Common use of Client Privilege Clause in Contracts

Client Privilege. The information disclosed by Client, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-client privilege. The psychotherapist-client privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and Client in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-client privilege. Typically, the client is the holder of the psychotherapist-client privilege. If Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-client privilege on Client’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Client or Client’s representative. Client should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist-client privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Client should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-client privilege with his/her attorney. The usual and customary fee for service is $250 per 50-minute session for individual therapy or couples therapy. Sessions longer than 50-minutes are charged for the additional time pro rata. Therapist reserves the right to periodically adjust this fee. Client will be notified of any fee adjustment in advance. In addition, this fee may be adjusted by agreement with Therapist. From time-to-time, Therapist may engage in telephone contact with Client for purposes other than scheduling sessions. Client is responsible for payment of the agreed upon fee (on a pro rata basis) for any telephone calls longer than ten minutes. In addition, from time-to-time, Therapist may engage in telephone contact with third parties at Client’s request and with Client’s advance written authorization. Client is responsible for payment of the agreed upon fee (on a pro rata basis) for any telephone calls longer than ten minutes. Clients are expected to pay for services at the time services are rendered. Therapist accepts cash and personal checks as well as credit cards. Clients may not use credit cards for reduced fee sessions.

Client Privilege. The information disclosed by the Client, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-client privilege. The psychotherapist-client privilege results from the special relationship between the Therapist and the Client in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-client privilege. Typically, the client Client is the holder of the psychotherapist-client privilege. If the Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, the Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-client privilege on the Client’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by the Client or the Client’s representative. The Client should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist-client privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. The Client should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-client privilege with his/her attorney. The usual and customary fee for service is $250 per 50-for a 50 minute session for individual therapy or couples therapysession. Sessions longer than 50-50 minutes are charged for the additional time pro rata. The Therapist reserves the right to periodically adjust this fee. The Client will be notified of any fee adjustment in advance. In addition, this fee may be adjusted by contract with insurance companies, managed care organizations, or other third-party payers, or by agreement with the Therapist. The agreed upon fee between the Therapist and the Client is . The Therapist reserves the right to periodically adjust fee. The Client will be notified of any fee adjustment in advance. From time-to-time to time, the Therapist may engage in telephone contact with the Client for purposes other than scheduling sessions. The Client is responsible for payment of the agreed upon fee (on a pro rata basis) for any telephone calls longer than ten minutes. In addition, from time-to-time, the Therapist may engage in telephone contact with third parties at the Client’s request and with the Client’s advance written authorization. The Client is responsible for payment of the agreed upon fee (on a pro rata basis) for any telephone calls longer than ten minutes. Clients are expected to pay for services at the time services are rendered. The Therapist accepts cash and personal checks as well as credit cards. Clients may not use credit cards for reduced fee sessionschecks.