Confidentiality in Treatment

All communications between a patient and a psychologist is generally considered to be confidential and thus, it is protected by law. That means I cannot and will not reveal to anyone what you have discussed, or even the fact that you are in treatment without your permission unless you sign a written HIPPA Authorization form that meets certain legal standards. There are, however, certain very specific situations in which there are exceptions to this, and in which case I am required by law to disclose your confidential information. These exceptions are detailed in my Patient-Psychologist Service Agreement.

You, on the other hand, may inform anyone you wish that you are in treatment, and request that information is shared with whomever you choose. You may revoke that permission in writing at any time.