Client Disclosure Statement
CLIENTS SERVED
The primary clients served are individuals and couples with an emphasis on relationships, communication issues and life transitions (marriage, divorce, adoption, co-parenting, parallel parenting, grief, new job, empty nest etc.) as well as trauma, self-worth, codependency, depression and anxiety. My approach is eclectic and offers a blend of therapy and life coaching. My practical tools, along with a variety of experiential techniques, cultivate change and create emotional balance and empowerment needed to love yourself fully and live authentically.
FEES/PAYMENT POLICY
Fees for individual and couples sessions are $150 for 60 minutes. Fees are due at the close of each session. When needing to cancel, a 24-hour notice is required or half of the session fee is due. If a “no-show,” meaning the session time has arrived and no cancelation request has been received, the full session fee will be due and charged to the card on file. If no card is on file, an invoice will be sent and payment will be due immediately upon receipt of invoice. Cash, check and credit cards are acceptable forms of payment. Other service fees such as significant phone calls or consulting with other service providers are TBD and more than double the normal session fee. Group sessions, workshop classes, weekend intensives, speaking engagements, etc. are TBD.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Your session is always held in confidence. Professional Ethics and Tennessee State Law indicate that confidential information is controlled by the client. This means that, as a general rule, information shared in sessions with a counselor will be held in confidence. There are two exceptions to this general rule. In the case of an emergency where I believe a client is at risk of hurting him/herself or another person, there may be a breach in confidentiality. Tennessee law requires that child and elderly abuse in any form be reported to the Department of Human Services.
BENEFITS AND RISKS OF COUNSELING/COACHING
When we consider making changes in our lives, this typically involves the modification of emotions, attitudes and behaviors. When we do this, we may notice a shift in our empowerment, sense of self, self-esteem, employment, relationships and other aspects of life may change. We may even notice our symptoms getting worse before getting better. We as therapists/coaches cannot guarantee a specific outcome; clients are ultimately responsible for their own growth.
As your therapist/coach, there may be suggestions to see other practitioners such as a massage therapist, chiropractor, nutritionist, energy healer, acupuncturist, psychiatrist or another practitioner to compliment our sessions. These are simply suggestions and not obligatory. It is ultimately up to you to decide to go or not.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
I am available by appointment at select times during the week and have limited availability on the weekend. If at any time you are in crisis and unable to reach me in an emergency, please contact the Crisis Help Line at 615-244-7444, dial 911 or go to your local hospital emergency room.
CREDENTIALS
I bring 20+ years as a counselor, coach and teacher. I have a master’s degree from Western Kentucky University with add-on licensure courses from Trevecca Nazarene University. I also have an educational specialist degree in instructional leadership from Union University and have begun working toward my doctorate degree. I also have a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education. I am a pre-licensed, master’s level clinician working under the supervision of a licensed professional counselor with mental health service provider designation. I use a holistic approach alongside Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work with couples.. I am a Certified Adult Chair Coach and Certified Coach of Adult Learners.
NON-SECURE COMMUNICATION
It is my normal practice to email or text my clients appointment reminders or other information. When communicating via email or text messaging, it is important to remember that confidentiality is limited. By signing below, you are saying that you have considered and understand the limitations of confidentiality and agree that you are responsible for keeping your email account and text messages private to the extent that you desire for it to be private.
CLIENT CONSENT
I have read and understand the nature of these sessions and freely elect to receive sessions from Emily Webster. I, the client, release Emily Webster from any and all claims of malpractice, nondisclosure or lack of informed consent. I, the client, freely assume any and all risks of these sessions.
HIPPA FORM
I have read, consented and signed the HIPPA form.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
In consideration of being permitted to participate in Life Coaching offered by the coach indicated below, the undersigned participant named below agrees:
There are social and emotional risks in participating in the above mentioned activity. I fully understand and acknowledge that there may be risks not known to us or are not reasonably foreseeable to us at this time.
I accept and assume such risks and responsibilities for the losses and/or damages following such psychological or physical injury, disability, paralysis or death, however caused and whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Release(s) named below.
The UNDERSIGNED further expressly agrees that the foregoing release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the Province or State in which the coach is conducting events and that if any portion is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
If, despite signing this release, the undersigned participant makes a claim against any of the Releases, the undersigned participant will reimburse the Release(s) for any money which they have paid to the participant, or on his/her behalf, and hold them harmless.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY, INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE OF THE COACH NAMED BELOW TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. I have saved a copy of this document if desired.
Name of Holistic Life Coach: Emily Webster