Psychopathology: A Professional Counseling Perspective
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A Counselor-Centered Approach to the DSM-5-TR
This comprehensive textbook represents the first psychopathology resource specifically designed for counselor education programs, aligning perfectly with the 2024 CACREP Standards and ACA Code of Ethics. Unlike traditional psychopathology texts that approach diagnosis from psychiatric or psychological perspectives, this volume is built from the ground up to support the professional counselor identity and practice.
Key Features
- Professional Counselor Identity Focus: Supports the development of a strong counselor identity while teaching diagnostic competencies required by CACREP
- Wellness-Oriented Approach: Presents diagnosis through a strengths-based lens that integrates wellness models with comprehensive assessment practices
- Bio-Psycho-Social-Cultural-Spiritual Framework: Offers a holistic understanding of client concerns that extends beyond symptom identification
- Attachment Theory Integration: Emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as fundamental to assessment, diagnosis, and effective treatment
- Multicultural Expertise: Features diverse perspectives from practicing Counselor Educators and Supervisors across multiple settings and populations
- Ethical Practice Focus: Thoroughly addresses ethical considerations in diagnosis based on the 2024 ACA Code of Ethics
- Clinical Application: Each chapter includes real-life case examples demonstrating counseling approaches to diagnosis and treatment planning
- Peer-Reviewed Content: Ensures academic rigor while maintaining clinical accessibility and relevance
The 21-chapter text provides comprehensive coverage of all major diagnostic categories in the DSM-5-TR, with special emphasis on areas of particular relevance to counselors. The organization moves from foundational concepts of counselor identity and ethical practice through specific disorder categories, each presented with a counseling-focused perspective.
Ideal For
- Master's and doctoral counseling programs
- Diagnosis and psychopathology courses
- Professional counselor continuing education
- Reference for practicing counselors seeking to strengthen their diagnostic skills from a counseling perspective
This textbook fills a critical gap in counselor education resources by providing the first DSM-5-TR guide specifically written from a counseling perspective. It empowers students to develop diagnostic competence while maintaining alignment with core counseling values and identity.
Chapter 1 - The professional counselor in training - worldview, Professional Identity ACA, CACREP, ACES overview of Assessment, Diagnosis, and Concepts
Chapter 2 - Current Paradigms of psychopathology - bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual approach. Research and Models of Pathology and Concepts
Chapter 3 - Ethical and Legal Considerations of Psychopathology
Chapter 4 - Introduction to the DSM-5-TR, including the history, as well as Z-Codes
Chapter 5 - Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
Chapter 6 - Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 7 - Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders
Chapter 8 – Depressive Disorders
Chapter 9 - Bipolar and Mood Related Disorders
Chapter 10 - Adjustment Disorders and Z Codes
Chapter 11 – Dissociative Disorders
Chapter 12 – Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
Chapter 13 – Personality Disorders
Chapter 14 – Eating Disorders
Chapter 15 – Elimination Disorders, Sleep Wake Disorders
Chapter 16 – Sexual Dysfunctions and Gender Dysphoria
Chapter 17 – Neurocognitive Disorders – (TBI and older adults, Alzheimer’s, dementia, etc.)
Chapter 18 – Substance Abuse and Addiction Disorders/ Special section on Hypersexual
Chapter 19 – Disruptive Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders
Chapter 20 – Neurodevelopmental Disorders - with special attention to autism spectrum disorder
Chapter 21 – Conclusion
John A. King, Ph.D., MDiv, MA, LPC (PA), NCC, is an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Core Faculty member for Liberty University’s CACREP Accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Dr. King received his PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University, his MDiv degree from Missio Seminary (Previously Biblical Seminary), and his M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Kutztown University (PA). He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Dr. King is also an ordained pastor in the Brethren in Christ Church (US) and has 27 years of pastoral experience in two church congregations, most recently at Mechanicsburg BIC Church. Dr. King’s professional interests include integrating Christian faith and counseling, orphan care issues, and counseling pastors and their families.