Welcome to Emma Orthel Counseling & Coaching! This document includes important information regarding therapy/coaching services and acts as a binding agreement concerning the policies and procedures of this practice. It includes the following information: the purpose of therapy/coaching, privacy information, fees and scheduling, and any limitations. Please read the entire document carefully and signify your agreement and consent for treatment by signing at the end of the document.
EDUCATION
Emma Orthel is a Master's-level Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Idaho. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Biola University and her Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University. She provides professional therapy services for a variety of issues and challenges, and her experience includes community mental health, private practice, and specific work with the military population. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, and she is committed to the highest ethical standards of professional practice.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All clients are protected by the law of confidentiality, meaning that all content discussed in therapy is kept private. Breaches to confidentiality are legally required when a client is a threat to themselves, is a threat to others, reports child abuse, reports elder abuse, or as a result of a court-ordered breach. Otherwise, the content shared in the session stays between the client and the therapist. Informed Consent forms must be signed before therapy begins. If clients would like information to be exchanged with other doctors, schools, other practitioners, family members, parents, etc., a release form can be signed. *Distance counseling may also present challenges to confidentiality. Distance counseling is an acceptable practice and as the client, you must be aware of the challenges that may be presented with the privacy limits within technology. Emma Orthel Counseling commits to uphold the same ethical standard of confidentiality and privacy for distance counseling clients, but please be aware of any limitations.
APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
Individual sessions are approximately 50 minutes, minor session are about 45 minutes, and couple and family sessions are approximately 50-60 minutes in length. If more time is needed, adjustments to accommodate this can be made prior to a session. Sessions typically occur on a weekly or bi-weekly basis at an agreed-upon, recurring time. Adjustments to schedules can be made as necessary. Scheduling is best done via calling, texting, or emailing. A 24-hour notice of cancellation is required or there will be a charge of 50% of the session fee. Failure to attend a session without the appropriate notice will result in the charge of a full session fee.
PROFESSIONAL FEES
The standard session fee for a 50-minute session is $130 per session. Family/couple therapy is $160 per session. Payment is due at the time of each service. If an alternative payment plan needs to be made, please discuss this with me and an additional signed agreement will be made. Payments can be made with a credit or debit card, Venmo, cash, or check.
CONTACT
I am available to contact you during normal business hours by phone or email. A confidential voicemail can be left if a phone call is missed. Text messaging can be used when regarding scheduling. Your counselor will do their best to respond promptly and within 24 hours, apart from being out of town. Contact information is listed below. If you have an emergency during non-business hours, please call 911 or go to your local hospital. Please also be aware that your counselor will not communicate or connect through social media as this is a professional relationship.
CONSENT TO THERAPY
By signing the line below, you are consenting to psychotherapy treatment and agree to the policies and procedures as described in this document.
*CONSENT TO COACHING FOR ANXIOUS AS A MOTHER PLAN
As agreed upon this plan is being given free of charge. You will not be charged any fee. I will ask for your feedback at the end of the plan in exchange for a fee. This plan is not to be shared with anyone. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated if you feel it is beneficial. Sessions for this free plan are limited to two, 30-minute sessions in this 30-day period. Sessions can only be redeemed during this time. Just as in traditional therapy, confidentiality is of the highest priority, and I will maintain the highest ethical standards. Your signature below indicates you agree to these terms.
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