Your privacy is protected.

Confidentiality

The therapist–client relationship is protected.

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

Everything discussed in session remains strictly confidential. There are, however, circumstances in which the law requires or permits disclosure:

• Suspected abuse. Suspected child abuse, or abuse of dependent adults or elders, must be reported immediately to the appropriate authorities as required by law.
• Threats of harm to others. If a client threatens serious bodily harm to another person, the therapist must notify the police and warn the intended victim.
• Intent of self-harm. If a client expresses an intent to harm themselves, the therapist will make every effort to work cooperatively with them to ensure their safety. If they do not cooperate, further measures permitted under law may be taken in order to ensure their safety.

Full confidentiality and HIPAA documents are provided to new clients with their intake paperwork, delivered electronically through Ann’s secure health record system.

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