Therapy Agreement & Informed Consent
Therapy Agreement & Informed Consent to Treatment
You’re invited to review this online version of my practice’s Therapy Agreement, Terms and Conditions, and Informed Consent to Treatment. The documents and forms were adapted for sharing on this website. The official documents and forms are part of my client handbook and are located in Chapter 3: Intake. New clients will need to sign the binding therapy agreement terms and conditions documents and the consent for services form in Therapy Portal. This should be done before an individualized treatment plan can be cooperatively created. Clients are required to review the documents in the agreement terms and conditions before the first regular appointment and sign them. The documents and forms are stored in Therapy Notes LLC library, and shared through the client account portal. Once the documents and forms are signed by the client and clinician, they automatically become part of the clinical chart and electronic health records.
Introduction to Chapter 3
A review of the intake session and the process of reading and signing the therapy agreement before services can continue.
Intake Documents and Forms
A review of the importance of completing all the documents and forms in the client account portal.
Gathering Important Information
A review of why I gather so much information from you and what I do with that information.
Informed Consent
A review of what informed consent means and why I must obtain your informed consent before services can continue.
Why People Seek Therapy
An informative article that explains a few reasons why someone would seek out mental health care.
Psychoeducation and Bibliotherapy
A review of what psychoeducation and bibliotherapy mean and why I share this information.
Strengthening Your Conscious Self
An informative article that provides a short overview of my therapy and health and wellness program.
Outcome Measures, Screening, Assessment
A review of the different measures, screening tools, and assessments you might be asked to complete.
Commitment to a Treatment Plan
A motivational and inspirational article about the importance of your dedication, persistence, and diligence.
Commitment to your Personal Growth
A motivational and empowering article about the importance of working on yourself outside of sessions.
Therapy Agreement Terms & Conditions
Explore the important features and components of a thorough, ethical, and comprehensive therapy agreement and consent to services.
Introduction & Contract Formation
Professional Role & Scope of Practice
Informed Consent to Services
Policies & Procedures
Infectious Illness & Disease
Health Insurance Plans
Client Account Balance Billing
Appointments & Scheduling
Termination of Services
Therapy Tools & Resources
Documentation & Health Care Records
Coordination of Health Care
Appropriate Communication Methods
Mental Health Emergencies
Limits of Confidentiality
Required Consent Forms
Consent for Electronic Communication
Consent for Telehealth Sessions
Consent to use Client Engagement App
