Using the DSM-5, explain and justify your diagnosis for this client. Client is a 28 year old African American male who has a substance-related addiction disorder. He is depressed and has mood swings. He lost his job and custody of his 3 year old daughter 2 years ago. Client started drinking five years ago at age 23 shortly after the death of his mother to cancer. He has been unable to keep a job for the past 3 years due to his drinking. He missed work a couple of times when he had a hangover, and when he does go to work he has been intoxicated and sent back home. He has not seen his daughter since his live in girlfriend moved out with her 2 years ago.
Explain whether existential-humanistic therapy would be beneficial with this client. Include expected outcomes based on this therapeutic approach.
Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.
Support your approach with evidence-based literature.

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