A Case Report on the Treatment of Anxiety Disorder with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Abstract

In this study, it was determined that the client had anxiety disorder symptoms according to DSM V criteria. The client is a 43-year-old mother of a boy living in Izmir. They live with her husband. The client's father is a retired police officer and her mother is a housewife. She is the oldest child of 6 siblings. She works at a pharmaceutical company. She complains of burnout due to the anxiety she experiences and conflict with her boss. It was observed that she has complaints such as insomnia and appetite problems due to anxiety. L.M. has beliefs such as "strong women are unhappy, I feel anxious if I don't do everything right." The client applied to therapy due to anxiety and somatic problems. The cognitive behavioral school was applied to the client. In the first session, a biographical story was taken and the cognitive behavioral school was explained. The suitability of the school was accepted by the client. Informed consent was given and permission was obtained for scientific contribution. In the fifth session, negative automatic thoughts and basic beliefs were evaluated and cognitive restructuring was carried out. Regular behavioral techniques were worked on and homework was given during the treatment process. The ninth session was the final session. An appointment was made for a check-up 3 weeks later.