08/28/2026
Therapist Letter Instead of Testimony?
In a custody case, a parent may ask their treating therapist to write a professional letter…
Michael Flores explains that when the parent is represented, the request will typically come from the attorney…
Why use a letter? Rather than subpoenaing the therapist to testify, an attorney may request a professional letter instead—which Michael says can also save the client money…
But the therapist doesn’t simply write what the parent wants…
Michael explains the limits of what he includes, focusing on factual information such as when therapy started, the last session, the total number of sessions, and what has been accomplished…
Michael Flores
Family Counselor & Coach
Founder, Brighter Possibilities Family Counseling
Website: https://brighterpossibilitiesfc.com/michael-flores
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brighterpossibilitiesfc/
Brighter Possibilities Family Counseling
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