Counseling intake form template

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Who is this counseling intake form for?

This counseling intake form template is built for licensed therapists, counselors, psychologists, and mental health professionals who need to collect comprehensive client information before the first session. Whether you're running a private practice, working in a clinic, or providing specialized services like couples therapy or career counseling, this intake form streamlines your client onboarding process. The template includes essential sections for presenting concerns, mental health history, medical information, insurance details, and consent documentation. It works perfectly for both in-person and telehealth practices, allowing you to send the form via link before appointments. You can easily customize fields to match your specific specialty, add your practice branding, and integrate responses with tools like Google Sheets for seamless client management. No coding required — just pick the template, adjust the fields for your practice needs, and start collecting professional intake information in minutes.

<div class="fields-overview"><h2>What's included in this therapy intake form template</h2><div class="fo-card"><h3>Essential Client Demographics</h3><p class="card-desc">Collect basic personal information and contact details for proper client identification and communication.</p><div class="field-list"><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Client Full Name</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-font"></i> Short Text</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Date of Birth</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-calendar-alt"></i> Date Picker</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Gender</span><span class="field-badge badge-choice"><i class="fal fa-caret-square-down"></i> Dropdown</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Phone Number</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-phone"></i> Phone Number</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Email Address</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-envelope"></i> Email</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Address</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-align-left"></i> Long Text</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Emergency Contact Name</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-font"></i> Short Text</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Emergency Contact Phone</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-phone"></i> Phone Number</span></div></div></div><div class="fo-card"><h3>Current Mental Health Concerns</h3><p class="card-desc">Understand the client's presenting issues, symptoms, and therapeutic goals for effective treatment planning.</p><div class="field-list"><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">What brings you to therapy at this time?</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-align-left"></i> Long Text</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">How long have you been experiencing these concerns?</span><span class="field-badge badge-choice"><i class="fal fa-caret-square-down"></i> Dropdown</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Have you received counseling or therapy services before?</span><span class="field-badge badge-choice"><i class="fal fa-dot-circle"></i> Single Choice</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">If yes, please provide details about previous therapy</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-align-left"></i> Long Text</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Current life stressors (check all that apply)</span><span class="field-badge badge-choice"><i class="fal fa-check-square"></i> Multiple Choice</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">What are your goals for therapy?</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-align-left"></i> Long Text</span></div></div></div><div class="fo-card"><h3>Medical and Mental Health History</h3><p class="card-desc">Comprehensive health background including psychiatric history, medications, and family mental health information.</p><div class="field-list"><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Mental health history (check all that apply)</span><span class="field-badge badge-choice"><i class="fal fa-check-square"></i> Multiple Choice</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Current medications (including psychiatric medications)</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-align-left"></i> Long Text</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Medical conditions or physical health concerns</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-align-left"></i> Long Text</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Do you currently use alcohol or other substances?</span><span class="field-badge badge-choice"><i class="fal fa-dot-circle"></i> Single Choice</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Family mental health history</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-align-left"></i> Long Text</span></div></div></div><div class="fo-card"><h3>Administrative Details and Consent</h3><p class="card-desc">Insurance information, scheduling preferences, and required consent documentation for treatment authorization.</p><div class="field-list"><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Insurance Provider</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-font"></i> Short Text</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Insurance Member ID</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-font"></i> Short Text</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Preferred session times</span><span class="field-badge badge-choice"><i class="fal fa-check-square"></i> Multiple Choice</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Preferred session format</span><span class="field-badge badge-choice"><i class="fal fa-dot-circle"></i> Single Choice</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">I consent to receiving counseling/therapy services</span><span class="field-badge badge-choice"><i class="fal fa-check-square"></i> Checkbox</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">I acknowledge receipt of HIPAA Privacy Practices</span><span class="field-badge badge-choice"><i class="fal fa-check-square"></i> Checkbox</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">I consent to my emergency contact being notified in case of crisis</span><span class="field-badge badge-choice"><i class="fal fa-check-square"></i> Checkbox</span></div><div class="field-item"><span class="field-label">Additional information you would like your therapist to know</span><span class="field-badge badge-basic"><i class="fal fa-align-left"></i> Long Text</span></div></div></div></div>

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What is a counseling intake form?

A counseling intake form is a comprehensive questionnaire that mental health professionals use to gather essential client information before the first therapy session. It collects personal details, presenting concerns, mental health history, medical background, and consent for treatment to help therapists provide effective care.

What fields should a counseling intake form include?

Essential fields include client demographics, presenting concerns, therapy goals, mental health history, current medications, family history, substance use, insurance information, emergency contacts, and consent sections. Additional fields might cover previous therapy experience, current stressors, preferred session times, and any specialty-specific questions.

Can I customize this counseling intake form?

Yes, you can fully customize this template to match your practice needs. Add or remove fields, modify questions for your specialty area, include your practice branding, adjust consent language, and personalize the form layout. Perfect for mental health therapy, couples counseling, career counseling, or any therapeutic specialty.

Is this counseling intake form template free to use?

Yes, this template is completely free to use with unlimited forms and client responses. No credit card required, no hidden fees. You can customize, share, and collect intake information immediately. Upgrade options available for advanced features like custom branding and integrations.

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