Common use of Client Privilege Clause in Contracts

Client Privilege. The information disclosed by Client, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist Client privilege. The psychotherapist-Client privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and Client in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-Client privilege. Typically, the Client is the holder of the psychotherapist-Client privilege. If Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-Client privilege on Client’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Client or Client’s representative. Client should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist- Client privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Client should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-Client privilege with his/her attorney. The usual and customary fee for service is $175 per 45-minute session. Sessions longer than 45-minutes are charged for the additional time pro rata. Therapist reserves the right to periodically adjust this fee. Client will be notified of any fee adjustment in advance. In addition, this fee may be adjusted by contract with other third- party payors, or by agreement with Therapist.

Client Privilege. The information disclosed by Client, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist Client psychotherapist-client privilege. The psychotherapist-Client client privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and Client in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-Client client privilege. Typically, the Client client is the holder of the psychotherapist-Client psychotherapist- client privilege. If Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-Client client privilege on Client’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Client or Client’s representative. Client should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist- Client psychotherapist-client privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Client should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-Client client privilege with his/her attorney. The usual and customary fee for service is $175 150 per 45-minute session. Sessions longer than 45-45- minutes are charged for the additional time pro rata. Therapist reserves the right to periodically adjust this fee. Client will be notified of any fee adjustment in advance. In addition, this fee may be adjusted by contract with insurance companies, managed care organizations, or other third- party payors, or by agreement with Therapist. The agreed upon fee between Therapist and Client will be . From time-to-time, Therapist may engage in telephone contact with Client for purposes other than scheduling sessions. Client is responsible for payment of the agreed upon fee (on a pro rata basis) for any telephone calls longer than ten minutes. In addition, from time-to-time, Therapist may engage in telephone contact with third parties at Client’s request and with Client’s advance written authorization. Clients are expected to pay for services at the time services are rendered. Therapist accepts cash, checks, debit cards and major credit cards.