-I understand that Dr. Scharp is providing tele-coaching and not clinical therapy.

-I understand that I might benefit from tele-coaching, but results cannot be guaranteed or assured.​

- I understand that fees for coaching sessions must be paid upfront unless an alternative arrangement is agreed to in writing. 

- I understand that cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be charged at the full rate unless I am able to fill your scheduled time.

- I understand that Dr. Scharp will not submit bills to your health insurance provider.

- I understand it is impossible to guarantee the protection of information that is transmitted electronically. By entering into this agreement, you are consenting to the use of electronic communication between us via unencrypted mediums.

- I understand that I am committing myself to maintain the confidentiality of all information communicated to you by other coaching clients and by me.  

- I understand that information disclosed to me during the course of my coaching, although generally confidential, might be subject to mandatory confidentiality exceptions, including reporting child, elder, and dependent adult abuse; or reporting of expressed threats of violence toward an identifiable victim.