Questions to ask before you start

Questions to ask before you start

• "What do you keep private, and when would you have to share?"
• "Do you ask about immigration status? Why? Can I leave it blank?"
• "Who else will see my record? My doctor? My health plan?"
• "Do you keep separate session notes?"
• "What does your clinic do if immigration agents come or send a request?"
• "How do I get a copy of my records, or a list of who saw them?"
• For teens: "What will you tell my parents, and when?"

Write the answers here: ______________________

If you are in crisis, call or text 988. If a life is in danger right now, call 911. You do not have to write your immigration status on this sheet.

From Therapy Privacy. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.