What does getting started look like?

Generally speaking, the information provided by & to a client during therapy sessions (including but not limited to personal information) is legally confidential, an LPC/ LMFT/ LPCC/ LMFTC cannot be forced to disclose the information without client’s consent. Information disclosed is privileged communication & cannot be disclosed in any court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Colorado without the consent of the person to whom the testimony sought relates.

There are legal exceptions to the general rule of confidentiality. These exceptions are listed in the Colorado statutes (see section 43-218, C.R.S., in particular).

Exceptions include: intent to harm yourself or others, neglect or suspected neglect of children, at risk-elders, or at-risk adults, pre-natal exposure to controlled substances, subpoenaed testimony in criminal cases, orders to violate privilege by judges in child-custody, divorce & other court cases, legal confidentiality does not apply in criminal or delinquency proceeding, other exceptions that may be identified as the situations arise during therapy.

You consent to evaluation and mental health treatment for yourself (or your child). You are aware care & treatment is not an exact science & acknowledge no guarantees have been made to you as to the result of treatment.

You are entitled to receive information regarding the methods of therapy, techniques used, duration of therapy (if known) & fee structure. You are encouraged to participate in decisions regarding your treatment. Please ask at any time you have questions.

You have the right to be treated with dignity & respect.

There may be times when your counselor may need to consult with another professional about issues raised in therapy. Your confidentially is still protected during consultation by your counselor & the professional consulted. Signing this disclosure gives permission for your therapist to consult as needed to provide professional services to you as a client.

You have the right to receive copies of treatment records and your service plan and to ask for your records to be changed if you believe them to be inaccurate or incomplete. Requests will be filled in approximately one week. Please be aware text messages and emails are part of the medical record.

Others requesting copies of records must have a signed Release of Information, or have a legal exception listed by Colorado statutes (see section 43-219, C.R.S. in particular) and must address additional goals. i.e.. subpoenas, audits, and coordinated care.

You are welcome to seek a second opinion from another therapist or terminate therapy at any time. It is asked if you choose to terminate services to please let your therapist know.

*It is asked if you choose to terminate services to please let your therapist know.

In a professional relationship, sexual intimacy between a therapist & a client is never appropriate. If sexual intimacy occurs, it should be reported to the State Grievance Board.