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Book directly through my scheduling portal. You can select your preferred date and time, verify insurance, and complete intake paperwork — all in one place.
Book NowTelehealth — Available Statewide
All sessions are conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant video. No commute, no waiting room — just a private space and a reliable connection.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Telehealth Informed Consent
What to Know Before Your First Session
By scheduling and participating in telehealth services with Starting Today Mental Health Services, you acknowledge and agree to the following. A full copy of the informed consent is provided during the intake process.
Secure & HIPAA-Compliant
All sessions are conducted over encrypted, HIPAA-compliant video platforms. Your privacy and confidentiality are protected to the fullest extent of the law.
Your Environment Matters
You are responsible for ensuring your own privacy during sessions — including your physical location, device security, and network connection.
Technology Risks
Telehealth carries inherent technology risks including potential interruptions or technical failures. If a session is disrupted, your therapist will contact you by phone to continue or reschedule.
State Licensing Requirements
Services are available only to clients physically located in states where Milagros Garcia is licensed: CA, CO, FL, ME, OR, TX, VA, and WA at the time of each session.
No Session Recordings
Sessions are never recorded without your explicit written consent. You also agree not to record sessions without prior written consent from your therapist.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You may withdraw consent for telehealth services at any time and request referrals to in-person providers. Withdrawing consent does not affect care already provided.
Your health information is protected under HIPAA and applicable state laws. For the full Privacy Policy and HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, please review our Privacy Policy page.
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