The truth is, confidentiality is the cornerstone of effective therapy. Besides being a legal requirement, it's essential for creating a safe space where you can be completely honest and vulnerable. Therefore, we maintain the highest standards of privacy protection.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am bound by strict ethical and legal standards regarding confidentiality. Your privacy is not just a legal requirement—it's fundamental to the therapeutic relationship and your healing process.
Everything you share in our therapy sessions is confidential and protected by both state and federal laws, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). This means your information cannot be disclosed to anyone without your written consent, with very few legal exceptions.
These core principles guide how we protect your privacy and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of our therapeutic relationship.
Everything you share in therapy sessions is strictly confidential and protected by law. Your information cannot be disclosed without your written consent.
We follow all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations to ensure your health information is secure and protected.
There are very few legal exceptions to confidentiality, such as imminent danger to yourself or others, which we will discuss with you if they arise.
You have the right to access your records, request changes, and understand how your information is used and protected.
While confidentiality is strictly maintained, there are very few legal exceptions where I may be required to break confidentiality. These situations are rare and will be discussed with you if they arise:
If any of these situations arise, I will discuss the circumstances with you and explain what information needs to be shared and with whom, whenever possible.
As a therapy client, you have specific rights regarding your personal information and how it's handled:
If you have any questions about confidentiality, your privacy rights, or how your information is protected, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm here to ensure you feel completely comfortable and informed.
Your privacy and confidentiality are guaranteed. Take the first step toward healing in a completely safe and confidential environment.