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

Exceptions include:

• Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse. 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 individual cooperation to ensure his/her safety. If there is no cooperation, I will take further measures without permission, as provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.

• Homeland security queries

For more information, read my Notice of Privacy Practices statement (also available on my Helpful Forms page).