PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES. Therapy is a relationship between people that works in part because of the clearly defined rights and responsibilities held by each person. As a client in psychotherapy, you have certain rights and responsibilities that are important for you to understand. The first session is an initial intake evaluation and provides an opportunity to define the problem areas to be worked on and to develop a treatment plan for therapy. In our treatment plan, we will identify the areas to work on, our goals, the methods we will use, the time, money and commitment we will make. I expect us to agree on a plan that we will both work hard to follow. From time to time, we will look together at our progress and goals. If we think we need to, we can change our treatment plan and goals. Psychotherapy requires your active involvement. It requires your best efforts to change thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It also requires you to practice new skills that you will learn in our sessions, and we will work together to set up action plans for you. We will decide on the frequency with which we will meet. The social work code of ethics, recommends suspension and termination of services, or referral to another therapist, if treatment reflects lack of participation, lack of commitment, or for any unresolved conflict or impasse that develop between therapist and client where the client is not benefiting from services or needs are not being met. If therapy ends informally or prematurely without an exit session, a letter of discharge may be mailed to you. By signing this document, you agree to a letter being sent by post office mail. As with any treatment, there are some risks as well as many benefits with therapy. For example, in therapy, clients may experience levels of sadness, anxiety, anger, frustration, or other negative feelings. Sometimes, even with my best efforts, there is a risk that therapy may not work out well for you. While you consider the risks, you should also know that the benefits of therapy have been shown in research studies. For instance, people have reported a decrease in negative mood and feelings as a result of being in therapy. If for some reason treatment is not going well or if you could benefit from a treatment I cannot provide, I might suggest you see another professional. As a responsible person and ethical therapist, I cannot continue to treat you if my treatment is not working for you. As a professional, I will use my best knowledge and skills to help you. This includes following the standards of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). In your best interest, the NASW puts limits on a the relationship between a therapist and a client, and I will abide by these. Let me explain these limits, so you will not think they are personal responses to you.
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PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES. Therapy is a relationship between people that works in part because of the clearly defined rights and responsibilities held by each person. As a client in psychotherapy, you have certain rights and responsibilities that are important for you to understand. The first session is an initial intake evaluation and provides an opportunity There are also legal limitations to define the problem areas to be worked on and to develop a treatment plan for therapy. In our treatment plan, we will identify the areas to work on, our goals, the methods we will use, the time, money and commitment we will make. I expect us to agree on a plan that we will both work hard to follow. From time to time, we will look together at our progress and goals. If we think we need to, we can change our treatment plan and goals. Psychotherapy requires your active involvement. It requires your best efforts to change thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It also requires you to practice new skills those rights that you will learn in our sessionsshould be aware of. I, and we will work together to set up action plans for you. We will decide on the frequency with which we will meet. The social work code of ethics, recommends suspension and termination of services, or referral to another as your therapist, if treatment reflects lack of participation, lack of commitment, or for any unresolved conflict or impasse that develop between therapist and client where the client is not benefiting from services or needs are not being met. If therapy ends informally or prematurely without an exit session, a letter of discharge may be mailed have corresponding responsibilities to you. By signing this documentThese rights and responsibilities are described in the following sections. Psychotherapy has both benefits and risks. Risks may include experiencing uncomfortable feelings, you agree to a letter being sent by post office mail. As with any treatmentsuch as sadness, there are some risks as well as many benefits with therapy. For example, in therapy, clients may experience levels of sadnessguilt, anxiety, anger, frustration, or other negative feelingsloneliness and helplessness, because the process of psychotherapy often requires discussing the unpleasant aspects of your life. SometimesHowever, even with my best effortspsychotherapy has been shown to have benefits for individuals who undertake it. Therapy often leads to a significant reduction in feelings of distress, increased satisfaction in interpersonal relationships, greater personal awareness and insight, increased skills for managing stress and resolutions to specific problems. But, there is are no guarantees about what will happen. Psychotherapy requires a risk that therapy may not work out well for youvery active effort on your part. While you consider the risksIn order to be most successful, you should also know that will have to work on things we discuss outside of sessions. The first 1-2 sessions will involve a comprehensive evaluation of your needs. By the benefits end of therapy have been shown in research studies. For instance, people have reported a decrease in negative mood and feelings as a result of being in therapy. If for some reason treatment is not going well or if you could benefit from a treatment I cannot provide, I might suggest you see another professional. As a responsible person and ethical therapist, I cannot continue to treat you if my treatment is not working for you. As a professionalthe evaluation, I will use be able to offer you some initial impressions of what our work might include. At that point, we will discuss your treatment goals and create an initial treatment plan. You should evaluate this information and make your own assessment about whether you feel comfortable working with me. If you have questions about my best knowledge and skills procedures, we should discuss them whenever they arise. If your doubts persist, I will be happy to help youyou set up a meeting with another mental health professional for a second opinion. This includes following Appointments will ordinarily be 55 minutes in duration, once per week at a time we agree upon, although some sessions may be more or less frequent as needed. The time scheduled for your appointment is assigned to you and you alone. If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, I ask that you provide me with 24 hours notice. If you miss a session without canceling, or cancel with less than 24 hour notice, my policy is to collect the standards full amount for the session. (I am aware and willing to work with you on true emergency situations). It is important to note that insurance companies do not provide reimbursement for canceled sessions; thus, you will be responsible for the portion of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)fee as described above. If it is possible, I will try to find another time to reschedule the appointment. In addition, you are responsible for coming to your best interestsession on time; if you are late, your appointment will still need to end on time. The standard fee for the NASW puts limits initial intake is $100.00 and each subsequent session is $100.00. You are responsible for paying at the time of your session unless prior arrangements have been made. Payment may be made by card, check or cash. Any checks returned to my office are subject to an additional fee of up to $25.00. If you refuse to pay your debt, I reserve the right to use an attorney or collection agency to secure payment. In addition to weekly appointments, it is my practice to charge this amount on a the relationship between a therapist and a client, and prorated basis (I will abide by thesebreak down the hourly cost) for other professional services that you may require such as report writing, telephone conversations that last longer than 15 minutes, attendance at meetings or consultations which you have requested, or the time required to perform any other service which you may request of me. Let me explain these limitsIf you anticipate becoming involved in a court case, so I recommend that we discuss this fully before you waive your right to confidentiality. If your case requires my participation, you will not think they are personal responses be expected to youpay for the professional time required even if another party compels me to testify.
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