Confidentiality & Privacy Policy

Confidentiality is extremely important within this practice.  I will treat what you tell me with great care.  The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychologist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Legally Mandated Exceptions include:

• Suspected child abuse or dependant 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 insuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures even without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.  The safety and well being of my patients is primary to me.

Insurance Reimbursement Requirements:

• Third party reimbursement (Insurance companies) typically require a diagnoses and treatment plan in order to approve payment.  If you choose to submit claims for insurance reimbursement, then the diagnosis and treatment plan will be released to the insurer.