Client Rights

Consumers of marriage and family services offered by marriage and family therapists licensed by the state of Minnesota have the right:

1. to expect that a therapist has met the minimal qualifications of training and experience required by state law;

2. to examine public records maintained by the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy which contain the credentials of a therapist;

3. to obtain a copy of the code of ethics from the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, 2829 University Avenue SE, Suite 330, Minneapolis, MN  55414-3222;

4. to report complaints to the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy by calling (612) 617-2220;

5. to be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving the services;

6. to privacy as defined by rule and law;

7. to be free from being the subject or discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, to other unlawful category while receiving services;

8. to have access to their records as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.335 subdivision 2; and

9. to be free from exploitation for the benefit or advantage of the therapist.

10. to refuse treatment at any time.

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