Common use of Benefits of Therapy Clause in Contracts

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy is a process in which Therapist and Patient discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so Patient can experience his/her life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better, and more deeply understand oneself, as well as, any problems or difficulties Patient may be experiencing. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between Patient and Therapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to Patient, including, but not limited to, reduced stress and anxiety, a decrease in negative thoughts and self-­‐sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, work, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, and increased self-­‐confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of Patient, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which Therapist will challenge Patient’s perceptions and assumptions, and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient should be aware that any decision on the status of his/her personal relationships is the responsibility of Patient. During the therapeutic process, many patients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient should address any concerns he/she has regarding his/her progress in therapy with Therapist. Professional consultation is an important component of a healthy psychotherapy practice. As such, Therapist regularly participates in clinical, ethical, and legal consultation with appropriate professionals. During such consultations, Therapist will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding Patient. A consultant is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidential. Therapist will not inform Patient of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important to the work being done together. If Patient objects to not being told about consultation, please let Therapist know and a discussion can be held.

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy is a process in which Therapist and Patient discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so Patient can experience his/her life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better, and more deeply understand oneself, as well as, any problems or difficulties Patient may be experiencing. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between Patient and Therapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to Patient, including, but not limited to, reduced stress and anxiety, a decrease in negative thoughts and self-­‐sabotaging self-sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, work, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, and increased self-­‐confidenceself-confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of Patient, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which Therapist will challenge Patient’s perceptions and assumptions, and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient should be aware that any decision on the status of his/her personal relationships is the responsibility of Patient. During the therapeutic process, many patients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient should address any concerns he/she has regarding his/her progress in therapy with Therapist. Professional consultation is an important component of a healthy psychotherapy practice. As such, Therapist regularly participates in clinical, ethical, and legal consultation with appropriate professionals. During such consultations, Therapist will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding Patient. A consultant is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidential. Therapist will not inform Patient of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important to the work being done together. If Patient objects to not being told about consultation, please let Therapist know and a discussion can be held.

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy is a process in which Therapist and Patient discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so Patient can experience his/his/ her life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better, and more deeply understand oneself, as well as, any problems or difficulties Patient may be experiencing. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between Patient and Therapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to Patient, including, but not limited to, reduced stress and anxiety, a decrease in negative thoughts and self-­‐sabotaging self-sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, work, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, and increased self-­‐confidenceself-confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of Patient, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which Therapist will challenge Patient’s perceptions and assumptions, and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient should be aware that any decision on the status of his/her personal relationships is the responsibility of Patient. During the therapeutic process, many patients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient should address any concerns he/she has regarding his/her progress in therapy with Therapist. Professional consultation is an important component of a healthy psychotherapy practice. As such, Therapist regularly participates in clinical, ethical, and legal consultation with appropriate professionals. During such consultations, Therapist will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding Patient. A consultant is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidential. Therapist will not inform Patient of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important to the work being done together. If Patient objects to not being told about consultation, please let Therapist know and a discussion can be held.

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy is a process in which Therapist and Patient Client discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so Patient Client can experience his/her life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better, and more deeply understand oneself, as well as, any problems or difficulties Patient Client may be experiencing. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between Patient Client and Therapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to PatientClient, including, but not limited to, reduced stress and anxiety, a decrease in negative thoughts and self-­‐sabotaging self-sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, work, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, and increased self-­‐confidenceself-confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of PatientClient, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which Therapist will challenge PatientClient’s perceptions and assumptions, and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient Client may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient Client should be aware that any decision on the status of his/her personal relationships is the responsibility of PatientClient. During the therapeutic process, many patients clients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient Client should address any concerns he/she has regarding his/her progress in therapy with Therapist. Professional consultation is an important component of a healthy psychotherapy practice. As such, Therapist regularly participates in clinical, ethical, and legal consultation with appropriate professionals. During such consultations, Therapist will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding PatientClient. A consultant is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidential. Therapist will not inform Patient Client of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important to the work being done together. If Patient Client objects to not being told about consultation, please let Therapist know and a discussion can be held.

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy is a process in which Therapist and Patient Patient, and sometimes other family members, discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so Patient can experience his/her her/their life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better, and more deeply understand oneself, as well as, any problems or difficulties Patient they may be experiencing. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between Patient and Therapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to Patient, including, but not limited to, reduced stress and anxiety, a decrease in negative thoughts and self-­‐sabotaging self- sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, workschool, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, improved communication skills, and increased self-­‐confidenceself-confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of Patient, and/or family members, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. This discomfort may also extend to other family members, as they may be asked to address difficult issues and family dynamics. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which Therapist will challenge Patient’s the perceptions and assumptionsassumptions of the Patient or other family members, and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient should be aware that any decision on the status of his/her personal relationships is the responsibility of Patient. During the therapeutic process, many patients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient should address any concerns he/she has regarding his/her progress in therapy with Therapist. Professional consultation is an important component of a healthy psychotherapy practice. As such, Therapist regularly participates in clinical, ethical, and legal consultation with appropriate professionals. During such consultations, Therapist will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding Patient or Patient. A consultant is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidential. Therapist will not inform Patient of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important to the work being done together. If Patient objects to not being told about consultation, please let Therapist know and a discussion can be held’s family members or caregivers.

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy is a process in which Therapist and Patient discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so Patient can experience his/her life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better, and more deeply understand oneself, as well as, any problems or difficulties Patient may be experiencing. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between Patient and Therapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to Patient, including, but not limited to, reduced stress and anxiety, a decrease in negative thoughts and self-­‐sabotaging self-sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, work, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, and increased self-­‐confidenceself-confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of Patient, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which Therapist will challenge Patient’s perceptions and assumptions, and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient should be aware that any decision on the status of his/her personal relationships is the responsibility of Patient. During the therapeutic process, many patients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient should address any concerns he/she has regarding his/her progress in therapy with Therapist. Professional consultation is an important component of a healthy psychotherapy practice. As such, Therapist regularly participates in clinical, ethical, and legal consultation with appropriate professionals. During such consultations, Therapist will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding Patient. A consultant is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidential. Therapist will not inform Patient of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important to the work being done together. If Patient objects to not being told about consultation, please let Therapist know and a discussion can be held.

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy Therapy is a process in which Therapist and Patient discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so that the Patient can experience his/her life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better, and more deeply understand oneself, as well as, any problems or difficulties the Patient may be experiencing. Psychotherapy Therapy is a joint effort between the Patient and Therapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to Patient, including, but not limited to, reduced stress and anxiety, a decrease in negative thoughts and self-­‐sabotaging self-sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, work/school, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, settings and increased self-­‐confidenceself- confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of Patient, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which Therapist will challenge Patient’s perceptions and assumptions, and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient should be aware that any decision on the status of his/her personal relationships is the responsibility of Patient. During the therapeutic process, many patients Patients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient Patients should address any concerns he/she has they have regarding his/her their progress in therapy with Therapist. Professional consultation is an important component of a healthy psychotherapy therapy practice. As such, your Therapist regularly participates in clinical, ethical, and legal consultation with appropriate professionals. During such consultations, Therapist will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding Patient. A consultant is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidential. Therapist will not inform Patient of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important to the work being done together. If Patient objects to not being told about consultation, please let Therapist know and a discussion can be heldPatients.

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy is a process in which Therapist the therapist and Patient the client discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so Patient you can experience his/her your life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better, and more deeply understand oneself, as well as, as any problems or difficulties Patient you may be experiencing. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between Patient client and Therapisttherapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to Patientbenefits, including, but not limited to, reduced stress stress, depression and anxiety, a decrease in negative thoughts thoughts, impulsivity, and self-­‐sabotaging self- sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, work, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, and increased self-­‐confidenceself- confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of Patientyour part, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which Therapist the therapist will challenge Patient’s your perceptions and assumptions, assumptions and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient Clients should be aware that any decision on the status of his/her personal relationships and roles is the responsibility of Patientthe client. During the therapeutic process, many patients clients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient You should address any concerns he/she has you have regarding his/her your progress in therapy to me. In addition to the risks and benefits outlined above, teletherapy has its own unique risks and benefits. Benefits include improved access to care for clients who are homebound, lack reliable transportation, or do not have providers near them. Teletherapy can be beneficial for those who are more comfortable communicating online rather than face to face. Teletherapy often offers more flexibility with Therapistscheduling. Professional consultation Risks include but aren’t limited to: unexpected technological failures during sessions, increased risks to privacy which creates an additional burden on the client to ensure that sessions are private and undisrupted; hacking. An important risk to consider is the lack of nonverbal communication (body signals) that are readily available to both therapist and client in face-to-face sessions. Without this information, teletherapy may be slower to progress or be less effective altogether. Because of these risks close attention must be paid to client progress and periodic on-going evaluations must be conducted the ensure the effectiveness of this form of therapy. Should I determine that teletherapy is no longer appropriate, the client will be referred out to an important component in person therapist near them. If found to be helpful I will provide information on how to use Zoom Telehealth and review best practices to ensure that sessions run smoothly. In order to provide efficient services to clients and ensure patient confidentiality I employ the assistance of a healthy psychotherapy practicetelehealth video platform called Zoom Telehalth. As suchZoom assists with scheduling, Therapist regularly participates in clinicalsecure messaging, ethicalvideoconferencing, record keeping, instant chat and legal consultation with appropriate professionalssharing of documents. During such consultations, Therapist Electronic systems used through Zoom will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding Patientincorporate network and software security protocols to protect the confidentiality of patient identification and imaging data and will include measures to safeguard the data and to ensure its integrity against intentional or unintentional corruption. A consultant Zoom Teleheallth is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidentialHIPAA and HITECH compliant. Therapist will not inform Patient of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important to the work being done together. If Patient objects to not being told about consultation, please let Therapist know Zoom Telehealth works on PC and a discussion can be heldMAC computers as well as iPhone/iPad and Android phones and tablets.

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy is a process in which Therapist and Patient discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so Patient can experience his/her life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better, and more deeply understand oneselfone self, as well as, any problems or difficulties Patient may be experiencing. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between Patient and Therapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to Patient, including, but not limited to, reduced stress and anxiety, a decrease in negative thoughts and self-­‐sabotaging self‐sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, work, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, and increased self-­‐confidenceself‐confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of Patient, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which Therapist will challenge Patient’s perceptions and assumptions, and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient should be aware that any decision on the status of his/her personal relationships is the responsibility of Patient. During the therapeutic process, many patients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient should address any concerns he/she has regarding his/her progress in therapy with Therapist. Professional consultation is an important component of a healthy psychotherapy practice. As such, Therapist regularly participates in clinical, ethical, and legal consultation with appropriate professionals. During such consultations, Therapist will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding Patient. A consultant is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidential. Therapist will not inform Patient of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important to the work being done together. If Patient objects to not being told about consultation, please let Therapist know and a discussion can be held.

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy is a process in which Therapist and Patient discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so Patient can experience his/her life more fully. It provides an opportunity to understand oneself better, and more deeply understand oneselfdeeply, as well as, as any problems or difficulties Patient may be experiencing. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between Patient and Therapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to Patient, including, but not limited to, reduced stress and anxiety, a decrease in negative thoughts and self-­‐sabotaging self-sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, work, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, and increased self-­‐confidenceself-confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of Patient, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which Therapist will challenge Patient’s perceptions and assumptions, and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient should be aware that any decision on the status of his/her personal relationships is the responsibility of Patient. During the therapeutic process, many patients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient should address any concerns he/she has regarding his/her progress in therapy with Therapist. Professional consultation is an important component of a healthy psychotherapy practice. As such, Therapist regularly participates in clinical, ethical, and legal consultation with appropriate professionals. During such consultations, Therapist will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding Patient. A consultant is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidential. Therapist will not inform Patient of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important to the work being done together. If Patient objects to not being told about consultation, please let Therapist know and a discussion can be held.

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy is a process in which Therapist and Patient Client discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so Patient the Client can experience his/her life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better, better and more deeply understand oneself, as well as, as any problems or difficulties Patient the Client may be experiencing. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between Patient Client and Therapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many in addition to other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to PatientClient, including, but not limited to, reduced decreased stress and anxiety, a decrease in decreased negative thoughts and self-­‐sabotaging self-sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, work, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, and increased self-­‐confidenceself-confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of Patientthe Client, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which the Therapist will challenge Patientthe Client’s perceptions and assumptions, and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient the Client may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient Client should be aware that any decision on the status of concerning his/her personal relationships is the responsibility of Patientthe Client. During the therapeutic process, many patients clients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient The Client should address any concerns he/she has regarding his/her progress in therapy with the Therapist. Professional consultation is an important component of a healthy psychotherapy practice. As such, the Therapist regularly participates in clinical, ethical, and legal consultation with appropriate professionals. During such consultations, Therapist will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding Patient. A consultant is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidential. Therapist will not inform Patient of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important to the work being done together. If Patient objects to not being told about consultation, please let Therapist know and a discussion can be heldClient.

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy Therapy is a process in which Therapist and Patient Client discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so Patient that the Client can experience his/her life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better, and more deeply understand oneself, as well as, any problems or difficulties Patient the Client may be experiencing. Psychotherapy Therapy is a joint effort between Patient the Client and Therapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to PatientClient, including, but not limited to, reduced stress and anxiety, a decrease in negative thoughts and self-­‐sabotaging self-sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, work/school, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, settings and increased self-­‐confidenceself-confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of PatientClient, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is is, however, no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which Therapist will challenge PatientClient’s perceptions and assumptions, and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient Client may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient should be aware that any decision on the status of his/her personal relationships is the responsibility of Patient. During the therapeutic process, many patients some Clients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient Clients should address any concerns he/she has they have regarding his/her their progress in therapy with Therapist. Professional consultation is an important component of a healthy psychotherapy therapy practice. As such, your Therapist regularly participates in clinical, ethical, ethical and legal consultation with appropriate experienced professionals. During such consultationsOur staff psychologists meet consistently to discuss client cases and to collaborate in treatment planning and intervention execution. Psychologists who are performing as Psychological Assistants under the license of Xx. Xxxxxxx receive weekly consultation and supervision. Xx. Xxxxxx X Mazzola, Therapist will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding PatientDr. Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xx. A consultant is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidentialXxxxxx Xxxxxxx, and Dr. Xxxxxxxx Xxxx are clinical psychologists at Blackhawk Family Development Center. Therapist will not inform Patient Each practice under their own license and operate under professional liability insurance. All areas of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important this informed consent apply to the work being done togethertreatment conducted by Xx. If Patient objects to not being told about consultationXxxxxx X Mazzola, please let Therapist know Dr. Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, and a discussion can be heldDr. Xxxxxxxx Xxxx.

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy is a process in which Therapist the therapist and Patient the client discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so Patient you can experience his/her your life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better, and more deeply understand oneself, as well as, as any problems or difficulties Patient you may be experiencing. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between Patient client and Therapisttherapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to Patientbenefits, including, but not limited to, reduced stress stress, depression and anxiety, a decrease in negative thoughts thoughts, impulsivity, and self-­‐sabotaging self- sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, work, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, and increased self-­‐confidenceself- confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of Patientyour part, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which Therapist the therapist will challenge Patient’s your perceptions and assumptions, assumptions and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient Clients should be aware that any decision on the status of his/her personal relationships and roles is the responsibility of Patientthe client. During the therapeutic process, many patients clients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient You should address any concerns he/she has you have regarding his/her your progress in therapy to me. In addition to the risks and benefits outlined above, teletherapy has its own unique risks and benefits. Benefits include improved access to care for clients who are homebound, lack reliable transportation, or do not have providers near them. Teletherapy can be beneficial for those who are more comfortable communicating online rather than face to face. Teletherapy often offers more flexibility with Therapistscheduling. Professional consultation Risks include but aren’t limited to: unexpected technological failures during sessions, increased risks to privacy which creates an additional burden on the client to ensure that sessions are private and undisrupted; hacking. An important risk to consider is the lack of nonverbal communication (body signals) that are readily available to both therapist and client in face-to-face sessions. Without this information, teletherapy may be slower to progress or be less effective altogether. Because of these risks close attention must be paid to client progress and periodic on-going evaluations must be conducted the ensure the effectiveness of this form of therapy. Should I determine that teletherapy is no longer appropriate, the client will be referred out to an important component in person therapist near them. If possible, it is strongly recommended that the initial session be done face to face so the appropriateness of teletherapy can be evaluated. If found to be helpful I will provide information on how to use Zoom Telehealth and review best practices to ensure that sessions run smoothly. In order to provide efficient services to clients and ensure patient confidentiality I employ the assistance of a healthy psychotherapy practicetelehealth video platform called Zoom telehealth. As suchZoom assists with scheduling, Therapist regularly participates in clinicalsecure messaging, ethicalvideoconferencing, instant chat and legal consultation with appropriate professionalssharing of documents. During such consultations, Therapist Electronic systems used through Zoom will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding Patientincorporate network and software security protocols to protect the confidentiality of patient identification and imaging data and will include measures to safeguard the data and to ensure its integrity against intentional or unintentional corruption. A consultant Zoom Telehealth is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidentialHIPAA and HITECH compliant. Therapist will not inform Patient of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important to the work being done together. If Patient objects to not being told about consultation, please let Therapist know Zoom works on PC and a discussion can be heldMAC computers as well as iPhone/iPad and Android phones and tablets.

Benefits of Therapy. Psychotherapy is a process in which Therapist and Patient Client discuss a myriad of issues, events, experiences and memories for the purpose of creating positive change so Patient Client can experience his/her life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better, and more deeply understand oneself, as well as, any problems or difficulties Patient Client may be experiencing. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between Patient Client and Therapist. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors. Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits to PatientClient, including, but not limited to, reduced stress and anxiety, a decrease in negative thoughts and self-­‐sabotaging self-sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in social, work, and family settings, increased capacity for intimacy, and increased self-­‐confidenceself-confidence. Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of PatientClient, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield any or all of the benefits listed above. Participating in therapy may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings and experiences. The process may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which Therapist will challenge PatientClient’s perceptions and assumptions, and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by Patient Client may result in unintended outcomes, including changes in personal relationships. Patient Client should be aware that any decision on the status of his/her personal relationships is the responsibility of PatientClient. During the therapeutic process, many patients clients find that they feel worse before they feel better. This is generally a normal course of events. Personal growth and change may be easy and swift at times, but may also be slow and frustrating. Patient Client should address any concerns he/she has regarding his/her progress in therapy with Therapist. Professional consultation is an important component of a healthy psychotherapy practice. As such, Therapist regularly participates in clinical, ethical, and legal consultation with appropriate professionals. During such consultations, Therapist will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding Patient. A consultant is also legally bound to keep the information discussed confidential. Therapist will not inform Patient of these consultations unless Therapist feels that it is important to the work being done together. If Patient objects to not being told about consultation, please let Therapist know and a discussion can be heldClient.