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Downloadable Intake Forms for Online Counseling With Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst

Intake Forms for Therapy Clients in Maryland and DC

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What You Will Find On This Page

To help your online therapy process run smoothly, all required forms are provided here for easy download and completion. New clients can access forms for therapy clients in Maryland and DC to complete before their first session.

Whether you’re beginning individual counseling, couples therapy, or parent coordination services, having the correct forms completed in advance helps us start our work together efficiently and with shared clarity.

By completing the necessary documents ahead of time, you will be better prepared to engage fully in your first session. This also allows us to focus on what truly matters: understanding your goals, identifying your concerns, and beginning the healing process. These forms for therapy clients in Maryland and DC help streamline the intake process and ensure a smooth start to care.

Virtual therapy has made professional support more accessible for clients in both Maryland and Washington, DC. Ensuring that your intake forms are ready ahead of time helps create a sense of readiness and supports a smoother start.

How to Use These Forms

  • All forms are downloadable as Microsoft Word documents
  • You may complete the forms on your computer and save a copy for your records
  • Fax completed forms to (202) 204-5659 or mail them to the office address provided during scheduling
  • Important: For your privacy, do not email completed forms, as email is not HIPAA compliant
  • Please print and bring the signed Informed Consent for Treatment to your first appointment

I provide secure, digital therapy intake forms for clients in Maryland and Washington, DC, which can be completed at your convenience prior to our appointment. Completing these forms ahead of time allows us to maximize the effectiveness of our work together. Whether you’re meeting with me for therapy in Maryland or Washington, DC, preparation ensures that your virtual therapy experience starts with confidence.

If you are unsure about how to use these forms or which forms are relevant to your specific concerns, I’m always available to answer questions and guide you through the process. 

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Available Forms for Download

Our intake forms for therapy clients in Maryland and DC are secure, confidential, and designed to support your needs. I provide secure, digital forms for therapy clients in Maryland to support privacy and convenience.

Important

Before your first appointment, fill out the intake forms for therapy clients in Maryland and DC to save time. Please open the Informed Consent for Treatment and print it out for your signature. Review the document and bring the signed document to your first appointment. This document will become a part of your record file in the office.

The Maryland Notice Form is for your records regarding HIPAA regulations as they relate to your rights as a patient. You may save this document in electronic or paper form for your records.

Please download the Pre-Authorization Permission to Charge form in the same fashion and complete as a guarantee of payment. You may return the form via email or bring it with you to the first appointment.

To begin your journey, complete the required intake forms for therapy clients in Maryland and DC. Completing the forms for therapy clients in Maryland allows us to focus more time on your goals during sessions.

What to Bring to Your First Appointment

Completing therapy intake forms for clients in Maryland and Washington, DC helps me tailor our sessions to your goals, history, and current concerns. Bringing the right documentation to your first appointment helps streamline the intake process and ensures we can begin focusing on your needs right away.

For Individual Therapy

  • Completed Adult Registration Form
  • Signed Informed Consent for Treatment
  • Pre-Authorization Form
  • Copies of relevant medical, school, or psychological records
  • Authorization to Exchange Information (if needed)

For Couples Counseling

  • Completed Adult Registration Form for each partner
  • Signed Consent for Couples or Family Therapy
  • Permission to Record Video (optional but recommended)
  • Pre-Authorization Form

For Parent Coordination Services

  • Divorce decree and all relevant court orders
  • Records concerning your children or parenting arrangements
  • Completed Parent Coordination Packet
  • Authorization to Exchange Information for all involved professionals
  • Pre-Authorization Permission to Charge Form

All therapy intake forms for clients in Maryland and Washington, DC are handled through a HIPAA-compliant platform to protect your privacy and personal information. Being prepared in advance ensures that we can use our time together productively and respectfully. This also helps establish a tone of trust and professionalism right from the beginning.

Clients across Maryland and Washington, DC, often find that arriving with completed paperwork allows them to feel more grounded and ready for their first therapeutic discussion. Starting therapy can be a big step, and this preparation helps you feel more in control of the process. Please review and submit the required forms for therapy clients in Maryland prior to your scheduled appointment.

I make it simple to start therapy online in Maryland and DC, whether you’re navigating stress, grief, or life transitions.
Clients review and submit the required forms for therapy clients in Maryland prior to their scheduled appointment.
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Need Help With Forms or Questions About Intake?

If you have questions while filling out the therapy intake forms for clients in Maryland and Washington, DC, I’m happy to guide you through the process. If you’re uncertain about which forms to complete or have any questions about the intake process, I’m here to assist you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out:

Call: (301) 578-8760
Email: gkvanderhorst@gmail.com

Whether you’re beginning therapy in Maryland or Washington, DC, I’m committed to making this process as simple and supportive as possible. These forms are an important first step in our collaborative work together.

Submitting therapy intake forms for clients in Maryland and Washington, DC ahead of time allows us to focus your first session on what matters most to you. Remember, you’re not alone in this. Support is available every step of the way, beginning with these intake forms. Your therapeutic journey starts here, and I’m honored to be part of it.

If you’re looking for support during a life transition, online therapy in Maryland and DC may be the right fit for your schedule and goals.