CBT and Experiential Therapy for PhD Student Discussion

Grace is a 37-year-old single woman pursuing a Ph.D. while working full-time, with symptoms of stress manifesting as insomnia, racing thoughts, hair loss, and significant weight loss. Despite high achievement and previously stellar work performance, Grace exhibits signs of strain, including missing a critical deadline and exhibiting irritability with colleagues. She experiences familial dismissiveness towards her academic pursuits in psychology, which contributes to feelings of hurt and isolation, as her parents unfavorably compare her endeavors to their own in engineering. With no social outlet and a self-imposed expectation of academic excellence, Grace faces mounting pressure, fear of job loss, and lack of support. 

TASK: evaluate two interventions or techniques (CBT and experiential Therapy ) and explore how these will be applied to the chosen case scenario. As you explore this topic, please provide literature support for your choice of intervention or technique (with DOI).