You have the Right to:
· Request and receive full information about the therapist’s professional capabilities, including licensure, education, training, experience, professional association membership, specialization, and limitations.
· Have written information about fees, method of payment, insurance reimbursement, number of sessions, substitutions (in cases of vacation and emergencies), and cancellation policies before beginning therapy.
· Receive respectful treatment that will be helpful to you.
· A safe environment, free from sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.
· Ask questions about your therapy.
· Refuse to answer any questions or disclose any information you choose not to reveal.
· Request that the therapist inform you of your progress.
· Know the limitations of confidentiality and the circumstances in which a therapist is legally required to disclose information to others.
· Know if there are supervisors, consultants, students, or others with whom your therapist may discuss your case.
· Refuse a particular type of treatment or end treatment without obligation or harassment.
· Request and (in most cases) receive a summary of your file, including the diagnosis, your progress, and type of treatment.
· Report unethical and illegal behavior by a therapist. (Refer to the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services website.)
· Receive a sound opinion at any time about your therapy or therapist’s methods.
· Request the transfer of a copy of your file to any therapist or agency you choose.