What to Expect

	Your professional counselor will describe her or his qualifications and areas of expertise.
	Your professional counselor will treat you with respect and dignity, especially in regard to age, color, culture, disability, ethnic group, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic status.
	Your professional counselor will inform you of the purposes, goals, techniques, procedures, limitations, potential risks, and benefits of all counseling services that you will receive. You may request this information in writing.
	Your professional counselor will inform you of and give you the opportunity to discuss matters of confidentiality, privacy, and disclosure of information. She or he will also inform you of the limitations to confidentiality.
	Your professional counselor will inform you of all financial arrangements related to service prior to entering the counseling relationship. You may request this information in writing.
	Your professional counselor will, when necessary, assist in making appropriate alternative service arrangements. Such arrangements may be necessary following termination, at follow-up, and for referral.