Client Rights: Our relationship is strictly voluntary and you may leave the psychotherapy relationship any time you wish. Please keep in mind that ending relationships can be difficult and closure is very important when moving on.
Limits of Confidentiality: Confidentiality is a cornerstone of the work I do. It is what allows therapy to be a safe place for you, to share information, sometimes things you have never shared with anyone before. Sessions between psychotherapists and the client are strictly confidential, except under certain legally defined situations involving threats of harm to self or others, and situations of child abuse, elder abuse, or abuse of otherwise dependent individuals. In the case of danger to others, I am required by law to notify the police and to inform any intended victim(s). In the case of harm to self, I am ethically bound to inform the nearest relative, significant other, or to otherwise enlist methods to prevent harm to self or suicide. In instances of child abuse, elder abuse, or dependent abuse, I must notify the proper authorities. I will attempt to involve you in any conversation that needs to happen in regard to limits of confidentiality.
In the small group settings, I will ask that you not talk about any of the information that is shared in that group outside of that group, unless you are talking about yourself and your own story. Upon the beginning of all group session a pledge of confidentiality will be taken among all group members, as well as me.