Before charging fees, counselors must disclose what to clients?

• A. Enrollment documents
• B. No disclosure required
• C. Consent to treatment
• D. Counselor fee disclosure

Answer: (D)

Providing financial transparency is essential. Before charging fees, the counselor must clearly reveal the fee structure and related financial policies so clients understand what they will be billed for, how and when payment is due, and any interactions with insurance or third-party billing, cancellations, and refunds. This disclosure supports informed consent and ethical practice by preventing surprises and fostering trust. Enrollment documents, consent to treatment, or the idea that no disclosure is required do not address the specific financial terms and policies clients need before fees are charged, making counselor fee disclosure the correct requirement.