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. I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person or persons, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim(s).
- 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, without their permission, take further measures that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.
I respect your privacy and will never sell or otherwise provide your email address to outside parties. If you send me an email via this website, I will use it primarily to answer your questions and provide any information you requested from me. I will also add you to the mailing list for my periodic e-newsletter. Once you receive that e-newsletter, you have the option each issue to remove yourself from the mailing list using the "Manage Your Subscription" link at the bottom of the page. This policy is in effect as Jan. 1, 2010.