Disclosures
Disclosure Statement
Psychotherapy and advising should consist of a supportive and honest relationship. For clients registering for individual and relational counseling, it is important that you receive certain information, as dictated by the state, prior to the initial therapy session. This statement consists of information
that all counselors are required to disclose to their clients.
“Counselors practicing counseling for a fee must be registered, certified, or licensed with the department of health for the protection of the public health and safety. Registration of an individual with the department does not include a recognition of any practice standards, nor necessarily imply the effectiveness of any treatment.” WAC 246-810-030.
I have completed my Master of Arts in Counseling and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (License# MC61062105) with the State of Washington.
As a therapist, I work for Eastside Center for Family, under the supervision of Laura J. Halford, LMHC, SUDP, who can be reached at laura@eastsidetherapists.com
Client Rights
We will not release any information without your written permission, with the following exceptions (as required by Washington state law (RCW 18.19.180). In cases of the following your information may be disclosed: suspected child (or dependent adult) abuse; if you are a physical threat to yourself or others (i.e. suicidal or homicidal threats); or in the rare case of a court subpoena. For individual and relational therapeutic work, Dr. Laura Williamson receives consultation with her supervisor in which the general details of cases will be discussed to better meet the needs of clients, yet without revealing any identifying information about you or your family.
Business License
Dr. Laura Williamson is registered with the State of Washington under License Unified Business ID#: 604589778.