Client Bill of Right
Harry Stark, Ph.D.Helping you reach your full potential
You have the right to…
Client Bill of Rights
You have the right to:
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Request and receive full information about the therapist’s professional capabilities, including licensure, education, training, experience, professional association membership, specialization, and limitations.
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Have written information about fees, methods of payment, insurance reimbursement, number of sessions, substitutions (in cases of vacation and emergencies), and cancellation policies before beginning therapy.
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Receive respectful treatment that will be helpful to you.
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A safe environment, free from sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.
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Ask questions about your therapy.
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Refuse to answer any question or disclose any information you choose not to reveal.
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Request the therapist inform you of your progress.
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Know the limits of confidentiality and circumstances in which a therapist is legally required to disclose information to others.
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Refuse a particular type of treatment or end treatment without obligation or harassment.
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Refuse electronic recording (but you may request it if you wish).
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Request and (in most cases) receive a summary of your file, including the diagnosis, your progress, and type of treatment.
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Report unethical and illegal behavior by a therapist.
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Receive a second opinion at any time about your therapy or your therapist’s methods.
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Request the transfer of a copy of your file to any therapist or agency you choose.
Contact Dr. Stark
Street Address:
20301 Ventura Blvd.
Suite 309
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 825-2743
Harry Stark, Ph.D. • 20301 Ventura Blvd. #309 • Woodland Hills, CA 91364
T: (818) 825-2743 • E: info@drharrystark.com