Privacy and Confidentiality:

 

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

 

Exceptions include:

           

• Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse.  I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.

 

• If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person(s), I must notify the police and warn the intended victim.

 

• If a client intends to harm him/herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety.  If they do not cooperate, it is the law that I take further measures without their permission to ensure their safety.