Five years ago, Bob’s wife, Linda, lost her life in an automobile crash, leaving her husband a single parent with two children he hardly knew. Because of his busy ambition as an architect in a prestigious firm, he did not spend nearly as much time with his family as he should have—a realization that has caused him much guilt. Today, he still struggles to move past his daily battle with major depression. Even with a good therapist, his progress has been sporadic at best.

Framed in the context of a discussion of psychopathology, Dann Hazel, Ph.D., explores Bob’s treatment options while disclosing some of the controversies surrounding them. His analysis of treatment models not only provides a solid overview of therapy possibilities for individuals looking for the right therapist, but also gives the student of psychology an introduction to the field of psychopathology.