HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

Communications between a client and mental health therapist are protected by law and a code of ethics. As such, those communications, may be considered privileged. The privilege belongs to you, the client. Therefore, information cannot be disclosed by the therapist without prior written permission.  The privileged communication is not without limits, however. Please see the exceptions listed below. 

Exceptions include:

• 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 that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.