Professional Ethics questions and answers

How does counseling end?

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There can be many reasons why?

Client has reached their goals they hired the coach/ counselor for

Client is not progressing or taking a path forward.

Client is not a good fit

The information above is intended as general information... (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

Kevin Mimms

Building Better Connections

It is usually time to end counseling sessions when it is clear to both the client and the counselor that therapeutic goals have been reached and enough improvement has been made that the client can continue without that support. There are exceptions to this rule, but for the most part this is when... more

The information above is intended as general information... (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

Candice Conroy, LMHC

Find relief from anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Counselors should consider ending counseling sessions or terminating therapy under several different circumstances. Here are a few of the most common:If the client has developed the coping skills for which they came to therapy, counselors should encourage clients to decrease sessions to less often... more

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Dr. Timothy Paul

'man'; Online - "Natural Health Consultant and Coach"

For most: When the money/insurance runs out.

When best: When the job is done... and you're feeling much better.

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Laura Cassity, LMSW, LMAC

Affiliated Family Counselors

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If parents are divorced, is it acceptable for a counselor to allow an ex-spouse to be present during a child’s session?

Eric Ström, JD, MA, LMHC

Attorney & Licensed Mental Health Counselor

I see a few issues here:First, the age of the child is important. If the child is considered an "adult" by state law with regard to counseling (states differ on this - the range is typically between age 13 and age 18), no one is allowed to be in the session without the child's consent.Second... more

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The organization I work for has told me I cannot go to my 12 step meetings

Sherry Katz, LCSW

Couples and Family Therapist, LCSW

Seems you would benefit more from legal guidance than from therapist advice.For example, I imagine policy must be presented in writing to the prospective employee prior to signing a contract of employment.If you were not given in writing the organization's policy of employees not being permitted to... more

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Unethical Therapy Practices

Kristi King-Morgan, LMSW

Social Worker, Psychotherapist

I will admit I am confused about this question. Are you the other parent in question or a concerned coworker of this therapist? Therapists do not prescribe or have access to medication. Most therapists won't even get involved in a custody battle. They know there is a good chance of their records... more

Eric Ström, JD, MA, LMHC

Attorney & Licensed Mental Health Counselor

This sounds like a potentially serious situation. The most important thing is to make sure the child is safe. If you suspect that a child is (or has been) harmed, I would strongly recommend that you report your concerns to your local law enforcement or to Child Protective Services. If you don't... more

The information above is intended as general information... (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care nor legal advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist/attorney nor does it create a therapist-client nor attorney-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

My therapist betrayed my trust

Meg McKeon

Therapists, regardless of the discipline (i.e. licensed professional counselor, social worker, psychologist) are expected to put the health and well-being of the client first. Each professional discipline does have a code of ethics as well as a licensing board in each state. In order to get licensed... more

The information above is intended as general information... (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

Professional Ethics

Questions and Answers

How does counseling end?

If parents are divorced, is it acceptable for a counselor to allow an ex-spouse to be present during a child’s session?

The organization I work for has told me I cannot go to my 12 step meetings

Unethical Therapy Practices

My therapist betrayed my trust

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