Informed Consent
Informed Consent is required by California. The reasons are legal and ethical. It makes sure that you understand basic things about talk-therapy, the costs, your rights and our shared responsibilities. It is a long form, so it is alright to complete it together during the first session. That way, any questions can be answered as we go. My form provides contact information for emergency services (which I do not provide) in the county where my office is located. For Telehealth, one of the first things to do is to make sure that we both know this information for the county where you live.
