Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
It is important to me that you know that your privacy is protected. I understand that coming to therapy often bring up vulnerable feelings. Feeling the safety of privacy and confidentiality is vital!
I use Simple Practice software for the video chat sessions, billing and payment process.
Simple Practice is the #1 HIPAA compliant system that therapists use.
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, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- 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 himself 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.
