The Limits of Confidentiality
Communication between a therapist and patient are considered “privileged” which means that the content may not be revealed unless you give written permission.  However, there are a few exceptions to this:
1.  You sign a release authorizing your information to be shared with someone.
2. If you come to me for a court ordered evaluation, I am required to provide the evaluation to the court.
3. I am subpoenaed.  This rarely happens and won’t happen without your knowledge.  
4. I am required by law to report any suspicion or incident of child abuse, molestation, neglect, or abandonment.
5. I am required by law to report any suspicion or incident of elder abuse, molestation, neglect, or abandonment.
6. I am required by law to report intent to commit suicide or homicide.
7. I am required by law to report knowledge of a crime.  

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