This innovative guide addresses the essential question facing every therapist with a new client: How do I create a treatment plan that is the best match for my client? This unique resource provides a systematic method to integrate ideas, skills, and techniques from different theoretical approaches, empirical research, and clinical experience to create a case formulation that is tailor-made for the client. The Second Edition features a streamlined process for creating the conceptualization plan, increased inclusion of research findings and empirically validated treatments, and more attention and clarity concerning cultural issues.