I understand the risks and benefits of therapy as discussed.
I have reviewed and received the PHI/HIPPA handout.
I understand and have received my rights and responsibilities.
I understand the limits of confidentiality as discussed.
I understand that I will be charged for a session if I do not give at least 24 hours notice of cancellation.
I understand that any 90-day-plus outstanding balance may be submitted to collections and I give consent for this confidential information to be released to the collections agency.
I understand that by using my insurance health benefits, Linda will need to give me a behavioral health diagnosis which, at a later time, may inhibit me from obtaining life or other types of insurance.
I understand email or phone communication will be billed in fifteen-minute increments at $30 per fifteen minutes; $55 per thirty minutes; $80 per forty-five minutes. A five-minute-or-less telephone conversation will be complimentary once a month. Payment for your email or phone session will be expected at your next scheduled session or mailed within thirty days of the service.
I understand email and texting are used at times for scheduling purposes only. Facebook and other social media will not be used.