CLIENT INFORMATION

The information requested in this form will be kept confidential, and will help your counselor to assist you. Please fill out the form as completely as you can. Use an “x” to indicate your choices. Write in words or numbers where asked.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Last Name ______First Name ______Middle Initial _____

Birth Date ______Social Security # ______ Male  Female

Street Address ______Apt. # ______

City ______State ______Zip ______

Home Telephone ( ) ______Work Telephone ( ) ______Other # ______

Guardian/parent (if under 18)______

Referred by: ______

Reason for Referral ______

Reason for choosing this Center______

Religious/denominational preference______

Your congregation/church/temple ______

Your racial/ethnic identity:  African-American  Native-American  Asian American

 White/Caucasian  Hispanic Other

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION INFORMATION

Full time employee ____ Full time at home____ Part-time employee ____ Unemployed ____

Place of Employment ______

Type of work you do ______

Highest Level of Education Completed:  High School  College degree  Graduate Degree

 Professional training  Other ______

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FAMILY INFORMATION

Relationships:  Single Engaged  Married  Separated  Divorced  Widow(er)  Cohabitating

Parents: Mother:  living, age ____  Deceased Father:  living, age ____  Deceased

SiblingsNumber of Brothers ____ Number of Sisters ____ Only Child

List ages of Brothers ______of Sisters ______

Names and ages of your children ______

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Have any of your children died ? ______

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LEGAL HISTORY

Do you have any current or past legal records such as arrests, litigations, bankruptcies?

 Yes  No

CLIENT INFORMATION (Page 2)

PROBLEM DEFINITION (You can complete any questions on the back)

What is your reason for seeking help now? ______

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Are any of the following a problem for you at this time? (Check the ones that apply)

___ Anxiety ___ Guilt ___Concentration

___ Grief___ Suicidal Feelings___ Decision making

___ Depression___ Hopelessness___ Sleeping

___ Irrational fears___ Rage___ Appetite

___ Nervousness___ Relationship to parents___ Physical health

___ Loneliness___ Relationship to children___ Traumatic experience

___ Anger___ Loss of meaning of life___ Other (list)

___ Marriage problems___ Loss of faith in God ______

___ Sexual problems___ Work issues______

___ Self esteem___ Religious doubts ______

___ Stress___ Aging ______

___ Substance abuse___ Mid-life ______

What would you like to see happen as a result of psychotherapy or counseling?

______

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MEDICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL HISTORY

Name and address of your physician:______

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When was your last medical examination?______

Are you suffering any physical illnesses or symptoms at this time?______

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List major surgeries or illnesses in the last five years: ______

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List current medications:______

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Have you or any member of your family received help for drug or alcohol dependency?

 Yes  NoWhen? ______Name of helping agency ______

Have you received psychotherapy or counseling in the past? Yes  No When?______

Name of treating therapist: ______

Make a check mark if any of these statements are true:

 I have thoughts of harming myself or others.

 My thoughts of harming myself are frequent.

 I dwell on these thoughts and wonder if I can control them.

 I have sought help because of these thoughts or feelings.