Therapists in 11231
![Photo of Sarah B Edelman, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1477586c-67b5-41c2-b8ee-ea3d8ea3ec84/1/320x400.jpeg)
In the first few sessions, I try to get to know a client’s general history—that includes learning their background and what’s most important to them. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is key for vulnerability and change. It’s important that clients feel we are working together and that we both share their vision of what they want out of life. Therapy is hard, but it’s rewarding work for everyone involved. I want my clients to know that I’m invested in the process alongside them. It’s also important that clients know that this is a safe relationship, where they can give feedback, use humor, and be themselves.
In the first few sessions, I try to get to know a client’s general history—that includes learning their background and what’s most important to them. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is key for vulnerability and change. It’s important that clients feel we are working together and that we both share their vision of what they want out of life. Therapy is hard, but it’s rewarding work for everyone involved. I want my clients to know that I’m invested in the process alongside them. It’s also important that clients know that this is a safe relationship, where they can give feedback, use humor, and be themselves.
![Photo of Cathy Meier Asher - CMA Art Therapy, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, LPAT, ATCS, Art Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/97aec2f0-d243-44a4-a29d-a6cd671e482f/5/320x400.jpeg)
My practice is with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, disordered eating, addictions, trauma, and grief. I offer a safe space to transform thoughts and feelings to help separate you from daily stress and find new solutions.Through psychotherapy and arts therapy my clients have felt less anxious, more confident, and calmer. Sessions are geared to each individual’s needs, to transform problems into creative solutions and meet goals and finding new directions. My clinical skills are geared towards adults, adolescents, artists and children and my priority is to assist your needs psychodynamically.
My practice is with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, disordered eating, addictions, trauma, and grief. I offer a safe space to transform thoughts and feelings to help separate you from daily stress and find new solutions.Through psychotherapy and arts therapy my clients have felt less anxious, more confident, and calmer. Sessions are geared to each individual’s needs, to transform problems into creative solutions and meet goals and finding new directions. My clinical skills are geared towards adults, adolescents, artists and children and my priority is to assist your needs psychodynamically.
![Photo of Kristie Redfield, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4002adb6-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kristie Redfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11231
If you are seeking a therapist with an integrative approach, I offer relationship-based psychotherapy that is rooted in mindfulness. My style is compassionate, caring and collaborative. Together we can work towards your therapeutic goals and strengthen your connection to your vitality.
If you are seeking a therapist with an integrative approach, I offer relationship-based psychotherapy that is rooted in mindfulness. My style is compassionate, caring and collaborative. Together we can work towards your therapeutic goals and strengthen your connection to your vitality.
![Photo of Caitlin Steitzer, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52eb71e0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Caitlin Steitzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
If you are here, you are probably looking to affect some positive change in your life. I am here to help, support, and encourage you as we together explore, question, and practice new ways of being.
If you are here, you are probably looking to affect some positive change in your life. I am here to help, support, and encourage you as we together explore, question, and practice new ways of being.
![Photo of Kate Franza - Group Practice of Kate Franza LCSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/458df3a0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Group Practice of Kate Franza LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
My name is Kate Franza, and I am a licensed therapist, providing services in both California and New York. I am originally from New York, where I received my MSW degree from Fordham University. My practice is grounded in my community mental health background, with a focus on LGBTQ issues, anxiety, depression and substance use. My clients experience relationship struggles, trauma, chronic relapse, and many are interested in exploring and understanding their sexuality and gender identity. I use a harm reduction approach and I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive and mindfulness-based skill building.
My name is Kate Franza, and I am a licensed therapist, providing services in both California and New York. I am originally from New York, where I received my MSW degree from Fordham University. My practice is grounded in my community mental health background, with a focus on LGBTQ issues, anxiety, depression and substance use. My clients experience relationship struggles, trauma, chronic relapse, and many are interested in exploring and understanding their sexuality and gender identity. I use a harm reduction approach and I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive and mindfulness-based skill building.
![Photo of Lauren Powledge, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dc53a75f-f279-48af-a3d4-25a1dfd5c779/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lauren Powledge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
Life challenges are all part of the human experience. However, there are times when we need more specific support and tools to find our way through. I am a therapist who specializes in supporting folks coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Life challenges are all part of the human experience. However, there are times when we need more specific support and tools to find our way through. I am a therapist who specializes in supporting folks coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
![Photo of Dr. Tara Deliberto, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f5e28b6-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy is a secure and private place for you to actively learn new ways of coping. I believe the most compassionate approach to therapy is to non-judgmentally teach concrete skills that have been shown by research to work. Whether you're under a lot of stress, feeling anxious / depressed, or are struggling with accepting your body, we can work together to develop and execute a plan. Your treatment will be results-oriented. Together, we will monitor your wellbeing over time and make adjustments as necessary to ensure that we are making progress.
Therapy is a secure and private place for you to actively learn new ways of coping. I believe the most compassionate approach to therapy is to non-judgmentally teach concrete skills that have been shown by research to work. Whether you're under a lot of stress, feeling anxious / depressed, or are struggling with accepting your body, we can work together to develop and execute a plan. Your treatment will be results-oriented. Together, we will monitor your wellbeing over time and make adjustments as necessary to ensure that we are making progress.
![Photo of Grace Slifkin, LMSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/de36ce79-11f3-412e-834b-20a3386479d5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Grace works with clients to translate her deep expertise into tangible tools for a life with less worry and more presence, confidence, and connection. She has received exceptional training in CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and SPACE at leading hospitals and private practices. She specializes in supporting pre-teens, teens, and adults facing anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic, social anxiety, ARFID, emetophobia, body dysmorphia, perfectionism, and anxiety related to chronic illness and gastrointestinal issues. Grace also works with caregivers of children with behavioral issues, OCD, and anxiety using evidence-based parenting interventions.
Grace works with clients to translate her deep expertise into tangible tools for a life with less worry and more presence, confidence, and connection. She has received exceptional training in CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and SPACE at leading hospitals and private practices. She specializes in supporting pre-teens, teens, and adults facing anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic, social anxiety, ARFID, emetophobia, body dysmorphia, perfectionism, and anxiety related to chronic illness and gastrointestinal issues. Grace also works with caregivers of children with behavioral issues, OCD, and anxiety using evidence-based parenting interventions.
![Photo of Daniel Minuchin, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b8ddb7f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Daniel Minuchin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
I am a family therapist with over 20 years of experience. I provide supervision and training as well as therapy, and am a senior faculty member at the Minuchin Center for the Family. I work with individuals and families experiencing the range of issues that bring people into therapy: depression, divorce, substance abuse, behavior problems, relationship issues, adolescent issues, etc. I work with children, adolescents, and adults; and see individuals, couples, and families. But, as a family therapist, I am always concerned with the many ways in which our families and our significant relationships impact on our lives.
I am a family therapist with over 20 years of experience. I provide supervision and training as well as therapy, and am a senior faculty member at the Minuchin Center for the Family. I work with individuals and families experiencing the range of issues that bring people into therapy: depression, divorce, substance abuse, behavior problems, relationship issues, adolescent issues, etc. I work with children, adolescents, and adults; and see individuals, couples, and families. But, as a family therapist, I am always concerned with the many ways in which our families and our significant relationships impact on our lives.
![Photo of Sarah Shuster, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/539a6a8e-6e5f-4635-954d-8a9f5d1e7400/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am currently providing in-person and video sessions for individual therapy and couples work. My therapeutic approach is focused on making room for feelings of relief, self-acceptance, and a sense of inner calm. My clients arrive to therapy because of a tension between their external life feels outs of alignment their inner desires. Or, their relationships a source of pain for them, leaving them feeling stuck, like they are just replaying the same patterns over and over again. My clients have curiosity about their own roles in their dynamics in family relationships, romantic relationships, and friendships.
I am currently providing in-person and video sessions for individual therapy and couples work. My therapeutic approach is focused on making room for feelings of relief, self-acceptance, and a sense of inner calm. My clients arrive to therapy because of a tension between their external life feels outs of alignment their inner desires. Or, their relationships a source of pain for them, leaving them feeling stuck, like they are just replaying the same patterns over and over again. My clients have curiosity about their own roles in their dynamics in family relationships, romantic relationships, and friendships.
![Photo of Melissa L. Paul, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c41a022-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Melissa L. Paul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
I believe therapy is an opportunity for people to explore themselves and their relationships in order to create space for self-acceptance and deeper connections. In our work together, we will explore life’s challenges, celebrate its joys, and process the experiences in between. I practice focusing on clients' strengths, collaborating to create an individualized approach to address each client’s unique needs.
I believe therapy is an opportunity for people to explore themselves and their relationships in order to create space for self-acceptance and deeper connections. In our work together, we will explore life’s challenges, celebrate its joys, and process the experiences in between. I practice focusing on clients' strengths, collaborating to create an individualized approach to address each client’s unique needs.
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Are you not coping as well as you would like with the anxiety and stress of daily life, or with a trauma experience in your past? Are you noticing a pattern with your choices or how you manage your relationships? Or that your child's emotions and behaviors have been particularly intense and difficult to manage lately? Perhaps your life has shifted and you are experiencing a change that you are struggling with adjusting to? While a variety of situations bring the clients I work with to therapy, we will work together so that you can make specific changes to experience each day with a more self-aware and functional presence.
Are you not coping as well as you would like with the anxiety and stress of daily life, or with a trauma experience in your past? Are you noticing a pattern with your choices or how you manage your relationships? Or that your child's emotions and behaviors have been particularly intense and difficult to manage lately? Perhaps your life has shifted and you are experiencing a change that you are struggling with adjusting to? While a variety of situations bring the clients I work with to therapy, we will work together so that you can make specific changes to experience each day with a more self-aware and functional presence.
![Photo of Judith Lesser, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/61f874ad-ee90-463d-9701-1047fa24095f/3/320x400.jpeg)
Judith Lesser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Reaching out to a therapist is the hardest part. Now that you've found me, let me make the rest easier. I see therapy as a collaborative process and one where together we discover what is already working and what needs some attention. I'm an active participant and see us as a team where we get to know all of your parts, beliefs and identities. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, are struggling with your career or life trajectory, dealing with family or relationship issues, I am ready to get you or your relationship to a happier, healthier place.
Reaching out to a therapist is the hardest part. Now that you've found me, let me make the rest easier. I see therapy as a collaborative process and one where together we discover what is already working and what needs some attention. I'm an active participant and see us as a team where we get to know all of your parts, beliefs and identities. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, are struggling with your career or life trajectory, dealing with family or relationship issues, I am ready to get you or your relationship to a happier, healthier place.
![Photo of Ranjana Hari, PsyD, NCSP, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0517af1b-ce3f-4fd8-ac48-0e4492565610/1/320x400.jpeg)
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
![Photo of Priscilla Cerdas - Clínica Artesana LLC, LMHC, BC-DMT, Art Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/97b24c33-afaf-458e-8ac1-d4601b82f7ee/1/320x400.png)
Welcome to Clinica Artesana LLC. We are a virtual mental health and expressive therapies clinic serving Massachusetts, New York and Florida. We are driven to help others.
Welcome to Clinica Artesana LLC. We are a virtual mental health and expressive therapies clinic serving Massachusetts, New York and Florida. We are driven to help others.
![Photo of Melissa Paschke, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a230d9ce-ddfd-4f6c-bd20-4172017af300/1/320x400.jpeg)
Anxiety, Stress, Depression. You are not alone. These are trying times and you need support. Together, we will examine unmanageable thoughts, feelings and barriers to contentment. Using practical, strengths-based and insight-oriented therapies, you will develop better mood, coping skills, life skills, and stress management. I also offer Mindfulness strategies and holistic approaches to wellness. Together, we will set attainable goals that free you from old patterns, allowing for personal growth and meaningful change. Individual, partner and group therapies are offered.
Anxiety, Stress, Depression. You are not alone. These are trying times and you need support. Together, we will examine unmanageable thoughts, feelings and barriers to contentment. Using practical, strengths-based and insight-oriented therapies, you will develop better mood, coping skills, life skills, and stress management. I also offer Mindfulness strategies and holistic approaches to wellness. Together, we will set attainable goals that free you from old patterns, allowing for personal growth and meaningful change. Individual, partner and group therapies are offered.
![Photo of Alexandra Tart, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aad68deb-893c-4af9-8dec-34fc978ec1c9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy is a valuable tool for understanding why we feel the way we do and developing strategies to create change. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, the effects of trauma, relationship issues, or other life challenges, I am ready to work with you to identify your therapeutic goals and formulate a plan to reach them. With openness and compassion, I will listen to you and assist in exploring ways that your internal experience has been influenced by your environment. Together we will identify your strengths and put them to use in new ways as you embark on a process of self-discovery and growth.
Therapy is a valuable tool for understanding why we feel the way we do and developing strategies to create change. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, the effects of trauma, relationship issues, or other life challenges, I am ready to work with you to identify your therapeutic goals and formulate a plan to reach them. With openness and compassion, I will listen to you and assist in exploring ways that your internal experience has been influenced by your environment. Together we will identify your strengths and put them to use in new ways as you embark on a process of self-discovery and growth.
![Photo of Amelia Yankey, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50c3edfb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I practice therapy because I believe in the human capacity for liberation and healing, and our ability to empower each other and collectively improve our lives. I don't know what living a life that you love and value would look like for you, but I'm excited to find out together. I've primarily worked with people with serious trauma histories. I’m especially experienced in working with LGBTQIA+ folks, and with the kink and poly/ENM communities. I know how important it is to not only be affirmed in your identities, but understood as someone connected to the larger world.
I practice therapy because I believe in the human capacity for liberation and healing, and our ability to empower each other and collectively improve our lives. I don't know what living a life that you love and value would look like for you, but I'm excited to find out together. I've primarily worked with people with serious trauma histories. I’m especially experienced in working with LGBTQIA+ folks, and with the kink and poly/ENM communities. I know how important it is to not only be affirmed in your identities, but understood as someone connected to the larger world.
![Photo of Keri Rusich, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/453b5901-0c34-4fa8-9378-682dfb9725d3/4/320x400.jpeg)
Keri Rusich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Please reach out to inquire about waitlists and availability. Finding the right person to help you navigate through life’s challenges can feel overwhelming. Congratulations on making a major first step! Whether you are new to therapy or have worked with other providers in the past, you are the expert on your own life. I offer a safe, collaborative space to help you reach your goals. My approach incorporates years of practicing and studying methods of psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, post-traumatic growth, and behavior modification.
Please reach out to inquire about waitlists and availability. Finding the right person to help you navigate through life’s challenges can feel overwhelming. Congratulations on making a major first step! Whether you are new to therapy or have worked with other providers in the past, you are the expert on your own life. I offer a safe, collaborative space to help you reach your goals. My approach incorporates years of practicing and studying methods of psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, post-traumatic growth, and behavior modification.
![Photo of Sara Gurevich, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6092ba7a-ad7a-448f-a46a-f42bd7cbc090/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sara Gurevich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
How do we make sense of our selves, our suffering, our desires, our situations, our world? The therapeutic process is an invitation to be uniquely listened to, in a way we rarely find in everyday life, and it can be transformative. Psychoanalysis offers a space for previously unexpressed thoughts, feelings, fears, and fantasies to be articulated, in the hopes that, over time, you might hear yourself in new and unexpected ways.
How do we make sense of our selves, our suffering, our desires, our situations, our world? The therapeutic process is an invitation to be uniquely listened to, in a way we rarely find in everyday life, and it can be transformative. Psychoanalysis offers a space for previously unexpressed thoughts, feelings, fears, and fantasies to be articulated, in the hopes that, over time, you might hear yourself in new and unexpected ways.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 11231
300+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in 11231 who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
84% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
72% | Trauma and PTSD |
72% | Life Transitions |
68% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
76% | Aetna |
59% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
55% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 11231 see their clients
65% | In Person and Online | |
35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.