Coaching Consultation Terms and Conditions

Overview

These Terms and Conditions govern the coaching consultation services provided by [Your Name], a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified sex addiction therapist. By purchasing a coaching consultation, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these terms.

Nature of Services

Coaching vs. Therapy

The services provided are coaching consultations only and do not constitute psychotherapy or counseling services. Despite my credentials as a licensed therapist, our relationship in this context is strictly that of coach and client, not therapist and patient.

No Protected Therapeutic Relationship

By engaging in coaching consultations with me, you understand and acknowledge that:

• Our interactions are not protected by mental health confidentiality laws that typically govern therapeutic relationships
• You are not afforded the legal protections that exist within a formal therapeutic relationship
• Records of our coaching sessions are not considered protected medical records

Professional Obligations

Mandated Reporting

As a licensed therapist, I remain a mandated reporter regardless of the nature of our professional relationship. I am legally required to report:

• Suspected child abuse or neglect
• Suspected abuse of elderly or dependent adults
• Credible threats of harm to yourself or others
• Any situation where I am legally compelled to disclose information

Licensing Board Requirements

My professional conduct remains governed by my licensing board’s ethical standards. While our coaching relationship does not constitute therapy, my professional obligations to maintain appropriate boundaries and ethical conduct remain in effect.

Service Limitations

Not a Substitute for Treatment

Coaching consultations are not a substitute for:

• Mental health treatment
• Medical advice or care
• Substance use disorder treatment
• Crisis intervention services

If at any time I determine that your needs would be better served by formal therapy or other mental health services, I will discuss this with you and provide appropriate referrals.

Communications and Confidentiality

Limited Confidentiality

While I strive to maintain your privacy, our communications do not have the same legal protections as therapeutic communications. Information shared during coaching may be disclosed if:

• Required by law
• Necessary to fulfill mandated reporting obligations
• Needed to protect you or others from harm

Communication Methods

Communications via email, text, or other electronic means are not guaranteed to be secure or confidential. By using these methods, you accept the inherent limitations of digital communication.

Financial Terms

Payment

• Payment is due at the time of booking
• Fees are non-refundable

Cancellation Policy

• Missed sessions without 24-hour notice will be charged in full

Client Acknowledgment

By purchasing a coaching consultation, you acknowledge and agree that:

1. You understand the difference between coaching and therapy
2. You are aware that this relationship is not protected by mental health confidentiality laws
3. You accept that I remain a mandated reporter with legal obligations to report certain information
4. You are seeking coaching services, not therapy
5. You will seek appropriate mental health treatment if needed

Consent to Terms

To proceed with purchasing a coaching consultation, you must indicate your acceptance of these terms and conditions. Your payment constitutes acceptance of these terms.