Alex Johnson, a 25-year-old Hispanic male, is a graduate student pursuing a degree in Sociology at the University of Richmond. He resides alone in an urban apartment in a bustling city, having moved away from his family in a suburban area to pursue his studies. Alex presents with symptoms consistent with gender dysphoria, as he experiences significant distress and discomfort with his assigned gender at birth. Since childhood, Alex has felt disconnected from his assigned gender and has struggled with feelings of confusion and incongruence with his physical body. These feelings have intensified during adolescence and adulthood, leading Alex to explore his gender identity further. He experiences significant distress related to his body’s physical characteristics, often feeling uncomfortable in his own skin and experiencing distressing thoughts about his gender identity. Alex has begun to explore options for transitioning to align his physical appearance more closely with his gender identity, seeking support from therapists and gender-affirming healthcare professionals. However, he continues to grapple with societal stigma and discrimination, which exacerbate his feelings of dysphoria and contribute to his overall distress. Despite these challenges, Alex remains resilient and determined to live authentically as his true self.
Instructions: read the case file, Alex Johnson. Provide the following details in your analysis: client demographics, presenting problem, diagnostic impressions, etiology of the problem/disorder, and treatment recommendations.
Include a title page, 1-2 pages of content, and a references page.
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Use a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources. Your references should be cited in a proper APA format.
