Privacy Policy

Confidentiality & Privacy Policy

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

Exceptions include:

If the professional is concerned about your safety or someone else’s. Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which 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 inform the intended victim. If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission, which is provided to me by law, in order to ensure their safety.