Optimize Life Informed Consent

Please read and agree to the following terms:

Hypnotherapy & Coaching Agreement

  1. Transformational Life Coaching is not currently a regulated industry in the State of California. It will be solely the responsibility of the client to determine the effectiveness of the services rendered.

  2. Transformational Life Coaching is not psychotherapy. Life Coaching does not address the mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. Your life coaching sessions are not a substitute for psychotherapy, mental health care or substance abuse treatment. Psychotherapy is a healthcare service and its primary focus is to identify, diagnose and treat mental disorders.

  3. Transformational Life Coaching assumes the mental health of the client. Life coaching is a collaborative process that is present and future-oriented. It is action-oriented, solution-focused and encourages change. It involves accountability and commitment to growth through increased competence, commitment and confidence.

  4. As the client, you set the agenda for the sessions and your success will largely depend upon your willingness to define goals and try new approaches. You can expect me, as your hypnotherapist & coach, to be honest and direct, asking straightforward questions and offering challenging techniques to help you keep moving forward.

  5. Our sessions are likely to include hypnosis. You acknowledge that you have read and signed the hypnosis disclosure.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality is an important element of the process. Your identity and ongoing work will be kept strictly confidential. I will only release information about our work with your written permission. The following exceptions will apply:

  1. If you are in imminent danger to yourself or others.

  2. If there is any reported emotional, physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect of a child or there is any reported elder abuse.

Fees and Payment Schedule

Individual sessions are payable at the end of our session by cash, check, credit card, Venmo or PayPal. Packages are in advance, unless otherwise agreed.

My hourly rate is $150.

The first session is 120 minutes for $225 if separate from a package.

Cancellation

I request that you provide at least 48-hour notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, otherwise you will be charged for the full session.