Please Note: We will never send you an email asking you to open any links or download any forms. Unless discussed verbally in a previous session or through a conversation in the secure portal.
Exceptions to Confidentiality
All discussions will remain confidential. Samantha will not share any information about you to your employer, parents, friends, or others without your written permission except in circumstances described below:
- If you are under 18 years of age
- In cases where your health or well-being may be significantly affected then Samantha will advise your parent(s) or legal guardian.
- Overall progress may be discussed in general terms in this situation.
- If it is revealed in session that you wish to harm yourself or others Samantha is a mandated reporter.
- Samantha is required by law to report any statements of child or elderly abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities.
- If you are involved in a criminal case, a judge may order your file to be turned over to the court.
If you give me written permission, you will have the right to designate who should receive information from your file, what information they are allowed to receive, the intention for which they will use the information and the period of time during which you are granting the permission.
Examples of situations requiring a release of information include certain inquiries from insurance companies, a new counselor wanting to use records from a previous counselor to provide continuing care, and collaboration with another agency or professional in your treatment.
Samantha may consult and seek supervision with a mental health professional regarding your assessment and care. This consultation is free of charge to you. Any identifying information (to protect confidentiality) will not be revealed. All consultants are legally bound to maintain confidentiality.
Referrals
There are some mental health-related services that I may be unable to provide. In these cases, Samantha will assist clients with referrals. The referral process often requires sharing of information and completion of paperwork.