CONFIDENTIALITY
The session content and all relevant materials to the client’s sessions will be strictly held confidential unless the client requests in writing to have all or portions of such content released to a specifically named person/persons.
Limitations of such client held privilege of confidentiality exist and are itemized below:
1) If a client threatens or attempts to commit suicide or otherwise conducts him/her self in a manner in which there is a substantial risk of incurring serious bodily harm.
2)If a client threatens grave bodily harm or death to another person.
3)If the therapist has a reasonable suspicion that a client or other named victim is the perpetrator, observer of, or actual victim of physical, emotional or sexual abuse of children under the age of 18 years.
4)Suspicions as stated above in the case of an elderly person who may be subjected to these abuses. Suspected neglect of the parties named in items #3 and # 4.
5)If a court of law issues a legitimate subpoena for information stated on the subpoena.
6)If a client involves a therapist in a conspiracy to commit a crime or a conspiracy to avoid detection from prosecution.
Occasionally I may need to consult with other professionals in their areas of expertise in order to provide the best treatment for you. Information about you may be shared in this context without using your name. If we see each other accidentally outside of the therapy office, I will not acknowledge you first. Your right to privacy and confidentiality is of the utmost importance to me, and I do not wish to jeopardize your privacy. However, if you acknowledge me first, I will be more than happy to speak briefly with you.