Privacy Policy

Confidentiality is a foundational element of the therapeutic relationship. Effective therapy depends on a high level of trust, particularly because clients often share deeply personal and sensitive information that they may not discuss in any other setting. Therapists are required to provide clients with a written disclosure of confidentiality and privacy practices. You can expect that information shared during sessions will remain confidential. This process is referred to as Informed Consent.

At times, you may wish for your therapist to communicate with or provide information to another member of your healthcare or professional team, such as a physician, naturopath, or attorney. By law, your therapist may not release any information without your written authorization.

State law and professional ethical standards require therapists to maintain confidentiality except in the following circumstances:

• Mandatory Reporting: Therapists are legally required to report suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to appropriate authorities, including Child Protective Services or law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or other credible sources.

• Risk of Harm: If a therapist has reason to believe a client poses a serious risk of harm to themselves or to another person, the therapist may be required to take appropriate steps to ensure safety, which may include breaking confidentiality.