Confidentiality

What We Offer

Your Privacy Matters!


Everything discussed in sessions is confidential and protected. We do not share your information without your written consent.

There are a few legal exceptions to confidentiality, including:

  • If there is a risk of serious harm to you or someone else

  • If there is suspected child, elder, or dependent adult abuse

  • If records are required by a court order

If any of these situations arise, we will make every effort to discuss it with you first.

*Mandated reporting laws and other regulations associated with the Marriage and Family Therapy profession can be found online and in this pdf.

  • Harm to yourself means thoughts or actions where you might intentionally hurt yourself, like thinking about suicide or physically injuring yourself.

  • When we talk about harm to others, we mean having thoughts about seriously hurting someone else, making plans to do so, or feeling like you might lose control and act on those thoughts.

  • Adult - This can include physical harm, emotional abuse, neglect, or things like financial exploitation—where someone is taking money or resources unfairly.

    Child - This can include physical harm, sexual abuse, emotional harm, or neglect—like not having enough food, supervision, or medical care.

    Elder - This can include physical harm, emotional mistreatment, neglect, or someone taking advantage of them financially or not providing proper care.

    *These are just some definitions but all cases can vary

  • The ROI lets you decide if I can communicate with other people involved in your care—like a doctor, psychiatrist, school, or family member. Without your written permission, I don’t share your information.

    You’re in control of what gets shared. The form can be changed or canceled it at any time.

    If you have any other concerns regarding confidentiality, mandated reporting, or a special situation, please feel free to contact me and I will be more than happy to help out.