Rights and License
Your Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate
Under the No Surprises Act, health care providers are required to provide clients who do not have insurance or who are not using their insurance benefits with a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges for services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining the expected cost of psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and/or consultation services provided by From Mess to Meaning Therapy & Supervision, PLLC.
A Good Faith Estimate will include the expected costs of services and will be provided in writing before services begin, in accordance with applicable federal requirements.
You may also request a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill through the process established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Please keep a copy of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.
For more information about your rights under the No Surprises Act, visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Notice to Consumers
From Mess to Meaning Therapy & Supervision, PLLC provides services to clients in multiple states. Licensing regulations, consumer rights, and complaint procedures may vary depending on the state in which services are provided.
Requesting Your Records
You have the right to request access to your records in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
To request records, please submit a written request to From Mess to Meaning Therapy & Supervision, PLLC. Requests may be submitted through approved methods of communication and will be processed in accordance with applicable legal, ethical, and professional requirements.
If you have questions regarding access to your records, please contact the practice directly.
Professional Licensing and Consumer Resources
Texas
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) regulates licensed mental health professionals in Texas.
For information regarding licensure, professional standards, or the complaint process, please visit:
Consumer protection information may also be obtained through:
Texas Office of the Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division
Minnesota
The Minnesota Board of Social Work regulates licensed social workers in Minnesota.
For information regarding licensure, professional standards, or filing a complaint, please visit:
Complaint information is available through:
Alabama
The Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners regulates licensed social workers in Alabama.
For information regarding licensure, professional standards, or filing a complaint, please visit:
Complaint information is available through:
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding your rights as a consumer, access to records, or professional services provided by From Mess to Meaning Therapy & Supervision, PLLC, please contact:
From Mess to Meaning Therapy & Supervision, PLLC
(817) 769-3594
lauragarza@mess2meaning.com
www.mess2meaning.com