As a client, it is important for the clinician to inform you of these things during your first session:

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It is essential for a therapist to provide a new client with information regarding client rights, confidentiality, and the fees, including whether insurance is accepted, or sliding scale policies. Some therapists operate from a specific therapeutic approach, which the client may be informed about prior to, or during the first session. Additionally, clients may be provided with a diagnosis and/ or treatment plan during the first session (or following sessions), but this does not always occur in the initial session.

As a Client, It Is Important for the Clinician to Inform