Therapist Role Sample Clauses

Therapist Role. The role of counselling and psychotherapy is to provide a safe, non judgemental space for the ‘client’ to express themselves, to share their lived experience, and to establish a supportive, confidential, therapeutic relationship or therapeutic alliance, based on mutual trust and respect. The three main objectives of therapy/treatment are to, (in conjunction with the client and with their ongoing permission/consent), i) Set goals for counselling and for life; ii) Explore current presenting problems and symptoms; and iii) Validate the client’s current and past lived experience. This may include (with the client’s permission/consent) talking about traumatic and triggering events to gain a better understanding of them and how they relate to the client’s life now, with a view to working towards and achieving positive and lasting change both for the present and the future. Talking about these events can be painful and self care and safety should always be considered by both parties.
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Therapist Role. As a group therapist, I will act more like a facilitator to allow you and other group members to support each other through your common struggles. However, I will provide input when necessary, establish norms and guidelines with the group, and will direct the therapy as appropriate. I will also work to strike a balance within the group so no one is dominating and no one goes unheard. If a group member leaves the room, I will likely check in with you briefly to make sure you are okay. I am legally and ethically bound to maintain the confidentiality of everyone in the group so I will not discuss anything revealed in group, outside of session. I cannot guarantee the same for the group members, although I will request that they agree to keep confidentiality. If you are seeing me as both a group therapist and your individual therapist, I will not reveal this or discuss anything you talk about in your individual treatment while in group, without discussing it with you first, or without your permission. LICENSURE AND DEGREES You are entitled to know that I received my doctorate in clinical psychology, known as a Psy.D., in 2009 from the University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, in Colorado. I am also a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Colorado (license #3615) since 2011 and was an LPC from 2009-2011. You should understand that I am NOT a psychiatrist or other medical physician, and, therefore, cannot prescribe medication, give medical advice, nor perform any medical procedures. If I determine that medical treatment is indicated, I can recommend a physician for you or can consult with any physician you may see, after you sign an Authorization of Release of Information (ROI) form, which is a document intended to protect your confidentiality. The practice of LPs is regulated by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. The agency within the Department that has specific responsibility for LPs is the Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners. The address by which this regulatory body can be reached is: 0000 Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxx #0000, Xxxxxx, XX 00000. The phone number is (000) 000-0000 and their website is xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/mentalhealth. PROFESSIONAL FEES
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Therapist Role. The role of counselling and psychotherapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for the ‘client’ to express themselves, to share their lived experience, and to establish a supportive, confidential, therapeutic relationship or therapeutic alliance, based on mutual trust and respect. The three main objectives of therapy/treatment are to, (in conjunction with the client and with their ongoing permission/consent), i) Set goals for counselling and for life; ii) Explore current presenting problems and symptoms; and iii) Validate the client’s current and past lived experience. This may include (with the client’s permission/consent) talking about traumatic and triggering events to gain a better understanding of them and how they relate to the client’s life now, with a view to working towards and achieving positive and lasting change both for the present and the future. The therapist operates from a trauma informed perspective, recognising that talking about these events can be painful, and self-care and safety must always be considered by all parties.
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Related to Therapist Role

  • Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege The information disclosed by Patient, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and Patient in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-patient privilege. Typi- cally, the patient is the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege. If Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on Patient’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Patient or Patient’s representative. Patient should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist-patient privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Patient should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney. Fee and Fee Arrangements The usual and customary fee for service is $100.00 per 50-minute session. Sessions longer than 50-minutes are charged for the additional time pro rata. Therapist reserve the right to periodically adjust this fee. Patient will be notified of any fee adjustment in advance. In addition, this fee may be adjusted by contract with in- surance companies, managed care organizations, or other third-party payers, or by agreement with Therapist. From time-to-time, Therapist may engage in telephone contact with Patient for purposes other than sched- uling sessions. Patient is responsible for payment of the agreed upon fee (on a pro rata basis) for any tele- phone calls longer than ten minutes. In addition, from time-to-time, Therapist may engage in telephone con- tact with third parties at Patient’s request and with Patient’s advance written authorization. Patient is respon- sible for payment of the agreed upon fee (on a pro rata basis) for any telephone calls longer than ten minutes. Patients are expected to pay for services at the time services are rendered. Therapist accepts cash, or major credit cards.

  • PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Psychotherapy is not easily described in general statements. It varies depending on the personalities of the psychologist and patient, and the particular problems you hope to address. There are many different methods I may use to deal with those problems. Psychotherapy is not like a medical doctor visit. Instead, it calls for a very active effort on your part. In order for the therapy to be most successful, you will have to work on things we talk about both during our sessions and at home. Psychotherapy can have benefits and risks. Because therapy often involves discussing unpleasant aspects of your life, you may experience uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, loneliness, and helplessness. When treating insomnia specifically, therapy might cause you to experience increased sleepiness and fatigue, especially in the early phases of treatment. On the other hand, psychotherapy has also been shown to have benefits for people who go through it. Therapy often leads to better relationships, solutions to specific problems, significant reductions in feelings of distress, improved sleep, and less fatigue. But there are no guarantees as to what you will experience. Our first session will involve an evaluation of your needs. By the end of the evaluation, I will be able to offer you some first impressions of what our work will include and a treatment plan to follow, if you decide to continue with me for therapy. You should evaluate this information along with your own opinions about whether you feel comfortable working with me. At the end of the evaluation, I will notify you if I believe that I am not the right therapist for you and if so, I will give you referrals to other practitioners who I believe are better suited to help you. Therapy involves a large commitment of time, money, and energy, so you should be very careful about the therapist you select. If you have questions about my procedures, we should discuss them whenever they arise. If your doubts persist, I will be happy to help you set up a meeting with another mental health professional for a second opinion. Please note that the psychological services I provide are not for emergency situations. For emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. FEES My fee is $395 for an initial evaluation lasting 90 minutes, and $250 for each subsequent psychotherapy session (either in-person or over the telephone) lasting 45 minutes. I charge this same $250 per 45-minutes rate for other professional services you may need, though I will prorate the cost if I work for periods of less than 45 minutes in increments of 15 minutes, rounded to the nearest 15-minute increment (e.g., 22 minutes of service will be charged for 15 minutes whereas 23 minutes of service will be charged for 30 minutes). Other professional services include telephone conversations or email responses lasting longer than 15 minutes, and the time spent performing any other service you may request of me. If you become involved in legal proceedings that require my participation, you will be expected to pay for any professional time I spend on your legal matter, even if the request comes from another party, at the same $250 per 45-minutes rate. I do not charge for time spent writing reports and progress notes as per the standard routine of my care of you. I also do not charge for any time I may spend collaborating with your other providers. From time to time, I may institute fee increases and these will be discussed and agreed upon ahead of time with a new Treatment Contract. If it has been more than one year since our last appointment, then you will re-initiate services at my current standard fee which may be higher than the fee you were previously paying. In addition, if it has been more than one year since our last appointment, you will be scheduled for another initial evaluation (90 minutes) and charged accordingly, with subsequent 45-minute psychotherapy sessions thereafter. INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT You are responsible for paying your full session fee. I am not in-network with any insurance companies. If you decide to submit claims to your insurance company for reimbursement for any out-of-network benefits you might have, you may do so. However, be aware that the services provided will still be charged to you, not your insurance company, and you are responsible for the full payment. I have no role in deciding what your insurance covers. You are responsible for checking your insurance coverage, deductibles, payment rates, pre-authorization procedures, etc. Missed appointments, late cancellations (i.e., cancellations within 24 hours of service), and telephone session are not typically covered by insurance companies and therefore you will likely be responsible for the full session fee in these instances. If your insurance company doesn’t reimburse you, I am not responsible for refunding you any payment you expected to be reimbursed or otherwise. I will provide you a superbill after each session with the following information that you will need to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement for any out-of-network benefits you might have:

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