Request and receive full information about the therapists's professional capabilities; including licensure, education, training, experience, professional association membership, specialization an d limitations. 

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Have written information about fees, method of payment, insurance reimbursement, number of sessions and cancellation policies before beginning therapy. 

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Receive respectful treatment that will be helpful to you. 

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A safe environment, free from sexual, physical and emotional abuse. 

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Ask qquestions about your therapy. 

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Refuse to answer any question or disclose any information you choose not to reveal. 

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Request and receive information about your progress. 

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Know the limits of confidentiality and the circumstances in which a therapist is legally required to disclose information to others. 

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Know if there are supervisors, consultants, students, or others with whom your therpaist will discuss your case. 

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Reguse a particular type of treatment, or end treatment without obligation or harassment. 

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Refuse electronic recording (but you may request it if you wish).

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Request and (in most cases) receive a summary of your file, including the diagnosis, your progress, and the type of treatment. 

 

Report unethical and illegal behavior by a therapist.

 

Receive a second opinion at any time about your therapy or therapist's methods.