Confidentiality and its Limitations
The information disclosed by a client is generally confidential and will not be released to any third party without written authorization from that client or their legal guardian, except where required or permitted by law.
Exceptions to confidentiality, include, but are not limited to
Exceptions to confidentiality, include, but are not limited to
- reporting suspected child, elder and dependent adult abuse
- when a client makes a serious threat of violence towards a reasonably identifiable victim
- when a client is dangerous to him themselves or the person or property of another.
Holding Privilege
Psychotherapist/Patient Privilege
The information disclosed by Patient, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and Patient in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-patient privilege. Typically, the patient is the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege. If Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on Patient’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Patient or Patient’s representative. Patient should be aware that they might be waiving the psychotherapist-patient privilege if they make their mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Patient should address any concerns they might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with their attorney.
The information disclosed by Patient, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and Patient in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-patient privilege. Typically, the patient is the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege. If Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on Patient’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Patient or Patient’s representative. Patient should be aware that they might be waiving the psychotherapist-patient privilege if they make their mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Patient should address any concerns they might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with their attorney.