I dont want anyone else to know Im in therapy. Can my confidentiality be protected?
If you are an adult client, only you and Alice need know you are in therapy, under most situations. Should a client endanger his own or anothers life, or records be subpoenaed by a court, for example, confidentiality may need to be compromised. Also, for those who utilize insurance companies, ones records are seen by numerous people and may be at risk. Please feel free to discuss your concerns with Alice at any time. Ethical guidelines and her professional relationship with you are of prime importance. In other cases, there may be times when bringing another family member into therapy would be helpful to you, however, this will always be discussed with you and your consent given ahead of time.
