Confidentiality & Privacy Policy

The law protects the relationship between a client and counselor or therapist.  Information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Exceptions include:

Suspected Abuse of a Child, Dependent Adult or Elder: If a therapist suspects that a child, a dependent adult or an elderly person is being abused the therapist is required to notify authorities immediately.

A Client Is Threatening to Harm Himself or Herself: If a client is threatening to harm himself or herself the therapist is required by law to take steps to insure their safety.

A Client is Threatening to Harm Another Person: If during the course of a counseling session a client threatens to harm someone else the law requires the therapist to notify the police and the intended victim.