Deidre is a 22-year-old African American and Latina female who was raised as an only child near New York City. At age 19, Deidre moved to Kansas to attend college. She is currently a senior majoring in sociology and works part-time to pay for school and living expenses. Deidre was referred by her medical doctor who noted that she was anxious and tense, and suggested she see a counselor. Deidre says that although she does not identify with a religion, she has "dabbled in Buddhism" as a way to relax and find comfort. Deidre's parents divorced when she was 9 and she lived primarily with her mom after the divorce. Deidre had a contentious relationship with her Latina mother, who was "moody" and emotionally unpredictable and tended to hoard things. Deidre reported that her mother "drove her COUN 6722/6301S: Theories of Counseling Case Studies 2019 Laureate Education, Inc. Page 3 of 5 father away" with her negative moods and that Deidre is concerned about her own moods and is worried about becoming like her mother. Deidre spent most of her childhood in her room, where she felt protected from her mother. Deidre was quiet and withdrawn during high school

Hypothesis based on Gestalt counselor theory