Sharon has been seeing a therapist because she cannot adjust to her new husband's children from a previous marriage. Although she dearly loves her husband, she feels awkward and embarrassed in front of the children. The therapist suggests that she bring her husband and his children with her to the next session so the therapist can see them interact. Sharon is probably seeing a ________.
A) psychoanalyst
B) behavior therapist
C) Gestalt therapist
D) family therapist

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The therapist's suggestion to involve Sharon's husband and his children in the session indicates that she is likely seeing a family therapist, who focuses on addressing issues within the context of the client's family relationships. A psychoanalyst would focus on exploring unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences in individual therapy, a behavior therapist would focus on changing specific behaviors through techniques like conditioning or reinforcement, and a Gestalt therapist would focus on awareness and present-moment experiences in individual or group therapy.

Sharon Has Been Seeing a Therapist Because She Cannot Adjust