Who signs, and what stays private

Who signs

For anyone under 18, a parent or legal guardian signs the consent before the first session. For a child in foster care, that is the person or agency with legal authority to consent. We ask for the paperwork when you write.

What stays private

What a teen says stays between them and their clinician, with limits we explain in plain words: a risk of serious harm, abuse or neglect we are required to report, and a court order.

What parents hear

We tell parents and caregivers how things are going, the plan, and what would help at home. We do not hand over a teen's own words. We explain what you are entitled to see under Georgia law at the first call.

A teen who wants to come alone

Georgia has its own rules about when a young person can agree to counseling. Ask us, and we explain them in plain words and promise nothing the law does not allow.

Two homes

When parents live apart, we ask for the court order or parenting plan that says who may consent, and we work with both homes as the order allows.

Kinship and foster care

We send a caseworker only what you agree to in writing, or what the agency's consent requires, and we tell you what that is before the first session.