Your privacy and right to confidentiality are protected by the law and the American Psychological Association's Code of Ethics. Information about you or your treatment cannot be disclosed without your written consent.  There are three exceptions to this rule:

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• In the case of suspected child abuse or dependent adult/elder abuse.

• If a patient threatens serious bodily harm to another person.

• If a patient threatens to cause imminent harm to himself or herself.  

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