Therapists in 28608
![Photo of Lisbette R Lundgren, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b6154ed6-1318-42a5-80ad-9945090479d2/4/320x400.jpeg)
Over 15 years of practice. Working with people is a privilege & a humbling experience. I work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, couples, and families. I concentrate on clients' strengths, and addressing dysfunctional thinking and behaviors that creates mental unrest. A great percentage of our happiness is felt in response to having healthy relationships. When we experience distress in relationships with others we feel a sense of betrayal and loss. In therapy, you will learn to identify and regulate feelings to communicate your needs in a non-defensive manner. It is my privilege to walk that journey with you.
Over 15 years of practice. Working with people is a privilege & a humbling experience. I work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, couples, and families. I concentrate on clients' strengths, and addressing dysfunctional thinking and behaviors that creates mental unrest. A great percentage of our happiness is felt in response to having healthy relationships. When we experience distress in relationships with others we feel a sense of betrayal and loss. In therapy, you will learn to identify and regulate feelings to communicate your needs in a non-defensive manner. It is my privilege to walk that journey with you.
![Photo of Jon Winek, PhD, LMFT, LPC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c4e35f8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My mission is to provide quality therapeutic services to families, couples and individuals. I assist my clients in improving their relationships and creating positive changes in their lives. Working from a holistic and developmental perspective, I assist clients to develop their full potential in order to thrive.
My mission is to provide quality therapeutic services to families, couples and individuals. I assist my clients in improving their relationships and creating positive changes in their lives. Working from a holistic and developmental perspective, I assist clients to develop their full potential in order to thrive.
![Photo of Miller Faw, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/887db7a8-d899-4430-bce0-f6137302bf94/3/320x400.jpeg)
Miller Faw
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28608 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a place to dream, scream and put it all back together again. You will arrive, again, to a place where you know that you are worthy and you do not have to hide. There is a future where you are welcome without wearing a mask. There are people that will show up for you. The real you. You deserve to find them.
Therapy is a place to dream, scream and put it all back together again. You will arrive, again, to a place where you know that you are worthy and you do not have to hide. There is a future where you are welcome without wearing a mask. There are people that will show up for you. The real you. You deserve to find them.
![Photo of Nancy S Richard, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3da9e49c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am committed to enhancing the emotional and spiritual growth of people, individually and in relationships. The purpose of my counseling is to help people overcome the hindrances that keep them from reaching their potential to be fully loving and responsible - towards themselves, in relationship to other people, and in their spiritual journey.
I am committed to enhancing the emotional and spiritual growth of people, individually and in relationships. The purpose of my counseling is to help people overcome the hindrances that keep them from reaching their potential to be fully loving and responsible - towards themselves, in relationship to other people, and in their spiritual journey.
![Photo of Suzette Patterson, MA, LCMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3dca2e50-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My counseling style is a compassionate, cognitive-behavioral approach to problem-solving and self-discovery. I believe therapy is a dynamic process that involves active engagement for both the therapist and the client. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental atmosphere for you to share your life, relationships, and concerns. Honesty on your part will help me understand your thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
My counseling style is a compassionate, cognitive-behavioral approach to problem-solving and self-discovery. I believe therapy is a dynamic process that involves active engagement for both the therapist and the client. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental atmosphere for you to share your life, relationships, and concerns. Honesty on your part will help me understand your thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
![Photo of Bob Hill, PhD, ABPP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c7438c9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I rely on evidenced based interventions, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Interpersonal Psychotherapy to address depression, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, social isolation, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder, and to manage Bipolar Disorder. I also work with students who are struggling emotionally with the goal of succeeding with school. I also work with older adults who are seeking to address distress, grief, transitions, relationship problems, and chronic health challenges. I provide Psychological Evaluations, ADHD evaluations, court assessments and required Fitness for Practice Evaluations.
I rely on evidenced based interventions, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Interpersonal Psychotherapy to address depression, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, social isolation, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder, and to manage Bipolar Disorder. I also work with students who are struggling emotionally with the goal of succeeding with school. I also work with older adults who are seeking to address distress, grief, transitions, relationship problems, and chronic health challenges. I provide Psychological Evaluations, ADHD evaluations, court assessments and required Fitness for Practice Evaluations.
![Photo of Marilyn P. Laxton, MA, LCMHC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48ebd87c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Marilyn P. Laxton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28608
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients are able to explore issues and improve the quality of their lives. I use an integrative style of psychotherapy that pulls from many different approaches with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My work with clients is based on a collaborative approach that promotes a strong alliance and allows for open and honest communication. Within this foundation, clients develop the safety and freedom to challenge behaviors and beliefs and discover new attitudes that promote change.
My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients are able to explore issues and improve the quality of their lives. I use an integrative style of psychotherapy that pulls from many different approaches with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My work with clients is based on a collaborative approach that promotes a strong alliance and allows for open and honest communication. Within this foundation, clients develop the safety and freedom to challenge behaviors and beliefs and discover new attitudes that promote change.
![Photo of Angela Brooks-Livingston, LCMHCS, NCC, LCAS, CCS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2138805c-2896-436c-897f-9c0a974dc690/1/320x400.jpeg)
Angela Brooks-Livingston
Counselor, LCMHCS, NCC, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28608
Not accepting new clients
I identity as a queer, genderqueer person. I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ population, including couples, and families, through a sex-positive, affirming perspective. As a therapist, I utilize a variety of techniques to help individuals, couples, and families work though a variety of concerns including religious trauma, attachment concerns, substance use, and shifts in identity. I draw from dialectical behavioral therapy techniques, through feminist therapy to assist clients in treatment. Change is hard and I provide a safe space to make that change with compassion and accountability.
I identity as a queer, genderqueer person. I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ population, including couples, and families, through a sex-positive, affirming perspective. As a therapist, I utilize a variety of techniques to help individuals, couples, and families work though a variety of concerns including religious trauma, attachment concerns, substance use, and shifts in identity. I draw from dialectical behavioral therapy techniques, through feminist therapy to assist clients in treatment. Change is hard and I provide a safe space to make that change with compassion and accountability.
![Photo of Denise Lovin, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46e06774-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have been practicing in Boone NC for over 20 years, meeting with adults and teens, who are struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, and eating disorders.
I have been practicing in Boone NC for over 20 years, meeting with adults and teens, who are struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, and eating disorders.
![Photo of Christina M Howell, LCMHC, MA, E-RYT, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3db83d23-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Christina M Howell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, MA, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Boone, NC 28608
Not accepting new clients
I believe we have the innate ability to heal our selves. We all have times when we feel separate, disconnected and unworthy. This can cause stress, frustration, anger, vulnerability, isolation, confusion, and being overwhelmed by life. We often need a light at the end of the tunnel to navigate through the confusion and gain perspective. My role is a guide on this personal journey to assist with that perspective and gain self acceptance. My work is an integration of my background in yoga, Buddhist practices and somatic movement that I call "Integrative Yoga Counseling".
I believe we have the innate ability to heal our selves. We all have times when we feel separate, disconnected and unworthy. This can cause stress, frustration, anger, vulnerability, isolation, confusion, and being overwhelmed by life. We often need a light at the end of the tunnel to navigate through the confusion and gain perspective. My role is a guide on this personal journey to assist with that perspective and gain self acceptance. My work is an integration of my background in yoga, Buddhist practices and somatic movement that I call "Integrative Yoga Counseling".
![Photo of Bonnie Kelley Perkins, MEd, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7deeead6-c973-4f1a-abb7-714e37e6ce23/3/320x400.jpeg)
I approach my work with deep compassion for those who have been affected and shaped by the struggles of an addicted loved one. Like many in the mental health profession, my passion springs from my own painful experiences in a family with generational addictions. I am committed to bringing my authentic self to each therapy session. It is an honor to be fully present and to hold your trust as you discover the strengths and courage to address the obstacles that are preventing you from living a meaningful, values-based life.
I approach my work with deep compassion for those who have been affected and shaped by the struggles of an addicted loved one. Like many in the mental health profession, my passion springs from my own painful experiences in a family with generational addictions. I am committed to bringing my authentic self to each therapy session. It is an honor to be fully present and to hold your trust as you discover the strengths and courage to address the obstacles that are preventing you from living a meaningful, values-based life.
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In each of our lives there will be times of conflict, grief, sadness and fear. Problems can feel too complicated to solve, or too overwhelming to face. Whether you are looking for support for long-term issues, or navigating a specific period of difficulty, I will collaborate with you to find solutions and outcomes that work for you. Whether you are an individual, or part of a couple or family, we will work together to discover how patterns of interaction are keeping you stuck in places you don't wish to be.
In each of our lives there will be times of conflict, grief, sadness and fear. Problems can feel too complicated to solve, or too overwhelming to face. Whether you are looking for support for long-term issues, or navigating a specific period of difficulty, I will collaborate with you to find solutions and outcomes that work for you. Whether you are an individual, or part of a couple or family, we will work together to discover how patterns of interaction are keeping you stuck in places you don't wish to be.
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I work with families, couples, and individuals, including adults, adolescents and children. Treatment modalities include: ( TFCBT), Solution Focused therapy, Family Systems therapy, play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CPT, creative and expressive therapies. I approach clients with a strength based focus, believing that clients move at their own pace and have a right to self determination. Therapy starts "where the client is" and goals reflect their needs and input.. I do not discriminate or refuse professional services to anyone on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.
I work with families, couples, and individuals, including adults, adolescents and children. Treatment modalities include: ( TFCBT), Solution Focused therapy, Family Systems therapy, play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CPT, creative and expressive therapies. I approach clients with a strength based focus, believing that clients move at their own pace and have a right to self determination. Therapy starts "where the client is" and goals reflect their needs and input.. I do not discriminate or refuse professional services to anyone on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.
![Photo of Corina J Relyea, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fb3cb915-9862-49bf-a550-99aa559f8bcb/1/320x400.jpeg)
Corina J Relyea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boone, NC 28608 (Online Only)
Hi there! If you are someone who needs support managing the difficulties that come with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, trauma and anxiety disorders, you are in the right place. Do you need help with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationship conflicts and healing from trauma? In addition to helping you with these things, I can encourage you to develop your self worth and confidence by using your own personal strengths and wisdom that are within you.
Hi there! If you are someone who needs support managing the difficulties that come with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, trauma and anxiety disorders, you are in the right place. Do you need help with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationship conflicts and healing from trauma? In addition to helping you with these things, I can encourage you to develop your self worth and confidence by using your own personal strengths and wisdom that are within you.
![Photo of India McWhorter, MA, LCMHCA, NCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/28a4b936-d115-41fe-9927-9e198aa35c95/4/320x400.jpeg)
India McWhorter
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28608 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm India. I work with emerging, young & older adults (17+) from all walks of life who feel that hope seems out of reach right now. In our work together, I aim to better understand the barriers that may be relentlessly working against you. But there is hope that lives alongside the struggle, the kind of hope that comes from a willingness to face reality and still choose to see where beauty and light can be found. We’ll search for it together.
Hi, I'm India. I work with emerging, young & older adults (17+) from all walks of life who feel that hope seems out of reach right now. In our work together, I aim to better understand the barriers that may be relentlessly working against you. But there is hope that lives alongside the struggle, the kind of hope that comes from a willingness to face reality and still choose to see where beauty and light can be found. We’ll search for it together.
![Photo of Lynette Stewart, NCC, LPC, LCMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7ccb0f0c-b72c-40c8-b414-63b9af1e3419/4/320x400.jpeg)
It can feel like distress, vulnerability, or loss are all that bring us to counseling. With these, though, I see courage & strength. Maybe you’ve been around the therapy block before and know exactly what you’re looking for. Maybe this is all new for you. Either way, courage brought you here and Fortitude Counseling is all about honoring that courage and partnering with you to strengthen identity, process trauma, and gain momentum where you’re stuck. I believe we all have courage and the "stuff of fortitude" in us. Sometimes we need someone to come alongside us and help us dig deep, find our courage, & let it take root.
It can feel like distress, vulnerability, or loss are all that bring us to counseling. With these, though, I see courage & strength. Maybe you’ve been around the therapy block before and know exactly what you’re looking for. Maybe this is all new for you. Either way, courage brought you here and Fortitude Counseling is all about honoring that courage and partnering with you to strengthen identity, process trauma, and gain momentum where you’re stuck. I believe we all have courage and the "stuff of fortitude" in us. Sometimes we need someone to come alongside us and help us dig deep, find our courage, & let it take root.
![Photo of Jessica Rodgers, EdS, MEd, LCMHC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ced297ae-ce21-4ed1-a05a-380fd27c7d15/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jessica Rodgers
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, EdS, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28608 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with feelings of grief or low self esteem after your relationship has ended? Do you experience stress when trying to envision the next phase of your life after a divorce? If you're struggling with past or present relationship issues, now might be best time to reach out to a therapist who can help . Let us work together so that we can develop a plan to ease the difficulty and foster a vision for you moving forward. Continue reading to learn how booking a therapy session today is the best, yet most difficult, decision that you will ever make for your relationship life.
Are you struggling with feelings of grief or low self esteem after your relationship has ended? Do you experience stress when trying to envision the next phase of your life after a divorce? If you're struggling with past or present relationship issues, now might be best time to reach out to a therapist who can help . Let us work together so that we can develop a plan to ease the difficulty and foster a vision for you moving forward. Continue reading to learn how booking a therapy session today is the best, yet most difficult, decision that you will ever make for your relationship life.
![Photo of Lisa Best, MEd, LCMHC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3938dbdb-3bfa-40cb-9cf6-1362ef4993b1/1/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel stuck? Are you tired of repeating the same behaviors that leave you feeling depressed, anxious or hopeless? Or maybe you are ready to deal with a traumatic event from your past or a difficult relationship. I provide a safe environment for you to begin the journey toward healing and wholeness. I love finding the root cause, leading to healing that allows you to finally live the life you were created for.
Do you feel stuck? Are you tired of repeating the same behaviors that leave you feeling depressed, anxious or hopeless? Or maybe you are ready to deal with a traumatic event from your past or a difficult relationship. I provide a safe environment for you to begin the journey toward healing and wholeness. I love finding the root cause, leading to healing that allows you to finally live the life you were created for.
![Photo of Marissa Hall, MSW, LCSWA, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44c98841-a377-4f67-bc5c-37a8f8facdd5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Marissa Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28608
You deserve a life filled with joy and inner peace, and that journey begins with truly understanding yourself and your story. Think of me as your guide to healing—I'm a person who's genuinely dedicated to your well-being. As someone who deeply understands trauma and shares the perspective of being a queer therapist, I offer a space where our shared experiences can foster connection and growth. Your experiences as a trauma survivor and/or LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent individual are welcomed here. Reaching out to a therapist can be intimidating but take a moment (and a deep breath) to reach out to me and see how I can help.
You deserve a life filled with joy and inner peace, and that journey begins with truly understanding yourself and your story. Think of me as your guide to healing—I'm a person who's genuinely dedicated to your well-being. As someone who deeply understands trauma and shares the perspective of being a queer therapist, I offer a space where our shared experiences can foster connection and growth. Your experiences as a trauma survivor and/or LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent individual are welcomed here. Reaching out to a therapist can be intimidating but take a moment (and a deep breath) to reach out to me and see how I can help.
![Photo of Emily Pegram, MS, LCMHCA, NCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9bd56db9-d352-41b3-b3f2-16ed11209cfe/1/320x400.jpeg)
Emily Pegram
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28608 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It is Fucking exhausting, when you're constantly trying to shrink yourself to fit other people's expectations Perhaps you find yourself screaming into the void, feeling lost and overwhelmed by the pressures of existing in this late-stage capitalist hellscape. Maybe you are transitioning into adulthood, searching for acceptance & understanding. You might be starting a new relationship or exploring your sense of self & identity. For years you've felt frustrated & confused by a world that expects you to be someone you are not. But now, you are ready to take up space.
It is Fucking exhausting, when you're constantly trying to shrink yourself to fit other people's expectations Perhaps you find yourself screaming into the void, feeling lost and overwhelmed by the pressures of existing in this late-stage capitalist hellscape. Maybe you are transitioning into adulthood, searching for acceptance & understanding. You might be starting a new relationship or exploring your sense of self & identity. For years you've felt frustrated & confused by a world that expects you to be someone you are not. But now, you are ready to take up space.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 28608
20+
Average cost per session
$145
Therapists in 28608 who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
83% | Relationship Issues |
72% | Self Esteem |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Grief |
66% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
92% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
72% | Aetna |
44% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 28608 see their clients
63% | In Person and Online | |
37% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
14% | Male | |
3% | 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.