was previously seen at a local mental health wellness center where it was noted that she has been diagnosed with depression, as well as a substance use disorder. She was referred by her mother and was not enthusiastic to attend treatment, further stating that she "does not have a problem and is not addicted to Marijuana and is very happy with her life".
Historical Information
Jane's parents divorced when she was 6years old. She explains that she never really spent any quality time with her …show more content…
Jane found it extremely difficult to adapt to her new environment and school. Her grades started to decline rapidly, and she would frequently receive detention for her unacceptable behavior. She became more rebellious with her mother and her behavior worsened through the years. During her high school years she experienced many stressful incidents. She states that she "needed someone to talk to", but around the same time her mother had just lost her job, which further led to her depression and became irritable to be around. Jane stated, "she never had time or cared about how I was feeling". Jane eventually met some new friends that were a bad influence on her. She began to skip class, come home late and get into disagreements with her mother. She further denies any use of other illicit or illegal drugs. Jane states that she first tried drugs and alcohol at a friend's party when she started high school. As she met more friends her drug use has further increased. Over the last year, jane has stated that she currently uses Marijuana on a daily basis and that most of her current friends are drug users and dealers.
Presenting Problem
Jane's mother states that her chief complaints that brought her to seek therapy for Jane are her "depression and substance use". When asked about why she urged Jane to come to therapy, she exclaimed, "I …show more content…
The theoretical approach that I believe would be most beneficial for Jane is individual Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Individual therapy can target Jane's Marijuana use by "reducing or stopping use, in addition to building essential skills, and applying a recovery plan" (C., 2016). Moreover, CBT can educate clients to "recognize and stop negative patterns of thinking, as well as their behavior" (C., 2016). CBT employs particular methods that are based off the "theory that in the development of maladaptive behavioral patterns like substance use, learning processes play a pivotal role" (Abuse,