Client Background: 23-year-old Christina Johnson, mixed race. She identifies as straight, single
(never married), has no children and is currently a student at CUNY LaGuardia Community
College. Client was referred by her school counselor after coming onto campus intoxicated and
smelling of alcohol. Client reported no previous mental health counseling services, no medical
issues, and no history of legal involvement.
Counselor
: Hello Ms. Johnson. My name is Ariana, how are you? Thank you for coming in
today.
Client
: Hi, you can call me Christina. But I am not too sure how to feel. A little nervous. I have
never been to counselling before. I honestly did not want to come.
Client
: That is completely understandable. Thanks for being honest. I know it can be nerve-
wrecking to do something you have never done before, but I want to commend you for trying
something new. It is extremely brave of you.
Client
: I guess. Thanks.
(At this point, I would go into informed consent, limits of confidentiality and other formalities)
Counselor
