Common use of Limits of Confidentiality Clause in Contracts

Limits of Confidentiality. What you discuss in sessions is kept confidential between you and your therapist. No content of the sessions may be shared with another party without your written consent or the written consent of the parent/legal guardian of a minor. However, there are times when counselors are required, by law and professional ethics, to break confidentiality and file a report. Those exceptions are: • Texas state law requires licensed professional counselors who learn of, or strongly suspect, physical or sexual abuse or neglect of any person under 18 years of age to report this information to authorities. • Texas state law requires licensed professional counselors who learn of, or strongly suspect, physical or sexual abuse or neglect of an elderly person to report this information to authorities. • If there is evidence of clear and imminent danger of harm to self and/or others, counselors may be legally required to report this information to the authorities responsible for ensuring safety. • Parents or legal guardians of non-emancipated minor clients have the right to access clients' records. • Counselors may be ordered by the court to disclose information. • If you or your child is involved in legal action/proceedings, your records may be subject to subpoena or lawful directive from a court. • You or your child discloses sexual contact with another mental health professional who has or is providing health care services to you or your child.

Limits of Confidentiality. What you discuss in sessions is kept confidential between you and your therapist. No content of the sessions may be shared with another party without your written consent or the written consent of the parent/legal guardian of a minor. However, there are times when counselors are required, by law and professional ethics, to break confidentiality and file a report. Those exceptions are: • Texas state law requires licensed professional counselors who learn of, or strongly suspect, physical or sexual abuse or neglect of any person under 18 years of age to report this information to authorities. • Texas state law requires licensed professional counselors who learn of, or strongly suspect, physical or sexual abuse or neglect of an elderly person to report this information to authorities. • If there is evidence of clear and imminent danger of harm to self and/or others, counselors may be legally required to report this information to the authorities responsible for ensuring safety. • Parents or legal guardians of non-emancipated minor clients have the right to access clients' records. • Counselors may be ordered by the court to disclose information. • If you or your child is involved in legal action/proceedings, your records may be subject to subpoena or lawful directive from a court. • You or your child discloses sexual contact with another mental health professional who has or is providing health care services to you or your child. My fees are as follows: 1 hour session for $130 for self-pay clients. I am also credentialed under most insurance companies including Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford and UnitedHealthcare.