Therapists in Arlington, VA
![Photo of Mandi Goza, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7b7d14d4-8054-4147-896f-6c981e37b176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi there! I'm so happy you are here. Adulting is hard, full of uphill climbs and plot twists. As we take on the many challenges of daily life, moments of true joy can seem elusive. We may find ourselves feeling less content or fulfilled than we imagined. We begin to question past choices and doubt our decisions. We trudge along, hoping things will improve, without really enjoying the now. At all stages of life, we face challenges and transitions that may leave us feeling sad, anxious, exhausted, disillusioned, or isolated. And while this is normal, it can be hard to find a way through on your own. Fortunately, you don't have to.
Hi there! I'm so happy you are here. Adulting is hard, full of uphill climbs and plot twists. As we take on the many challenges of daily life, moments of true joy can seem elusive. We may find ourselves feeling less content or fulfilled than we imagined. We begin to question past choices and doubt our decisions. We trudge along, hoping things will improve, without really enjoying the now. At all stages of life, we face challenges and transitions that may leave us feeling sad, anxious, exhausted, disillusioned, or isolated. And while this is normal, it can be hard to find a way through on your own. Fortunately, you don't have to.
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Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
![Photo of Dr. Sarah Arango, PhD, PSYPACT, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cb62ad20-0cdf-47ca-a056-c3f062a402e4/2/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy can be a helpful way to gain insights, explore, and challenge yourself in a space that is free of judgment. I aim to provide a space where you can feel connected and supported, and where you can develop skills that will help you navigate challenges, thrive, and create meaningful change. I value learning about each client’s background and lived experience, and use a warm, active, and collaborative approach in therapy. If you are seeking couples therapy, our sessions can help you build concrete skills to improve communication, while also having the space to process the past and work towards the future.
Therapy can be a helpful way to gain insights, explore, and challenge yourself in a space that is free of judgment. I aim to provide a space where you can feel connected and supported, and where you can develop skills that will help you navigate challenges, thrive, and create meaningful change. I value learning about each client’s background and lived experience, and use a warm, active, and collaborative approach in therapy. If you are seeking couples therapy, our sessions can help you build concrete skills to improve communication, while also having the space to process the past and work towards the future.
![Photo of Ben Sollenberger, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0094c21f-f132-4d93-bd8d-a825d1e325f1/2/320x400.jpeg)
For many men, going through your 20s and 30s is a very particular kind of journey: dating/relationships, career, establishing roots in a city and friend group, and the big question of your purpose. And honestly, it can be hard to convey that to people who haven’t been through it what exactly this is like. Answers from family, well-meaning but untrained friends and Reddit just aren't enough. This critical developmental time in your life can be confusing, overwhelming, heart-wrenching and lonely.
For many men, going through your 20s and 30s is a very particular kind of journey: dating/relationships, career, establishing roots in a city and friend group, and the big question of your purpose. And honestly, it can be hard to convey that to people who haven’t been through it what exactly this is like. Answers from family, well-meaning but untrained friends and Reddit just aren't enough. This critical developmental time in your life can be confusing, overwhelming, heart-wrenching and lonely.
![Photo of Lisa Bateman, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f31f540-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other primary anxiety disorders. I also specialize in providing CBT for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), stress, depression, and body dysmorphia, as well as Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., excoriation, trichotillomania) and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) for tic disorders. I have experience in providing individual, group, and family therapy to all ages in a variety of settings.
I specialize in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other primary anxiety disorders. I also specialize in providing CBT for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), stress, depression, and body dysmorphia, as well as Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., excoriation, trichotillomania) and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) for tic disorders. I have experience in providing individual, group, and family therapy to all ages in a variety of settings.
![Photo of Courtney Freiman, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e7d700cf-c437-4331-87b8-90f1d4732626/1/320x400.jpeg)
Change, no matter how necessary it may be, is never easy. I create an open and supportive environment which allows individuals to feel comfortable in sharing their personal stories. I help empower individuals to set healthy goals and gain personal insight. I offer patience, support and constructive feedback to help individuals become more aware of their needs and to teach people the skills needed to make positive and adaptive choices. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy which allows me to tailor treatment to a person's needs in order to assess difficulties, set realistic goals, and to evaluate progress.
Change, no matter how necessary it may be, is never easy. I create an open and supportive environment which allows individuals to feel comfortable in sharing their personal stories. I help empower individuals to set healthy goals and gain personal insight. I offer patience, support and constructive feedback to help individuals become more aware of their needs and to teach people the skills needed to make positive and adaptive choices. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy which allows me to tailor treatment to a person's needs in order to assess difficulties, set realistic goals, and to evaluate progress.
![Photo of Taylor, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a6917ad9-4ea7-4adf-8cba-931e95ec0959/1/320x400.jpeg)
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
![Photo of Raisa Brownell, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ff388608-397a-4517-b295-f84df7d7bdef/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mx. Raisa Brownell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Social Work from North Carolina State University. Raisa provides person-centered interventions to increase the client’s sense of agency in achieving treatment goals using evidence-based practice (EBP).
Mx. Raisa Brownell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Social Work from North Carolina State University. Raisa provides person-centered interventions to increase the client’s sense of agency in achieving treatment goals using evidence-based practice (EBP).
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Amanda Chue
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22209 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
In times of stress, one can feel anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck. As a therapist, my goal is to help clients feel supported in these moments and to gain a better understanding of their concerns and what matters most to them. With increased awareness and the use of a variety of evidence-based therapeutic tools, I work with clients to develop concrete skills for making positive changes. I help clients reduce their emotional suffering and increase their sense of empowerment to move towards their goals.
In times of stress, one can feel anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck. As a therapist, my goal is to help clients feel supported in these moments and to gain a better understanding of their concerns and what matters most to them. With increased awareness and the use of a variety of evidence-based therapeutic tools, I work with clients to develop concrete skills for making positive changes. I help clients reduce their emotional suffering and increase their sense of empowerment to move towards their goals.
![Photo of Mary Heston Cooper, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c712e30-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My psychotherapy practice is dedicated to the health and well-being of individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, family of origin conflicts, and other mental health issues that can develop in the face of life stressors. It’s not uncommon to experience emotional distress during developmental transitions throughout our lives. Challenges can include struggles within our families of origin (including relationships with a sibling, parent, or other family member), beginning college/new career, the birth of a child, marital conflict, relocation, illness, and loss and bereavement. How we respond is unique to each of us.
My psychotherapy practice is dedicated to the health and well-being of individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, family of origin conflicts, and other mental health issues that can develop in the face of life stressors. It’s not uncommon to experience emotional distress during developmental transitions throughout our lives. Challenges can include struggles within our families of origin (including relationships with a sibling, parent, or other family member), beginning college/new career, the birth of a child, marital conflict, relocation, illness, and loss and bereavement. How we respond is unique to each of us.
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Meghan Kolcum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22201
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel like you’re floundering, overwhelmed, or burned out, but don’t know why, or where to start? First and foremost, know that you are not alone. I am passionate about helping individuals whether they may be facing uncertainty, navigating transitions, or even the nuances of life. I strive to help you so that you feel equipped to develop self-awareness and cultivate the change that you may seek. By incorporating a safe space and using a non-judgmental stance, I will walk with you.
Do you feel like you’re floundering, overwhelmed, or burned out, but don’t know why, or where to start? First and foremost, know that you are not alone. I am passionate about helping individuals whether they may be facing uncertainty, navigating transitions, or even the nuances of life. I strive to help you so that you feel equipped to develop self-awareness and cultivate the change that you may seek. By incorporating a safe space and using a non-judgmental stance, I will walk with you.
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I conceptualize psychotherapy from a humanistic approach, which entails holistically understanding your background, identities, strengths, growth areas, interpersonal relationships, goals, values, etc. I strive to create a culturally sensitive, inclusive, and affirming space to facilitate growth and insights. This allows you to implement what you have gained in therapy in your everyday life. I specialize in trauma treatment and empowerment, identity exploration and integration, and working with folx from marginalized communities (i.e. LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, faith crisis/transition, immigrant/international background, etc. )
I conceptualize psychotherapy from a humanistic approach, which entails holistically understanding your background, identities, strengths, growth areas, interpersonal relationships, goals, values, etc. I strive to create a culturally sensitive, inclusive, and affirming space to facilitate growth and insights. This allows you to implement what you have gained in therapy in your everyday life. I specialize in trauma treatment and empowerment, identity exploration and integration, and working with folx from marginalized communities (i.e. LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, faith crisis/transition, immigrant/international background, etc. )
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Kyle approaches counseling with warmth and respectful curiosity. He enjoys connecting with people and is enthusiastic, but he balances this with a gentle demeanor and situation-responsive solemnity. With humanistic and relational-cultural foundations, Kyle incorporates evidence-informed strategies from several modalities based on each person's experiences. He appreciates the counseling relationship as a mechanism itself, emotion as a source of information and therapeutic process, and collaborative constructions of meaning and insight that mobilize strengths.
Kyle approaches counseling with warmth and respectful curiosity. He enjoys connecting with people and is enthusiastic, but he balances this with a gentle demeanor and situation-responsive solemnity. With humanistic and relational-cultural foundations, Kyle incorporates evidence-informed strategies from several modalities based on each person's experiences. He appreciates the counseling relationship as a mechanism itself, emotion as a source of information and therapeutic process, and collaborative constructions of meaning and insight that mobilize strengths.
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Kate E Salmon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22201 (Online Only)
Welcome! If you are looking for a new way of living because your way no longer serves you, you have come to the right place. I have a passion for working with those struggling with a substance abuse addiction. In addition, I work with clients (ages 16+) who are lacking the coping skills necessary to battle their anxiety and depression. If you choose to seek my services, we will work together to create more sustainable ways of coping, and thus, a happier life.
Welcome! If you are looking for a new way of living because your way no longer serves you, you have come to the right place. I have a passion for working with those struggling with a substance abuse addiction. In addition, I work with clients (ages 16+) who are lacking the coping skills necessary to battle their anxiety and depression. If you choose to seek my services, we will work together to create more sustainable ways of coping, and thus, a happier life.
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Karen J. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22209 (Online Only)
I am a skilled listener and very insightful. I can help provide the expertise to hear your concern(s) and shine a new light on your situation. My resourcefulness and training will help us develop solutions.
I am a skilled listener and very insightful. I can help provide the expertise to hear your concern(s) and shine a new light on your situation. My resourcefulness and training will help us develop solutions.
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Tara R. Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22209
Not accepting new clients
Have the events of your life or the world around you got you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stressed? Is your inner critic getting louder? Are you finding yourself numbing out with food, alcohol, shopping or streaming? Are you longing for meaningful connection? You are not alone. Perhaps I can help. I am a BIPOC, LGBTQI+, and Disability affirming therapist. I offer brief, standard, and extended session lengths. I welcome an opportunity to collaborate with you as you bravely or not so bravely make your way in this world of ours. Questions? Please call or email. It's okay to reach out and ask for help.
Have the events of your life or the world around you got you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stressed? Is your inner critic getting louder? Are you finding yourself numbing out with food, alcohol, shopping or streaming? Are you longing for meaningful connection? You are not alone. Perhaps I can help. I am a BIPOC, LGBTQI+, and Disability affirming therapist. I offer brief, standard, and extended session lengths. I welcome an opportunity to collaborate with you as you bravely or not so bravely make your way in this world of ours. Questions? Please call or email. It's okay to reach out and ask for help.
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Micah Fleitman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22209 (Online Only)
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. For eight years I have helped people heal trauma, overcome addiction, improve mental health, and build healthy relationships.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. For eight years I have helped people heal trauma, overcome addiction, improve mental health, and build healthy relationships.
![Photo of Leonard Brisendine, LPC, MS, CSAC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e3024bef-5e03-427c-bcef-9b6b078243d3/2/320x400.jpeg)
Leonard Brisendine
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, CSAC
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22209 (Online Only)
Hello. My name is Lenny Brisendine. I am credentialed in DC and Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. My professional orientation is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. I offer online therapy and flexible scheduling including Saturday hours, plus an initial free 15 minute video session so you can decide if we are a good match.
Hello. My name is Lenny Brisendine. I am credentialed in DC and Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. My professional orientation is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. I offer online therapy and flexible scheduling including Saturday hours, plus an initial free 15 minute video session so you can decide if we are a good match.
![Photo of Dr. Mojgan Pourmand, PsyD, MS, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a414af3f-dc9c-4bb2-83ad-a0a375f6ce2b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Mojgan Pourmand
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22203 (Online Only)
Do you struggle to set healthy boundaries and prioritize yourself? Do your relationships leave you feeling unfulfilled and depleted? If so, I am here to let you know that you are worthy and deserving of a life that brings you meaning and fulfillment. I have many years of experience helping people reach their goals by releasing behaviors and patterns that are no longer serving them or that are impeding their ability to move forward. Together, we will quiet your inner critic by focusing on your values, strengths, and sense of self-worth. Taking the first step is often the most challenging part, but it can also be the most rewarding.
Do you struggle to set healthy boundaries and prioritize yourself? Do your relationships leave you feeling unfulfilled and depleted? If so, I am here to let you know that you are worthy and deserving of a life that brings you meaning and fulfillment. I have many years of experience helping people reach their goals by releasing behaviors and patterns that are no longer serving them or that are impeding their ability to move forward. Together, we will quiet your inner critic by focusing on your values, strengths, and sense of self-worth. Taking the first step is often the most challenging part, but it can also be the most rewarding.
![Photo of Katherine Hughes, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/314e476f-0fcf-4d53-8495-956dd1b04cbe/4/320x400.jpeg)
Katherine Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22204 (Online Only)
I work with adults and teens. I understand that there are many factors that influence behaviors and also many ways to approach those behaviors to improve lives. I believe that everyone has inherent worth, strengths, and abilities that can be harnessed to help overcome life’s struggles and build resiliency.
I work with adults and teens. I understand that there are many factors that influence behaviors and also many ways to approach those behaviors to improve lives. I believe that everyone has inherent worth, strengths, and abilities that can be harnessed to help overcome life’s struggles and build resiliency.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Arlington, VA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Arlington, VA who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
91% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
69% | Coping Skills |
68% | Stress |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
70% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
60% | Aetna |
59% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Arlington, VA see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Arlington?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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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.