An indispensable collection of real-life clinical cases from practicing experts in the field of multicultural counseling and psychotherapy

Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy is a one-of-a-kind resource presenting actual cases illustrating assessment, diagnostic, and treatment concerns associated with specific populations. The contributors--well-known mental health professionals who specialize in multicultural counseling and psychotherapy--draw on their personal experiences to empower therapists in developing an individually tailored treatment plan that effectively addresses presenting problems in a culturally responsive manner.

Providing readers with the opportunity to think critically about multicultural factors and how they impact assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, this unique book:

• Covers ethical issues and evidence-based practice
• Integrates therapists' reflections on their own social identity and how this may have influenced their work with their clients
• Considers the intersectionality of racial/ethnic, class, religious, gender, and sexual identities
• Contains reflection and discussion questions, an analysis of each case by the author, and recommended resources
• Includes cases on racial/ethnic minority populations, gender, sexuality, poverty, older adults, immigrants, refugees, and white therapists working with people of color
• Aligns with the ACA's CACREP accreditation standards, tha APA guidelines for multicultural competence, and the AMCD Multicultural Counseling Competencies