by Dr. Ashley Garrett | Sep 19, 2025 | For Counselors, Telehealth, Therapy
What Changed? The age when a minor can say “yes” to their own medical or mental health treatment is now 16 (it used to be 14). This means most kids under 16 need a parent or guardian to give written permission before they can get ongoing counseling. Who Does This...
by Dr. Ashley Garrett | Sep 19, 2025 | For Counselors, Telehealth, Therapy, Uncategorized
1. Update Consent Policies and Forms Revise all intake paperwork and consent forms so that minors under 16 require written parent/guardian permission before starting ongoing counseling. Include clear language outlining exceptions (emergency, abuse, emancipation,...
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