PRIVACY POLICY

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Exceptions include:

  Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which we are required by law to report this to the        appropriate authorities immediately.

  If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, we must notify the police and inform the                intended victim.

  If a client intends to harm himself or herself, we will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their    safety. If they do not cooperate, we will take further measures without their permission that are provided to us by    law in order to ensure their safety.

Texas Health and Human Services

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/notifiable-conditions

Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists Rules-Regulations

https://bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-marriage-and-family-therapists/