Initial Consultation

Austin Initial Consultation - Appointment Request Form

Please provide information below to request a free initial consultation. After you complete the form, then I will reach out to confirm your session time and provide you with a secure telehealth link for our session. Please reach out with any questions or to let me know if you were unable to find a time that worked well with your schedule (drashleysmith@texaschildpsych.com). I look forward to speaking with you soon!
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If you are requesting services for a child, then please include the child's name here:

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Please tell me a little about what you are hoping to explore during our initial consultation (e.g., questions you may have, what you are hoping to learn with an assessment, is the service for you or your child):
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IMPORTANT NOTE ON EMERGENCY SERVICES

While I'm committed to partnering with your family on this journey to better understand and support your child, please note that my practice is not equipped to provide emergency or crisis services.

If your child is experiencing thoughts of self-harm, expressing suicidal statements, or facing an immediate mental health crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call, text, or chat 988) for immediate 24/7 support. In life-threatening situations, please go to your nearest emergency room or call 911.
OUT OF NETWORK PAYMENT OPTIONS

As a private-pay practice, I prioritize giving families complete control over their healthcare information while maintaining the flexibility to design comprehensive, individualized evaluations. While I don't participate directly with insurance networks, I understand the importance of accessibility and am happy to submit out-of-network claims on behalf of families to their insurance providers. I encourage interested families to verify their out-of-network benefits using this link:

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CONSENT FOR TELEHEALTH CONSULTATION

1. I understand that my health care provider wishes me to engage in a telehealth consultation.

2. My health care provider explained to me how the video conferencing technology that will be used to affect such a consultation will not be the same as a direct client/health care provider visit due to the fact that I will not be in the same room as my provider.

3. I understand that a telehealth consultation has potential benefits including easier access to care and the convenience of meeting from a location of my choosing.

4. I understand there are potential risks to this technology, including interruptions, unauthorized access, and technical difficulties. I understand that my health care provider or I can discontinue the telehealth consult/visit if it is felt that the videoconferencing connections are not adequate for the situation.

5. I have had a direct conversation with my provider, during which I had the opportunity to ask questions in regard to this procedure. My questions have been answered and the risks, benefits and any practical alternatives have been discussed with me in a language in which I understand.

CONSENT TO USE THE TELEHEALTH BY SIMPLEPRACTICE SERVICE

Telehealth by SimplePractice is the technology service we will use to conduct telehealth videoconferencing appointments. It is simple to use and there are no passwords required to log in. By signing this document, I acknowledge:

1. Telehealth by SimplePractice is NOT an Emergency Service and in the event of an emergency, I will use a phone to call 911.

2. Though my provider and I may be in direct, virtual contact through the Telehealth Service, neither SimplePractice nor the Telehealth Service provides any medical or healthcare services or advice including, but not limited to, emergency or urgent medical services.

3. The Telehealth by SimplePractice Service facilitates videoconferencing and is not responsible for the delivery of any healthcare, medical advice or care.
I do not assume that my provider has access to any or all of the technical information in the Telehealth by SimplePractice Service – or that such information is current, accurate or up-to-date.

4. I will not rely on my health care provider to have any of this information in the Telehealth by SimplePractice Service.

5. To maintain confidentiality, I will not share my telehealth appointment link with anyone unauthorized to attend the appointment.

By signing this form, I certify:

That I have read or had this form read and/or had this form explained to me.
That I fully understand its contents including the risks and benefits of the procedure(s). That I have been given ample opportunity to ask questions and that any questions have been answered to my satisfaction.

BY SIGNING BELOW I AM AGREEING THAT I HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO THE ITEMS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
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Austin Initial Consultation - Appointment Request Form