Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
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, which I am required by law to report 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.
- I practice under the supervision of Dr. Avis Attaway LMFT #34493 and share information about cases with her for supervision purposes only. The case presentation is stripped of identifying information.
It is policy to collect 50% of the session fee if you fail to give 24 hours' notice before not attending a scheduled session.