Cancellation Policy
If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified me at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.
Confidentiality
It is important for your peace of mind, that you know I take your private information seriously. Contents of all therapy sessions are considered to be confidential. Both verbal information and written records about a client, cannot be shared with another party without the written consent of the client, or the client’s legal guardian. There are only a few exceptions as to when a clinical professional is required by law to disclose confidential information: These are:
- When a client discloses intentions, or a plan to harm another person, the mental health professional is required to warn the intended victim and report this information to legal authorities. In cases in which the client discloses or implies a plan for suicide, the health care professional is required to notify legal authorities and make reasonable attempts to notify the family of the client.
- If a client states or suggests that he or she is abusing a child (or vulnerable adult) or has recently abused a child (or vulnerable adult), or a child (or vulnerable adult) is in danger of abuse, the mental health professional is required to report this information to the appropriate social service and/or legal authorities.
- Parents or legal guardians of non-emancipated minor clients have the right to access the clients’ records.
- Insurance companies and other third-party payers are given information that they request regarding services to clients. This is required by your insurance company. However, you will always know in advance, what information is being shared: information that may be requested includes, but is not limited to: types of service, dates/times of service, diagnosis, treatment plan, description of impairment, progress of therapy, case notes, and summaries.
Carol Bishop, LMFT 