GOAL OF TREATMENT

I provide psychotherapy services to adults as individuals and couples for a wide variety of complaints. I work with clients to define the exact issues requiring attention and the kind of outcome desired. I am trained in many different treatment approaches. I suggest various ways to achieve your goals, and with your input, select one or more approaches. I check frequently during the course of treatment to be sure we are on track and welcome your input. If a your stated goal is unsafe, illegal or unethical, I will help you find safer or more ethical alternatives.

We will agree on frequency of services together. I do not have a preconceived idea regarding how often you should schedule sessions, unless you are in crisis or have concerns about safety. My intention is to help you reach your goals as quickly as possible.

In general, at the conclusion of treatment, I want you to feel better, have more choices of behavior, and have a greater capacity to connect with yourself and others in mutually satisfying ways. You are always welcome to return after we conclude treatment. At the time of conclusion, we will discuss follow-up and community-based options for support, if appropriate.

 

REFUSAL TO PARTICIPATE

You are engaging in treatment voluntarily. You may refuse treatment or a specific approach at any time.

 

YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN YOUR CARE

Your involvement in your therapy will determine your success. As we proceed, you will share what works best for you. You may prepare for sessions by noticing any changes in your behavior, feelings, ideas or relationships, however small. I will often suggest activities for you to do between sessions.

Feel free to question any approach and provide feedback at any time.

 

CONFIDENTIALITY

All information you share about yourself and family is protected and kept confidential unless I am subpoenaed, a child is in danger, or you threaten another person with harm, under which (rare) circumstances I am legally bound to break confidentiality.

If your insurance companies requires that I share details of treatment before they authorize more sessions, I will share as little as possible. If you have concerns about this please check with me.

 

AUTHORITY TO RELEASE RECORDS

Only with your signed permission, I will release information to your insurance company, primary care physician or psychiatrist for the purpose of coordinating care.