Please select as many options possible so that we can accommodate you faster. Please be mindful that your application may be placed on a waiting list until we can match you to a therapist that fits your session appointment availability, therefore we ask that you consider multiple options.

I, person whose signature is at the bottom of this document, hereby consent to engaging in telemental health and/or in-person therapy with my provider at Family Service of El Paso as part of my psychotherapy or the psychotherapy of the person for whom I am consenting. I understand that “telemental health” and “in-person therapy” include the practice of health care delivery, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, transfer of mental health data, and education using interactive audio, video, or data communications. I understand that telemental health and in-person therapy also involve the communication of my medical/mental health information, both orally and visually. I understand the following with respect to telemental health and in-person: (1) I understand that I have the right to withhold or withdraw consent at any time without affecting my right to future care or treatment. (2) I understand that the laws that protect my medical and mental health information confidentiality apply the same to telemental health and in-person therapy. I also understand that the dissemination of any personally identifiable images or information from the telemental health and/or in-person therapy interaction to researchers or other entities shall not occur without my written consent. I understand that the information disclosed by me during the course of therapy is generally confidential. However, there are mandatory and permissive exceptions to confidentiality, including, but not limited to reporting child, elder, and dependent adult abuse; expressed threats of violence towards self and/or an ascertainable victim; and where I make my mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. I understand that my therapist may contact appropriate authorities in case of emergency. My assumed location will be the physical address that Family Service of El Paso has on my record, unless I orally/verbally provide a different location during a counseling session or another via of communication with my therapist or Family Service of El Paso office staff. (3) I understand that there are risks and consequences from telemental health and in-person therapy, including, but not limited to, the possibility, despite reasonable efforts on the part of my psychotherapist, that: the transmission of my medical or mental health information could be disrupted or distorted by technical failures. In addition, I understand that telemental health-based services and care may not be as complete as in-person services. I also understand that if my psychotherapist believes I would be better served by another form of psychotherapeutic services (e.g., in-person services, group therapy), I will be referred to a psychotherapist who can provide such services in my area if Family Service of El Paso does not offer them. (4) I understand that I may benefit from telemental health and/or in-person therapy, but that results cannot be guaranteed or assured. I understand that there are potential risks and benefits associated with any form of psychotherapy and that despite my efforts and the efforts of my psychotherapist, my condition may not improve. (5) I understand that I have a right to access my medical and mental health information and copies of medical records in accordance with Texas law. (6) I understand that an additional charge may apply if I request my mental health records to be released/shared to/with myself or another entity. This disclosure will only be completed upon my written signed authorization/consent. An additional Release of Information Authorization form will be provided for my review in that case. (7) I understand that Family Service of El Paso administrative staff has the right to utilize my information to check my benefits with another entity or entities, if applicable. The purpose of this disclosure regarding health care insurance is to develop a coverage plan for my counseling sessions.I have read and understand the information provided above. I have addressed my questions with Family Service of El Paso office staff and they have been answered to my satisfaction.