Privacy Policy
Privacy and Confidentiality Policies:
The law protects the relationship between a client and a therapist. No information can be disclosed to anyone WITHOUT your written permission.
Exceptions to this required by law:
Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse. I am required by law to report suspected abuse 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 themself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If the client does not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are required by law in order to ensure their safety.
The Notice of Privacy Policies & HIPPA Authorization Policies describes how personal medical information may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please click on the following links for a full description and review it carefully.