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About Counseling; Together we will identify your problem,
set goals for therapy and a time frame in which these goals will be
accomplished. We will discuss a diagnosis
early and whether I am qualified to address your concerns. If treatment of
your
problem reveals conditions that are outside my
areas of expertise, it is my ethical responsibility to refer you to
another
professional for treatment.
I am a humanistic therapist with strong
beliefs in how biology affects personality and behavior. I practice verbal
psychotherapy
that includes analysis and awareness of
thought processes, bibliotherapy, conflict resolution, communication, problem
solving
and often homework. You are in control of the
therapy however, and can decline my recommendations at any time. Please
keep
in mind that change can happen after one
session, or it can take a little time. If our work together is not progressing
to your
liking, either too fast or too slow, we need
to discuss it.
If you do not feel that we are a good match,
please let me recommend someone else. Our relationship will remain
professional at all times. I am here to be of
service to your growth. You will not be paying me to be your friend, lover,
mentor or
surrogate parent.
Please consult my web page www.kathyradina.com
for further details about me and my philosophy of treatment.
I will not disclose information about your
counseling without your written consent. Exceptions will be made if you indicate
that
you may be of harm to yourself or another, or
if you disclose any type of child or elder abuse. In these cases, I am obligated
by
law to contact any parties involved, and/or
the appropriate reporting agencies.
I keep progress notes in a private file. You
may have access to this file anytime you wish, however, if you participate in
couple
or family therapy, in order to respect the
confidentiality of the other parties involved I will not be able to disclose the
contents of
the files without everyone’s signature. If you
sue for mental health injury, your mental health history (my file) may be
requested
by the court. In the event of my disability or
demise, my administrator will refer all my files to an associate of equal
credentials for
disposition. Your records will not be released
without your prior written authorization, unless they are required by court
order.
As you might imagine, I may not be reached at
all times. You may find yourself in the middle of a crisis after hours, or
maybe
even when I am on vacation and won’t be
available for several days. In the event of such an emergency, please call
VALUE
OPTIONS 602-222-9444, they have 24 hour crisis counseling.
Understand that I am not affiliated with this agency, and they will
know nothing about your case. They are
available to help you through the crisis. Do not hesitate to
call.
The Details:
The fees for my services are as
follows:
$90 for a 50 minute session, individual or
couple
$125 for an extended couple session of 75
minutes
$50 for appointments canceled with less than
24 hour notice. (Insurance does not cover this.)
Fees are payable at the time of service. It is
nice if you have your check made out in advance so we do not waste
counseling
time. I cannot accept credit cards. These fees
are negotiable, if they present a hardship please let me know.
The first five minutes of telephone counseling
is free, after that I will bill you in 15 minute intervals payable at our next
session.
I am happy to counsel you on the phone if
prior arrangements have been made, but it is my sincere belief that face to
face
counseling is the most effective.
My fee for filling out reports, consulting and
travel time when applicable is $225 per hour with a one half hour minimum. I
do
not have the qualifications to give expert
court testimony, but if you insist, my fee is $300 per hour, with a one hour
minimum,
plus costs for reports and travel time as per
above. Time spent waiting in court will be billed as travel time.
I am happy to give you a receipt that is
accepted by insurance companies for reimbursement. Please be aware that
a
diagnosis ascribed for insurance purposes will
be a part of that receipt. It is your responsibility to be aware of your
benefits, and
all fees are your obligation.
I understand the contents of this document,
and by signing below do voluntarily consent to this agreement, and grant
Kathy
Radina, M. Ed., permission to provide
outpatient therapy to me and/or
________________________________________________________________
(child/minor).
Signature; _________________________________________________________________
Date; ____/____/__________
Kathy Radina, M. Ed.
_______________________________________________________ Date;
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