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During the initial session, the client mentions that she has been hospitalized several times for "severe depression". The client becomes tense and guarded when the therapist attempts to explore the hospitalizations, saying that "it's in the past": She also states adamantly that she won't give permission to get those records. The therapist should FIRST: : acknowledge her right to decide about releasing her records. Obtaining informed consent from clients is: : Both legal and ethical. A therapist has been treating a client with Generalized Anxiety Disorder for five months. The client's symptoms have disappeared and the client is functioning well. The therapist enjoys the sessions with the client so she has been reluctant to bring up termination. Also, the client pays full fee and the therapist is worried about losing the income. The therapist's behavior is: 2 | P a g e : Unethical A 13-year-old girl is referred by her teacher for therapy for depression. The therapist determines she is mature enough to consent for her treatment. LEGALLY the therapist should first: : Determine whether her parents should give consent. A new client comes to the initial therapy session in crisis. The therapist does not inform the client of the fee prior to the initial session. When the client receives the bill, she refuses to pay. In this situation, the therapist should: : accept client's refusal to pay. A school counselor refers a 14