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Problem

Based on the clinical interview, observations, and reported history, Kai meets the criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia) is characterized by a significant and persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. The individual fears that he or she will act in a way (or show anxiety symptoms) that will be humiliating or embarrassing. These social situations almost always provoke fear or anxiety and are often avoided or endured with intense distress. Prognosis: With early and comprehensive intervention, the prognosis for Kai is good. Get the instant assignment help. Treatment effectiveness for Social Anxiety Disorder is high, especially when CBT is applied consistently and combined with supportive therapies. Diagnosis: What is your client's diagnosis? Provide some background information you have found from outside resources on the diagnosis. Exposure therapy: Explain exposure therapy and desensitization (including systematic, in vivo, and imaginal). How will you use exposure therapy and desensitization to treat your client?