Benefits and Consequences of Psychotherapy
Persons contemplating counseling should realize that clients frequently make significant changes in
their lives. People often modify emotions, attitudes, beliefs, and
behaviors. Clients may make changes in their marriage, may change
employment, or adjust other significant aspects of their life. Please
ask if you have questions about the benefits and consequences of counseling.
Engaging in individual, couples, or family
therapy is voluntary. Counseling is a mutual relationship terminable
by counselor or client, at any time, for specified reasons. You
have the right to end your therapy. If you do so, please discuss
any reasons with your therapist.
By law and ethical obligation, your therapist collects and maintains all information about you in strict confidence.
and can only release your information with your written permission
to specific persons or institutions for specific reasons. However,
South Carolina statutory law specifies certain confidentiality
exceptions. Your therapist's Office Policies and Information should list these exceptions.
