A new client indicates that for years he has been anxious about many areas of his life-school performance, personal relationships, his finances, and his parenting skills. These anxieties indicate

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The presence of anxiety in many areas of life, as described by the client, suggests generalized anxiety disorder. This disorder is characterized by excessive and persistent worry about various aspects of life, without a specific trigger or focus. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, rather than anxiety. Agoraphobia and social phobia involve specific fears or avoidance of certain situations or stimuli, rather than widespread anxiety.

A New Client Indicates That for Years He Has Been