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Starting counseling at Aligned Path Counseling is designed to be clear, confidential, and client-directed.
Clients initiate care independently. While referrals may come from healthcare providers, community leaders, or other sources, all clinical decisions and communication remain between the client and the treating clinician.
The process is structured to ensure appropriate fit, clarity around logistics, and informed consent before care begins.
Clients begin by submitting an intake request through the website or by contacting the office directly.
The intake process collects basic information needed to:
Confirm eligibility for services
Identify preferred location or telehealth options
Review financial and scheduling considerations
Submitting an intake request does not obligate the client to begin therapy.
After an intake request is submitted, the information is reviewed to confirm clinical appropriateness, therapist availability, and licensure alignment.
Before scheduling the first session:
Service scope and expectations are clarified
Fees, insurance, or payment arrangements are reviewed
Required forms and disclosures are provided
Scheduling occurs only after these details are confirmed.
The first session focuses on orientation, goal clarification, and establishing the therapeutic relationship.
During the first session, clients can expect:
Review of confidentiality and its limits
Discussion of goals and expectations
Opportunity to ask questions about the therapy process
Ongoing session frequency and duration are determined collaboratively between the client and clinician.
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Telehealth services are offered through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms when permitted by state law and clinician licensure. Clients must be physically located in a state where the clinician is authorized to practice at the time of service.
Required intake forms, consent documents, and policies are provided electronically prior to the first session.
All services are provided in accordance with applicable privacy laws and professional ethical standards. Information is not shared with third parties, including referrers or community leaders, without client authorization or legal requirement.
Clients are responsible for:
Providing accurate intake information
Attending scheduled sessions or providing timely notice of cancellation
Reviewing and understanding financial and practice policies
Therapy is most effective when clients actively engage in the process.
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Clients who wish to proceed may request care or schedule an appointment through the website.
If services are not an appropriate fit, clients may be referred to external resources when possible.
If services are not an appropriate fit, clients may be referred to external resources when possible.
