Aaron Beck’s cognitive therapy model has been used repeatedly to treat depression and anxiety. The case presented here is a 34-year-old female law student with an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood. It is presented to illustrate a successful treatment outcome using cognitive interventions. Sessions by session summaries are offered to further demonstrate the specific treatment plan implemented and to serve as a learning tool for clinicians and students.
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