Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
Communications from those inquiring about services or from existing clients are confidential within the limits required or allowed by federal and/or Tennessee state law .
The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission. However, there are several exceptions to confidentiality.
Examples of 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.