CONFIDENTIALITY: Professional ethics and legal standards require that our conversations and my records, even the fact that you are a client, be kept strictly confidential unless you have signed a release.

The following are circumstances under which I am legally & ethically obligated to breach confidentiality:

• 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 him 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.
• In cases of apparent abuse or neglect of a child, an elderly person, or a disabled person.  I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
• When a judge orders the release of information.

In general, these events occur rarely. If they happen, I will make an effort to fully discuss it with you before taking any action.

CASE CONSULTATION: In order to serve you best, I consult with other professionals when appropriate. Your name and identifying details will not be disclosed.

EMAIL: If you contact me via email, please be aware that email is not reliable nor confidential.

The content of these pages is for educational purposes only.  I reserve the right to refuse services to anyone who I feel is not suitable for my services.