Privacy Policy
Confidentiality
I take your privacy and confidentiality very seriously as it is a very important part of our
work together and the basis for my earning and keeping your trust. Psychologists are
bound by law and, for members of the American Psychological Association such as me,
by a code of ethics, to protect your confidentiality.
All information discussed within sessions, phone conversations, and emails is
confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone without your written permission, except
when required by law.
Disclosure may legally be required or permitted if:
• you have waived your right to confidentiality
• there is a reasonable suspicion of child, elder, or dependent adult abuse
• there is a reasonable suspicion that you present an imminent danger to others
• you are likely to harm yourself unless protective measures are taken
• I am ordered by a court in the context of a legal proceeding
• you file a worker’s compensation claim
• other situations arise where I am legally mandated or required to break confidentiality.
Privilege
If you become a client of mine, you hold a privilege that prevents me from revealing
confidential information about you in a legal proceeding unless you waive that privilege
or there is a legally-defined exception.
In couples therapy, confidentiality and therapist/client privilege do not apply between
members of the couple. I will use my clinical judgment regarding revealing information in
such cases.
Insurance
If you are using health insurance, please be aware that at a minimum, your name, dates
of service, and diagnosis are required to submit a claim. If your insurance is a
managed health plan, I very likely will be required to disclose additional information,
such as a treatment plan. Please ask me any questions you might have so that you
fully understand this process.
References
For more about confidentiality, privilege, and other information of interest to consumers
of psychological services, contact the California Board of Psychology or the American
Psychological Association.
Confidentiality
I take your privacy and confidentiality very seriously as it is a very important part of our
work together and the basis for my earning and keeping your trust. Psychologists are
bound by law and, for members of the American Psychological Association such as me,
by a code of ethics, to protect your confidentiality.
All information discussed within sessions, phone conversations, and emails is
confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone without your written permission, except
when required by law.
Disclosure may legally be required or permitted if:
• you have waived your right to confidentiality
• there is a reasonable suspicion of child, elder, or dependent adult abuse
• there is a reasonable suspicion that you present an imminent danger to others
• you are likely to harm yourself unless protective measures are taken
• I am ordered by a court in the context of a legal proceeding
• you file a worker’s compensation claim
• other situations arise where I am legally mandated or required to break confidentiality.
Privilege
If you become a client of mine, you hold a privilege that prevents me from revealing
confidential information about you in a legal proceeding unless you waive that privilege
or there is a legally-defined exception.
In couples therapy, confidentiality and therapist/client privilege do not apply between
members of the couple. I will use my clinical judgment regarding revealing information in
such cases.
Insurance
If you are using health insurance, please be aware that at a minimum, your name, dates
of service, and diagnosis are required to submit a claim. If your insurance is a
managed health plan, I very likely will be required to disclose additional information,
such as a treatment plan. Please ask me any questions you might have so that you
fully understand this process.
References
For more about confidentiality, privilege, and other information of interest to consumers
of psychological services, contact the California Board of Psychology or the American
Psychological Association.
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