Case  Conceptualization Sperry & Sperry define the art of discerning a client’s story to guide a treatment process as a case conceptualization. A case conceptualization “functions like a ‘bridge’ to connect assessments and treatments with clinical outcomes” (2012, p. 3). This structure entails four main components, or sections, which include a diagnostic, clinical, cultural and treatment formulation (Sperry & Sperry, 2012). The case conceptualization to follow will guide the reader through a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) case conceptualization for an out-patient client named Laurel. This case conceptualization reviews the assessments, treatment plan, and outcomes for the client. There is a review of ethics and possibilities for future practice.   Client Introduction  Laurel Smith is a 22-year-old Caucasian female . Laurel visited her university counselling services for support with sadness and anxious thoughts. Laurel’s family moved her back home, and she paused her university courses. Both Laurel’s parents spoke with her to increase her support and encouraged her to move home. Laurel has increasingly self-isolated and has an increased sense of worry and panic at the thought of activities or interactions outside of the family home. Laurel began counselling services on 24 June 2020. ...

1. Case
Conceptualization Sperry & Sperry define the art of discerning
a client’s story to guide a treatment process as a case
conceptualization. A case conceptualization “functions like a
‘bridge’ to connect assessments and treatments with clinical
outcomes” (2012, p. 3). This structure entails four main
components, or sections, which include a diagnostic, clinical,
cultural and treatment formulation (Sperry & Sperry, 2012). The
case conceptualization to follow will guide the reader through a
cognitive
behavioural therapy (CBT) case conceptualization for an out-
patient client named Laurel. This case conceptualization
reviews the assessments, treatment plan, and outcomes for the
client. There is a review of ethics and possibilities for future
practice.
Client Introduction
Laurel Smith is a 22-year-old Caucasian
female
. Laurel visited her university counselling services for support
with sadness and anxious thoughts. Laurel’s family moved her
back home, and she paused her university courses. Both
Laurel’s parents spoke with her to increase her support and
encouraged her to move home. Laurel has increasingly self-
isolated and has an increased sense of worry and panic at the
thought of activities or interactions outside of the family home.
Laurel began counselling services on 24 June 2020.