Therapists in Boulder, CO
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Laura Baxter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301 (Online Only)
Sometimes in life, our ability to cope is no longer sufficient to get us through challenges or even day-to-day. This can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and at times, out of control. We might notice ourselves experiencing struggles with self-care, sleep, relationships, self-esteem, health, and sometimes, turning to alcohol or drugs to feel better. Therapy can help us to regain control in our lives, address past wounds, develop healthier coping skills, build resilience and heal our bodies and minds.
Sometimes in life, our ability to cope is no longer sufficient to get us through challenges or even day-to-day. This can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and at times, out of control. We might notice ourselves experiencing struggles with self-care, sleep, relationships, self-esteem, health, and sometimes, turning to alcohol or drugs to feel better. Therapy can help us to regain control in our lives, address past wounds, develop healthier coping skills, build resilience and heal our bodies and minds.
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Julia Kuczkowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302 (Online Only)
Adjusting to new changes, or healing after a difficult experience can be exhausting and terrifying. When these changes or difficult experiences happen, they often leave us feeling fragile, wounded, angry, or out of place. Many people begin experience anxiety, depression, questioning their self-worth, trouble managing emotions, substance dependence, or difficulty with relationships. If you are experience any of these symptoms, please know that you are not alone, and that healing is possible.
Adjusting to new changes, or healing after a difficult experience can be exhausting and terrifying. When these changes or difficult experiences happen, they often leave us feeling fragile, wounded, angry, or out of place. Many people begin experience anxiety, depression, questioning their self-worth, trouble managing emotions, substance dependence, or difficulty with relationships. If you are experience any of these symptoms, please know that you are not alone, and that healing is possible.
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To STRIVE is to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something. Psychotherapy is the process that encourages, facilitates, challenges, and guides those efforts to achieve personal goals, get relief, and find recovery from painful psychological and relationship difficulties. Therapy is hard and rewarding work. It is a profound collaboration between you and your therapist, and success, forged by a strong alliance in this therapeutic relationship. Simply put, it is optimal to work with someone who is a good fit for you, and we endeavor to make that connection within the Strive Psychotherapy Group.
To STRIVE is to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something. Psychotherapy is the process that encourages, facilitates, challenges, and guides those efforts to achieve personal goals, get relief, and find recovery from painful psychological and relationship difficulties. Therapy is hard and rewarding work. It is a profound collaboration between you and your therapist, and success, forged by a strong alliance in this therapeutic relationship. Simply put, it is optimal to work with someone who is a good fit for you, and we endeavor to make that connection within the Strive Psychotherapy Group.
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Bree Bessette - Holistic And Spiritual Counseling
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
Starting the healing process is challenging and takes courage. Within all of us is a drive or desire to become whole, happy and connected to our self and our world. I see the importance of integrating all parts and aspects of our Self and becoming more whole and complete human beings. This journey into wholeness in the realization of our potential, underpins our personal journey of transformation and healing. This philosophy is at the core of my approach.
Starting the healing process is challenging and takes courage. Within all of us is a drive or desire to become whole, happy and connected to our self and our world. I see the importance of integrating all parts and aspects of our Self and becoming more whole and complete human beings. This journey into wholeness in the realization of our potential, underpins our personal journey of transformation and healing. This philosophy is at the core of my approach.
![Photo of Lauren Pass Erickson, MA, LPC, R-DMT, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fd351faf-fc46-4f95-8d5a-f00106b4a13d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lauren Pass Erickson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
You can’t believe your questioning your sexual orientation at this point in your life. Muscles tense and heart pounds as you clear your search history to hide it from your spouse. Fear and shame catch in your throat and freeze your breath. “Do I really have to be doing this NOW?! Don’t most people figure this out in their teens?! This can’t be happening." You’ve tried to ignore it but the pent-up energy and longing in your body only grow stronger with each passing day. You're distracted at work and distant in your relationships. It may be time to face the truth, but you have no F-ing idea how to proceed.
You can’t believe your questioning your sexual orientation at this point in your life. Muscles tense and heart pounds as you clear your search history to hide it from your spouse. Fear and shame catch in your throat and freeze your breath. “Do I really have to be doing this NOW?! Don’t most people figure this out in their teens?! This can’t be happening." You’ve tried to ignore it but the pent-up energy and longing in your body only grow stronger with each passing day. You're distracted at work and distant in your relationships. It may be time to face the truth, but you have no F-ing idea how to proceed.
![Photo of Christine M Springer, MA, MFT, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/76904e54-5b10-4d0e-8b2b-39e9f846a125/2/320x400.jpeg)
Christine M Springer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
I strive to provide a safe and therapeutic space for individuals to work on a variety of issues. I believe that each of us has inherent abilities to heal and live a successful and balanced life. A therapist or counselor's role is to use learned skills and therapeutic modalities in an empathic voice to assist individuals in overcoming the obstacles in their life. My goal is to have that person feel mentally and emotionally healthy AND to thrive. I hope to help you unlock that potential within yourself using such modalities as general psychotherapy, art therapy, EMDR, DBT and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
I strive to provide a safe and therapeutic space for individuals to work on a variety of issues. I believe that each of us has inherent abilities to heal and live a successful and balanced life. A therapist or counselor's role is to use learned skills and therapeutic modalities in an empathic voice to assist individuals in overcoming the obstacles in their life. My goal is to have that person feel mentally and emotionally healthy AND to thrive. I hope to help you unlock that potential within yourself using such modalities as general psychotherapy, art therapy, EMDR, DBT and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
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I help to build a bright future for children and families. The Center for Learning and Psychological Services offers comprehensive psychological and learning based services to individuals birth to age 25. My specialty areas include;psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, behavioral services, diagnostic evaluations, and individual and group counseling, and play based therapy. I also coordinate all learning based services through our center for; tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and learning based support.
I help to build a bright future for children and families. The Center for Learning and Psychological Services offers comprehensive psychological and learning based services to individuals birth to age 25. My specialty areas include;psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, behavioral services, diagnostic evaluations, and individual and group counseling, and play based therapy. I also coordinate all learning based services through our center for; tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and learning based support.
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Maggie Stevenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MHP, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
During times of significant transition or stress, such as a big move, divorce, loss of a loved one, a career change, or relational challenges, therapy can be very useful. Sometimes, individuals seek out therapy as a way to develop strategies for personal growth, life skills, and or improved interpersonal communication. Other times, my clients choose to work on a long-standing mental health struggle such as depression, anxiety, addiction, or grief and loss. Therapy is right for anyone who has a desire to learn more about themselves and make positive changes in their wellness, relationships, or daily life.
During times of significant transition or stress, such as a big move, divorce, loss of a loved one, a career change, or relational challenges, therapy can be very useful. Sometimes, individuals seek out therapy as a way to develop strategies for personal growth, life skills, and or improved interpersonal communication. Other times, my clients choose to work on a long-standing mental health struggle such as depression, anxiety, addiction, or grief and loss. Therapy is right for anyone who has a desire to learn more about themselves and make positive changes in their wellness, relationships, or daily life.
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Lane Taplin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Sometimes your mind and your body seem to be giving you completely different messages, leaving you feeling confused, disconnected, and stuck. I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy and Art Therapy with a foundation in Social Justice Counseling to support you in reconnecting (or connecting for the first time) with yourself, coping with current life stressors, and processing traumas and wounds. I offer an approach that combines Art Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (somatic trauma processing), and mindfulness, which are often more effective than words alone in supporting deep and lasting change on a nervous system level.
Sometimes your mind and your body seem to be giving you completely different messages, leaving you feeling confused, disconnected, and stuck. I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy and Art Therapy with a foundation in Social Justice Counseling to support you in reconnecting (or connecting for the first time) with yourself, coping with current life stressors, and processing traumas and wounds. I offer an approach that combines Art Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (somatic trauma processing), and mindfulness, which are often more effective than words alone in supporting deep and lasting change on a nervous system level.
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Angela Aaron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
You are ready to feel emotionally healthier and happier overall. You're not sure how to do it and things aren't changing. We all need to reach out for help now and then, and I know how difficult this first step can be. Your capacity to evolve and heal is earth-shattering and beyond what you can imagine at this point. Anxiety, trauma, failed relationships, and insecurities don't have to run your life anymore. If you are ready to take control back and say "YES!" to changing your life, the time is now. I have traversed this difficult terrain myself and have over 16 years experience in the mental health field to bring to your team.
You are ready to feel emotionally healthier and happier overall. You're not sure how to do it and things aren't changing. We all need to reach out for help now and then, and I know how difficult this first step can be. Your capacity to evolve and heal is earth-shattering and beyond what you can imagine at this point. Anxiety, trauma, failed relationships, and insecurities don't have to run your life anymore. If you are ready to take control back and say "YES!" to changing your life, the time is now. I have traversed this difficult terrain myself and have over 16 years experience in the mental health field to bring to your team.
![Photo of Melanie Warning, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ccfcb2ef-82a7-424b-abba-abda9c821c30/1/320x400.png)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, support is available to you. No matter how turbulent the waves in your life, you get to be held and heard through them. Healing is a process that unfolds at its own pace, and reaching out for support is a courageous and important step in it.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, support is available to you. No matter how turbulent the waves in your life, you get to be held and heard through them. Healing is a process that unfolds at its own pace, and reaching out for support is a courageous and important step in it.
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Sara Schechtman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado who has been practicing since 2005. She has a Masters in Social Work and Post Masters Training in Family Therapy. Sara provides creative problem solutions and a space for people to be authentically themselves. Outside of work, Sara enjoys singing, writing poems and short stories, studying spiritual topics, and listening to music.
Sara Schechtman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado who has been practicing since 2005. She has a Masters in Social Work and Post Masters Training in Family Therapy. Sara provides creative problem solutions and a space for people to be authentically themselves. Outside of work, Sara enjoys singing, writing poems and short stories, studying spiritual topics, and listening to music.
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Gabriel Santiago
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305
Are you questioning your life's values and beliefs? Maybe you don't have the motivation you wish you had to accomplish important things in your life, or maybe this is happening in your relationship with a loved one? Maybe you realized you've been following a path that turned out to be damaging for you either on a harmful relationship, or maybe a community of sorts?
Are you questioning your life's values and beliefs? Maybe you don't have the motivation you wish you had to accomplish important things in your life, or maybe this is happening in your relationship with a loved one? Maybe you realized you've been following a path that turned out to be damaging for you either on a harmful relationship, or maybe a community of sorts?
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As a psychologist at Abbott Therapeutic Solutions, I have dedicated myself to helping teens and adults who suffer from challenging problems. If you have deep wounds, I can help. I specialize in helping people who struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, self-harm, substance use, suicidal thoughts, dissociation, and borderline personality disorder. Traditional talk therapy has failed many of our clients. I am able to effectively and compassionately help people with difficult problems by both treating problems at their core and helping people learn the skills and tools they need to live a fulfilling life.
As a psychologist at Abbott Therapeutic Solutions, I have dedicated myself to helping teens and adults who suffer from challenging problems. If you have deep wounds, I can help. I specialize in helping people who struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, self-harm, substance use, suicidal thoughts, dissociation, and borderline personality disorder. Traditional talk therapy has failed many of our clients. I am able to effectively and compassionately help people with difficult problems by both treating problems at their core and helping people learn the skills and tools they need to live a fulfilling life.
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Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
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Finding balance while juggling life's responsibilities can at times be overwhelming. We all need help sorting through our feelings. I have genuine empathy for people and the human experience. This quality underlines my passion to guide my clients to a purpose filled life. Whether you're faced with a temporary crisis or you're looking to learn skills necessary to have a balanced life, I offer a safe space, full of support with the goal to promote understanding and self-awareness.
Finding balance while juggling life's responsibilities can at times be overwhelming. We all need help sorting through our feelings. I have genuine empathy for people and the human experience. This quality underlines my passion to guide my clients to a purpose filled life. Whether you're faced with a temporary crisis or you're looking to learn skills necessary to have a balanced life, I offer a safe space, full of support with the goal to promote understanding and self-awareness.
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Welcome! My name is Jamal Waire, PsyD, founder of Grounded Mind Psychology. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of OCD, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, and relationship distress. My approach to therapy is grounded in the principles of science and compassion, and I have extensive training in several evidenced-based modalities, including CBT, ERP, and ACT. My goal as a therapist is to provide a warm and validating space while forming a collaborative partnership with each of my clients.
Welcome! My name is Jamal Waire, PsyD, founder of Grounded Mind Psychology. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of OCD, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, and relationship distress. My approach to therapy is grounded in the principles of science and compassion, and I have extensive training in several evidenced-based modalities, including CBT, ERP, and ACT. My goal as a therapist is to provide a warm and validating space while forming a collaborative partnership with each of my clients.
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Stephanie Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CNE, CMHN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Have you "been there, done that" with talk therapy? Obtained the insight, but can't seem to change the actual feelings and behaviors? I teach my clients the embodied, emotional skills that revolutionized healing for myself and hundreds of my own clients during my 20+ years as a therapist. I have worked with many clients who have had years or decades of therapy and who say that this work has been by far the most effective they have experienced. I collaborate best with sensitive rebels and high achievers craving more connection, sovereignty, and life force.
Have you "been there, done that" with talk therapy? Obtained the insight, but can't seem to change the actual feelings and behaviors? I teach my clients the embodied, emotional skills that revolutionized healing for myself and hundreds of my own clients during my 20+ years as a therapist. I have worked with many clients who have had years or decades of therapy and who say that this work has been by far the most effective they have experienced. I collaborate best with sensitive rebels and high achievers craving more connection, sovereignty, and life force.
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Alyssa Mullen
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I am an attachment, somatic, and trauma based therapist in Boulder. I guide people of all ages in overcoming their anxiety, depression, dissociation, trauma, intrusive thoughts, emotional reactivity, boundaries, and relationship challenges. My clinical approach stems from training under esteemed clinicians in the fields of psychophysiology, attachment theory, trauma research and interpersonal neurobiology.
I am an attachment, somatic, and trauma based therapist in Boulder. I guide people of all ages in overcoming their anxiety, depression, dissociation, trauma, intrusive thoughts, emotional reactivity, boundaries, and relationship challenges. My clinical approach stems from training under esteemed clinicians in the fields of psychophysiology, attachment theory, trauma research and interpersonal neurobiology.
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Ian Birlem Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304
I specialize in working with adults and teenagers who have suffered trauma, couples counseling, and I work with men around masculine integration and "Nice Guy" recovery. My work with couples and families is based in healing deep attachment wounds from early childhood and previous relationships so individuals can find deeper intimacy, trust, and connection with the people that matter most in their lives. When desired and appropriate I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and am highly trained in Psychedelic Therapy. I also utilize EMDR trauma therapy, PACT couple therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness.
I specialize in working with adults and teenagers who have suffered trauma, couples counseling, and I work with men around masculine integration and "Nice Guy" recovery. My work with couples and families is based in healing deep attachment wounds from early childhood and previous relationships so individuals can find deeper intimacy, trust, and connection with the people that matter most in their lives. When desired and appropriate I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and am highly trained in Psychedelic Therapy. I also utilize EMDR trauma therapy, PACT couple therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Boulder, CO
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Boulder, CO who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
83% | Relationship Issues |
78% | Self Esteem |
76% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Stress |
70% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
73% | Aetna |
62% | Cigna and Evernorth |
61% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Boulder, CO see their clients
70% | In Person and Online | |
30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
75% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
3% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Boulder?
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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.