Mary Alice Fisher, Ph.D. (2004)
THERAPIST’S LETTERHEAD
This contract is an agreement between the interested parties that no party shall attempt to subpoena my testimony or my records for a deposition or court hearing of any kind for any reason.
All parties acknowledge that the goal of psychotherapy is the amelioration of psychological distress and interpersonal conflict, and that the process of psychotherapy depends on trust and openness during the therapy sessions.
Therefore it is understood by all parties that if they request my services as a psychotherapist, they are expected not to use information given to me during the therapy process for their own legal purposes or against any of the other parties in a court or judicial setting of any kind.
Signed & Dated_______________________________________________________
Signed & Dated_______________________________________________________
Signed & Dated_______________________________________________________
Signed & Dated_______________________________________________________
============================================================ Note to Mental Health Professionals: Although this is not a legally binding contract, it emphasizes the importance of protecting the confidentiality of the therapy relationship, and it greatly reduces the likelihood that someone involved in multi-client therapy will try to use the information from therapy sessions as evidence against another in a subsequent court case. Some courts give consideration to this agreement when making a determination about whether to quash a subpoena.
============================================================
This is a revised version of a marital therapy contract provided by Jan Hembree, Ph.D.,
The Center for Ethical Practice is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The Center for Ethical Practice has been approved by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 6768). The Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
The Center for Ethical Practice (provider 1287), is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 3/21/2021-3/21/2024.