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Miguel, age 31, has a successful career as an interior decorator.

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He’s making more money than he ever dreamed he would.

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Rather than feeling a sense of accomplishment, he typically feels anxious.

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He often has dreams of failure and humiliation, and wakes up every morning in a cold sweat.

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His friends recommended a therapist that specializes in the treatment of anxiety.

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After an initial consultation period that lasted several weeks, Miguel and his therapist agreed to a six-month treatment plan

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exploring the possibility that his adult anxieties were rooted in deep conflicts stemming from his childhood.

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At each treatment session, the therapist encourages him to relax and then to say the first thing that pops into his head.

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After examining several of these associations, the therapist probes Miguel’s dreams,

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and tries to find symbolism that would connect with his childhood experiences, especially his relationship with his parents.

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After several months of therapy, Miguel is convinced he is making progress.

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He’s glad that he has the time and money to explore the roots of his anxieties.