Professional Disclosure Statement and Service Agreement – Stephanie Davis

Description of Services and Approach

My services and modalities include clinical comprehensive assessments, Creative Expressive Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Mindfulness, educational support planning as well as parent and family consultations. I have specialized training and experience as a Child-Centered Play Therapist and I am an advocate and ally of the LGBTQ community.

I provide counseling services to clients dealing with some of the following issues: situational adjustments, grief and loss, anxiety, social skills, self-esteem, anger-management, depression, gender identity exploration and special education needs including working with individuals diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

My theoretical approach to counseling is integrated. I use a holistic approach in which individual’s physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and social areas are assessed and explored. At Wellness, services are provided in a genuine, supportive environment of empathy and unconditional positive regard. This provides a safe place to explore; a place where clients can safely share thoughts, feelings, behaviors and reactions. During Child-Centered Play Therapy sessions, children and adolescents may use a variety of toys and expressive arts media as we incorporate creative therapeutic activities such as art, music, journaling, bibliotherapy and cinematherapy.

Some Specifics / Working with Minors

In the event the minor’s parents are divorced, Wellness must have a copy of the current custody agreement along with a Consent to Treat consistent with said agreement. If, at any time, there is reason to believe a minor is placing themself in harm’s way, I may inform the parents to ensure safety. This includes but is not limited to underage drinking while operating a vehicle, leaving the house at night without parental consent and potentially harmful online alliances. My position is parents need this information to keep their children safe.

Sessions, Fees, Scheduling, & Cancellation Policy

• Initial Parental Interview and Assessment: ninety (90) minutes. Fee: $250
• Individual Session: fifty (50) minutes. Fee: $235
• Extended Individual Session: eighty (80) minutes. Fee: $250
• Parent / Family Session: eighty (80) minutes. Fee: $250

Any time overage will be prorated in ten (10) minute intervals. Clients pay for services after each appointment and are encouraged to schedule on a quarterly basis. Scheduling on a quarterly basis means negotiating and reserving appointment times specifically for the client for a period of 3 months. Professional services are rendered and charged to the client and not to the insurance company. Clients who wish to submit a statement to their insurance company will receive a statement with appropriate procedure and diagnostic codes. Please note that it is the client’s responsibility to determine coverage. Visa, MC, AMEX, check and cash are acceptable forms of payment. Please note that it is the client’s responsibility to determine coverage. Visa, MC, AMEX, check and cash are acceptable forms of payment. Please note: A $25 fee is assessed for each declined credit/debit card or returned check.

Contact Between Sessions

If you need to contact me between sessions, please leave a voicemail or email and I will respond within 24 hours. If you contact me on the weekend, I will respond on the next business day. If an emergency arises, state clearly in your message and I will respond as quickly as possible. A life-threatening emergency is considered danger to self or others or catastrophic loss. In the event of a life-threatening emergency, contact 911 immediately then contact me. Emails are for scheduling and cancellation only and will not be retained as a part of your permanent record. Please Note: Out of office non-emergency contact will be billed at the prorated session rate.

TeleHealth Consent

Other Professional Services and Legal Concerns

Other professional services are provided at my standard hourly rate and are prorated in 10-minute intervals. Such services may include but are not limited to: non-legal report writing, preparation of records or summaries, attendance at meetings you have authorized with other professionals (i.e. physician or teacher) and phone conversations unrelated to scheduling an appointment. Please know that in the unusual event of a legal proceeding, especially in the area of child custody issues, I will not testify for or against either party and I will only participate if ordered by the court. You will be expected to pay for my professional services regardless if I am called to testify by another party. Legal proceedings are challenging and complex. As such, my fee is $750 per hour for preparation and attendance at any legal proceeding.

Cancellations, Emergencies and Inclement Weather

Once you schedule an appointment, it belongs to you and a full 48-hour advance notice is required for any cancellation or re-schedule. Without 48 hours’ notice, full fee will be charged unless the cancellation involves a life-threatening emergency. In the event of potentially dangerous weather (i.e. snow or tornado warnings) Wellness Counseling Center follows community standards with everyone’s safety in mind. If schools are closing, we’re likely to be closed too. Typically, you will hear from me directly or you may call the phone number on the Wellness website for an update. TeleHealth Services may be used in the event of inclement weather and can be arranged as an alternative.

Confidentiality & Special Concerns

Everything you share with me will be kept confidential with the treatment team and myself; this is standard professional practice. There are exceptions to confidentiality. I am obligated to disclose if: 1. You are in danger of harming yourself or others. 2. There is any suspicion of child or elder abuse. 3. You direct me in writing to disclose to someone else or if I am ordered by a court to disclose. Working with individuals, parents and families requires a special kind of confidentiality. I will not keep secrets although I will help disclose secrets if/when needed. For ongoing professional development and best practice, I work with a treatment team and in-house supervisor who also shares confidentiality by ethical and legal mandates. I will not testify in a court of law for custody cases, out of the best interest for children and family. In the unlikely event of my leave or departure from Wellness Counseling Center, you will be offered the opportunity to work with another Wellness therapist or provided referrals to appropriately credentialed professionals according to your needs.

eNewsletter

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