Psychopathology: A Professional Counseling Perspective
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 520
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 520
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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
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Professional Counselor Perspective of Psychopathology
Candace M. McLain and John A. King
Chapter 2 Introduction to the DSM-5-TR
David R. Brown and Jerry Vuncannon, Jr.
Chapter 3 Paradigms of Psychopathology: The BPSCS Approach
Andrew Graham and John A. King
Chapter 4 Ethical and Legal Issues Related to Psychopathology and Diagnosis
Janita Daggy and Debbie Millman
Chapter 5 Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
Wendy Robinson and Jennifer Beres
Chapter 6 Anxiety Disorders
Candace M. McLain and Brittany Lashua
Chapter 7 Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Krista Kirk, Christian Donnelly, and Patricia Kimball
Chapter 8 Depressive Disorders
Tiffanie Sutherlin and Bridget Rutigliano
Chapter 9 Bipolar and Related Disorders
Jayna E. Bonfini
Chapter 10 Adjustment Disorders
Saudia L. Twine
Chapter 11 Dissociative Symptoms and Related Disorders
Erica Rhoads and Melinda Brinkley
Chapter 12 Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
Tina Fitts
Chapter 13 Personality Disorders
Teresa L. Phillips-Harris and Theresa C. Allen
Chapter 14 Eating Disorders
Rebecca Taylor
Chapter 15 Elimination Disorders and Sleep-Wake Disorders
Amy Hayes and Brian Paulson
Chapter 16 Sexual Dysfunctions and Gender Dysphoria
John C. Thomas
Chapter 17 Neurocognitive Disorders
Karin Dumont
Chapter 18 Substance Abuse and Addiction Disorders
Charlotte Crosland and Karin Dumont
Chapter 19 Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders
Cedar Stagner Kile and Kristin Page
Chapter 20 Neurodivergence and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Vasti P. Holstun and Lynn Bohecker
Chapter 21 Summary of Professional Counselor Perspective of Psychopathology
Candace M. McLain and John A. King
Candace McLain, EdD, LPC, ACS, BC-TMH, is a professor of clinical mental health counseling at Liberty University and licensed professional counselor in Michigan and Colorado. She is an approved clinical supervisor and a board-certified tele-mental health counselor. She has immense clinical and educational experiences in academic leadership, program development, curriculum and instruction and expertise in mentoring, teaching, coaching and leading counselor-educator supervisors. She also has clinical expertise in trauma-informed care with clients, counselors, and supervisors.
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.