Psychological Services

Confidential Client Pre Session Form

I know for sure who we dwell on is who we become.

                                                                    Oprah Winfrey

Complete this confidential pre session form.  Take your time and carefully consider your answers.    This initial self exploration has been often thought to help a person  gain valuable insights into the problems/issues that have brought them to therapy.  I will review this before your session so I can be better able to assist you.

Home Address:  Street

City, State

Zip

Name:

Email Address:

 

Age:

Date of Birth:  [00/00/0000]

Phone:

Relationship Status:

Have you ever received psychological or psychiatric services?

If “yes” please describe:

Level of completed education:

Current employment situation:

Current medications:

If “yes”, please describe:

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Problem Checklist (Check any symptoms that apply whether problem heading is correct or not)

Depression

Chronic sadness

Low frustration tolerance

Crying episodes

Irritability

Feelings of hopelessness

Sleep problems

Difficulty concentrating

Memory problems

Weight loss

Thoughts of suicide

Weight gain

Withdrawing from others

Loss of appetite

Problems functioning at work

Eating too much

Problems functioning socially

Low energy/fatigue

Trouble making decisions

Loss of pleasure/interest

Feelings of worthlessness

Feelings of helplessness

Feelings of guilt

Anxiety

Agitation

Panic attacks

Feeling a need to escape

Fear of leaving home

Excessive worry

Avoidance of public places

Fearfulness

Avoidance of social situations

Trembling/shaking

Pounding heart/palpitations

Fear of loss of control

Restlessness

Fear of dying/impending doom

Phobia (other)

Substance Abuse

Excessive use of alcohol

Excessive use of drugs

Repeated but failed efforts to stop

Family has expressed concern about substance abuse

Increased tolerance

Substance abuse causing problem with work

Health problems because of substance abuse

Legal difficulties (e.g., DUI, possession, etc.)

Blackouts (memory loss)

Daily use

Eating Problems

Obesity (calculate)

Excessive eating

Underweight (calculate)

Self-induced vomiting

Use of laxatives

Obsessing about food, diet, or exercise

Health problems due to underweight or obesity

Family express concern about your weight

Sexual Identity

Feelings of guilt/shame because of same sex attraction

Family stress due to sexual orientation

Relationship difficulties

Gender identity problems

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity/Impulsive

Easily distracted

Problems focusing is interfering with work

Unorganized

Problems with co-workers

Often unable to finish a task

Worried because you can’t focus

Thinking Problems

Fearful others are talking about you

Fearful someone is plotting against you

Racing thoughts

Eccentric

Feelings of not fitting in

Hearing voices others do not hear

Other

Marital problems

Divorce

Parent-child conflict

High risk sexual behavior

Excessive spending

Other: 

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SERIOUS SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, PLEASE STOP NOW AND PHONE YOUR LOCAL SUICIDE HOTLINE OR PHONE 911.

PLEASE DESCRIBE BELOW “IN YOUR OWN WORDS” THE PROBLEM(S) YOU HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING.  INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

· WHEN DID THE PROBLEM START?

· HOW DID IT START?

· WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO TRY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM?

· WHAT HAS HELPED [even a little]?

 

NOW THAT YOU HAVE DESCRIBED YOUR PROBLEM, PLEASE ASK A SPECIFIC QUESTION(S) YOU WOULD LIKE ANSWERED, IN RELATION TO YOUR PROBLEM.

 

Name of Emergency Contact: 

Relationship to you: 

Phone: 

This information is required in case of an emergency and will only be used as such.  Please refer to the Informed Consent form to review specific information.