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Which therapist would you like to work with?

We suggest reviewing our Team Page on our Website & selecting 2-3 who might read as a good fit.

Location Preference: Check all that apply.

Bedford only

Dartmouth only

Either Bedford or Dartmouth

Virtual only

Virtual as an option

Are you inquiring about individual Adult Therapy? Check One

Young Adult 19-24 years

Adult 25+ years

Senior 65+ years

Are you inquiring about Couples Counselling? Check One

Yes

Yes, we require a CNM trained therapist

Are you inquiring about Family Therapy? Check One

Family members adults only

Family members with under 16 years old

Note: Child Therapy is Different than Family Therapy- See Below

Family Therapy Only- List who will be attending & ages

Family Therapy Only- Briefly explain the reason for therapy

Are you inquiring about Individual Therapy for a Child? The initial session will be booked with the parents only, followed by individual sessions for your child only.

Child 3-5 years

Child 6-9 years

Child 10-12 years

Are you inquiring about Individual Therapy for a Teen?

Teen 13-15 years

Teen 16-18 years

Parental Consent for Minors Clinic Policy:

ML family Counselling provides therapeutic services to minors under 16 years of age as long as we have signed consent from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) as well as assent of the child.

There are times we require both parents signed consent and there are times we require only one parent’s signed consent.

IMPORTANT: All legal provisions regarding custody must be disclosed at the time of Intake.

Parental Consent Assessment:

The following is a list of most likely situations, it is not exhaustive and further assessment may be deemed necessary in order to ensure parental consent is obtained.

In the situation of:

both parents or legal guardians living together = one signed consent
death of one parent = one signed consent
legal sole custody = one signed consent & legal documents provided
legal sole major decision making= one signed consent & legal documents
only one parent listed on the birth certificate = one signed consent & birth certificate

In the situation of:

separation, pending separation, divorce, absence of legal documentation, or never lived together = two signed consents

Expectations:

It is essential that parents and the therapist remain focused on the child's needs, not parental conflict. Unfortunately, custody disputes can create conflict, with parents seeking information to support their case in court. To protect the therapeutic relationship, we do not take sides or participate in legal matters, now or in the future. If these boundaries are not respected, therapy may be denied or discontinued to ensure the child's well-being and progress.

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