Therapists in Bozeman, MT
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Melody Jackson
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59718
Waitlist for new clients
NO CURRENT OPENINGS "If you never heal from what hurt you, you will bleed on people who didn't cut you." Mental health is just as important as physical health and yet we find often ourselves lacking in self care and emotional attention. Maybe you find yourself lashing out at loved ones, or having difficulties communicating effectively within relationships. Maybe you have inner doubts or shame that you have never been able to share in a safe and supportive setting. Maybe you are sick of constantly feeling depressed or anxious with no apparent cause and with minimal hope of change.
NO CURRENT OPENINGS "If you never heal from what hurt you, you will bleed on people who didn't cut you." Mental health is just as important as physical health and yet we find often ourselves lacking in self care and emotional attention. Maybe you find yourself lashing out at loved ones, or having difficulties communicating effectively within relationships. Maybe you have inner doubts or shame that you have never been able to share in a safe and supportive setting. Maybe you are sick of constantly feeling depressed or anxious with no apparent cause and with minimal hope of change.
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I have experience working with clients from 10 years old through adulthood. I enjoy providing therapy for people who are experiencing Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, OCD, or psychotic disorders like Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective disorder, as well as people who have a history of traumatic life events or current difficult transitions. I work with people who are seeking more enjoyment out of their lives, or who feel that their mental health creates limitations for them. Helping people improve their quality of life is my ultimate goal.
I have experience working with clients from 10 years old through adulthood. I enjoy providing therapy for people who are experiencing Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, OCD, or psychotic disorders like Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective disorder, as well as people who have a history of traumatic life events or current difficult transitions. I work with people who are seeking more enjoyment out of their lives, or who feel that their mental health creates limitations for them. Helping people improve their quality of life is my ultimate goal.
![Photo of Emily Danza, LCPC, MA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c07ac67d-8343-4b73-9b81-c02ad7b57440/3/320x400.jpeg)
Some days are harder than others, falling into states of mind that can alter your whole day and change the way you perceive yourself. Negatively affecting your decision making process and attaining your objectives. These, are feelings that almost everybody has at some point in time but because of different life factors, sometimes its harder to find the "light at the end of the tunnel." I will help you understand and navigate the triggers in your life, how and why they affect your thought process and emotional coping strategies, with the ultimate goal of moving easier through life obstacles and achieving optimal fulfillment.
Some days are harder than others, falling into states of mind that can alter your whole day and change the way you perceive yourself. Negatively affecting your decision making process and attaining your objectives. These, are feelings that almost everybody has at some point in time but because of different life factors, sometimes its harder to find the "light at the end of the tunnel." I will help you understand and navigate the triggers in your life, how and why they affect your thought process and emotional coping strategies, with the ultimate goal of moving easier through life obstacles and achieving optimal fulfillment.
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Jessica Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59715
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver. Prior to my work in outpatient counseling, I worked with children and adolescents to enhance their emotional well-being and improve their academic performance. I have worked with diverse client populations in a variety of settings including community based, residential care, crisis intervention, domestic violence shelters, and school systems. I am a trauma-engaged, strengths-based clinician with 8+ years of experience working with adjustment issues across the lifespan, emotional distress, problematic relationship
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver. Prior to my work in outpatient counseling, I worked with children and adolescents to enhance their emotional well-being and improve their academic performance. I have worked with diverse client populations in a variety of settings including community based, residential care, crisis intervention, domestic violence shelters, and school systems. I am a trauma-engaged, strengths-based clinician with 8+ years of experience working with adjustment issues across the lifespan, emotional distress, problematic relationship
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Lexi Frank Newhall owner of Anam Cara Bozeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59715
There are many reasons you might have landed here. You may have a history of depression or anxiety, endured a significant loss or miscarriage or you’re struggling to get pregnant. You might struggle with an eating disorder, wonder about your identity or you can’t stop feeling stuck in your life and you’re desperate to make change. It’s all welcome here. You’re welcome here. Together we will explore how you interpret the world, the ways you move from one emotional state to another, and what really lies underneath stuck patterns.
There are many reasons you might have landed here. You may have a history of depression or anxiety, endured a significant loss or miscarriage or you’re struggling to get pregnant. You might struggle with an eating disorder, wonder about your identity or you can’t stop feeling stuck in your life and you’re desperate to make change. It’s all welcome here. You’re welcome here. Together we will explore how you interpret the world, the ways you move from one emotional state to another, and what really lies underneath stuck patterns.
![Photo of Keri M. Zwerner, MA, LCPC, LMFT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44dae7b4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling with sadness? Unhappy in your current life situation? Do you feel stuck? The daily stresses of life can build until we feel completely overwhelmed with life. Sometimes we feel lost, alone, or depressed; we may even feel confused and hopeless about the future. These feelings are very ‘normal,’ yet most of us feel as if we're falling apart. Whether your journey involves healing from childhood wounds, achieving greater self-awareness and self-esteem, or improving relationships, let me help facilitate change using your inner resources, while we work collaboratively in a safe and supportive environment.
Are you struggling with sadness? Unhappy in your current life situation? Do you feel stuck? The daily stresses of life can build until we feel completely overwhelmed with life. Sometimes we feel lost, alone, or depressed; we may even feel confused and hopeless about the future. These feelings are very ‘normal,’ yet most of us feel as if we're falling apart. Whether your journey involves healing from childhood wounds, achieving greater self-awareness and self-esteem, or improving relationships, let me help facilitate change using your inner resources, while we work collaboratively in a safe and supportive environment.
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Maybe you are seeking more meaning and purpose in your life. Maybe you worry about not living in a way that reflects your true potential. These are common concerns and ones that deserve attention. When they are avoided, unwanted behaviors and emotional distress can follow. One way to begin addressing these concerns is to develop a sense of authenticity and alignment with personal values. Another is to confront fears and uncertainties around death and dying. Exploration of what makes life worth living allows clarity of motivation and potential to emerge, bringing with them an opportunity for new choices and ways of living or being.
Maybe you are seeking more meaning and purpose in your life. Maybe you worry about not living in a way that reflects your true potential. These are common concerns and ones that deserve attention. When they are avoided, unwanted behaviors and emotional distress can follow. One way to begin addressing these concerns is to develop a sense of authenticity and alignment with personal values. Another is to confront fears and uncertainties around death and dying. Exploration of what makes life worth living allows clarity of motivation and potential to emerge, bringing with them an opportunity for new choices and ways of living or being.
Seeking therapy is often a reflection of significant discomfort in your life. Perhaps your emotions have become difficult to manage, or maybe you feel numb to them. You might feel stuck in your relationships or job, or perhaps you have experienced a significant event (positive or negative) and are having difficulty adjusting to or making sense of it. These are just a few of the many situations that therapy can help you navigate by taking a curious approach to your thoughts and feelings and deepening your understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your mind.
Seeking therapy is often a reflection of significant discomfort in your life. Perhaps your emotions have become difficult to manage, or maybe you feel numb to them. You might feel stuck in your relationships or job, or perhaps you have experienced a significant event (positive or negative) and are having difficulty adjusting to or making sense of it. These are just a few of the many situations that therapy can help you navigate by taking a curious approach to your thoughts and feelings and deepening your understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your mind.
![Photo of Nick Mecca, LPC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f1b03c2b-cfa1-4474-a2d1-368aebcf2c72/2/320x400.jpeg)
Currently accepting new clients! As Billy Cox once said: "Life's greatest difficulties always happen right before life's greatest breakthroughs." Following obtaining a BA in Psychology, I entered the mental health field over 11 years ago. It was there that I found both excitement and purpose in my work with clients who found themselves facing a wide variety of challenging life events and used this drive to complete an MA in Professional Counseling, gaining further certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I look forward to helping both teens and adults work on ways to move towards the goals they wish to meet!
Currently accepting new clients! As Billy Cox once said: "Life's greatest difficulties always happen right before life's greatest breakthroughs." Following obtaining a BA in Psychology, I entered the mental health field over 11 years ago. It was there that I found both excitement and purpose in my work with clients who found themselves facing a wide variety of challenging life events and used this drive to complete an MA in Professional Counseling, gaining further certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I look forward to helping both teens and adults work on ways to move towards the goals they wish to meet!
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Telling your story to someone can serve as a powerful catalyst for creating positive change in your life. Counseling provides a unique space to share and process your experiences to begin to make meaning out of them, discover strengths, and live a more enriched life. I strive to create a welcoming space for people to share their stories, discover strengths, and uncover the innate value that you possess.
Telling your story to someone can serve as a powerful catalyst for creating positive change in your life. Counseling provides a unique space to share and process your experiences to begin to make meaning out of them, discover strengths, and live a more enriched life. I strive to create a welcoming space for people to share their stories, discover strengths, and uncover the innate value that you possess.
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Vanessa Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59718
My goal is to provide space and empathy for your life. My experience has been built in transitions including grief, chronic illness, aging, caregiving stress, and end-of-life. I feel strongly that each client is their own expert to their own journey and that my role as a therapist is to meet the client where they are at in that story and establish a safe relationship of listening without judgement. I also have worked with adolescents and adults dealing with depression, anxiety and other adjustment-based needs.
My goal is to provide space and empathy for your life. My experience has been built in transitions including grief, chronic illness, aging, caregiving stress, and end-of-life. I feel strongly that each client is their own expert to their own journey and that my role as a therapist is to meet the client where they are at in that story and establish a safe relationship of listening without judgement. I also have worked with adolescents and adults dealing with depression, anxiety and other adjustment-based needs.
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Christy Mortimer
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59715
Waitlist for new clients
Starting the journey of healing or growth can be daunting and vulnerable. Asking for help on that journey is a courageous first step! Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, life stressors, or any challenges that come with being human, counseling can be an effective way to move through those challenges with self-awareness, intention, and compassion. I love working with couples and individuals who are ready to identify and interrupt the patterns that are keeping them stuck!
Starting the journey of healing or growth can be daunting and vulnerable. Asking for help on that journey is a courageous first step! Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, life stressors, or any challenges that come with being human, counseling can be an effective way to move through those challenges with self-awareness, intention, and compassion. I love working with couples and individuals who are ready to identify and interrupt the patterns that are keeping them stuck!
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Currently accepting new clients. I specialize in helping adults and teenagers soothe symptoms of early childhood trauma. I use EMDR, attachment-based work, and a warm and welcoming professional relationship to teach my clients how to recognize, understand, and navigate the difficulties that pop up in their lives. I also work with individuals who are experiencing current struggles in their personal relationships.
Currently accepting new clients. I specialize in helping adults and teenagers soothe symptoms of early childhood trauma. I use EMDR, attachment-based work, and a warm and welcoming professional relationship to teach my clients how to recognize, understand, and navigate the difficulties that pop up in their lives. I also work with individuals who are experiencing current struggles in their personal relationships.
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I work with individuals and couples experiencing a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, or noticing continued patterns of conflict. Whatever is bringing you to counseling, we can work together to discuss what might benefit you the most at this time in life. Your willingness to seek help opens the door to discovering how you might create the change you wish for yourself, whether you're looking to explore something that has been deeply impactful, better understand yourself, learn how to effectively communicate and feel connected in your relationships, or feel like 'you' again.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, or noticing continued patterns of conflict. Whatever is bringing you to counseling, we can work together to discuss what might benefit you the most at this time in life. Your willingness to seek help opens the door to discovering how you might create the change you wish for yourself, whether you're looking to explore something that has been deeply impactful, better understand yourself, learn how to effectively communicate and feel connected in your relationships, or feel like 'you' again.
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Deborah Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MTS, MSW, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59718
My experience over the past 20 years as a spiritual care provider and an addictions counselor influences how I view grief, trauma, and healing. I understand how being human can be a struggle and the experiences through stages of life and other transitions are not always in our control. A compassionate presence has a significant impact to ease the overwhelm and distress that are natural during these times. I trust that as we learn to navigate and unwind traumatic experiences, we will also create new sustainable conditions to live with a greater sense of understanding and wellbeing.
My experience over the past 20 years as a spiritual care provider and an addictions counselor influences how I view grief, trauma, and healing. I understand how being human can be a struggle and the experiences through stages of life and other transitions are not always in our control. A compassionate presence has a significant impact to ease the overwhelm and distress that are natural during these times. I trust that as we learn to navigate and unwind traumatic experiences, we will also create new sustainable conditions to live with a greater sense of understanding and wellbeing.
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Emily J Cohan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59715
Not accepting new clients
On maternity leave until 2025. People deserve to be understood holistically—what brings you to counseling is not your whole story, nor does it completely determine your future. Deciding to seek counseling can be an emotional experience in itself, and you will therefore be welcomed into the process at your own pace in a compassionate, non-judgmental environment. Counseling is a collaborative experience; your vulnerability and openness to change allows me to guide you through whatever you would like to work through, overcome, and improve.
On maternity leave until 2025. People deserve to be understood holistically—what brings you to counseling is not your whole story, nor does it completely determine your future. Deciding to seek counseling can be an emotional experience in itself, and you will therefore be welcomed into the process at your own pace in a compassionate, non-judgmental environment. Counseling is a collaborative experience; your vulnerability and openness to change allows me to guide you through whatever you would like to work through, overcome, and improve.
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You are looking to improve overall well-being, balance, and peace of mind. I want to encourage you to trust the counseling process with me and find hope again. I am a trained mental health provider who works with individuals who are feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted and in need of healing. I will help you gain insight and victory over old patterns that keep you stuck. I am also an in-training Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) who specializes in teaching clients to effectively regulate their nervous system to manage anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, trauma, PTSD, grief/loss and divorce.
You are looking to improve overall well-being, balance, and peace of mind. I want to encourage you to trust the counseling process with me and find hope again. I am a trained mental health provider who works with individuals who are feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted and in need of healing. I will help you gain insight and victory over old patterns that keep you stuck. I am also an in-training Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) who specializes in teaching clients to effectively regulate their nervous system to manage anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, trauma, PTSD, grief/loss and divorce.
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Caroline Whisman-Blair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59715 (Online Only)
Are you ready to do a deeper level of work? Maybe you have been to therapy before and still feel stuck in similar patterns. Maybe you have encountered the hardest grief and loss of your life. Maybe you are a therapist yourself and need a container for your own work. I am here to hold a container for you to do your healing work in. I specialize in Somatic Internal Family Systems which is a deeply healing therapy. I would love to talk with you about joining your journey. Licensed to provide individual counseling to folks in Montana, Washington and Colorado.
Are you ready to do a deeper level of work? Maybe you have been to therapy before and still feel stuck in similar patterns. Maybe you have encountered the hardest grief and loss of your life. Maybe you are a therapist yourself and need a container for your own work. I am here to hold a container for you to do your healing work in. I specialize in Somatic Internal Family Systems which is a deeply healing therapy. I would love to talk with you about joining your journey. Licensed to provide individual counseling to folks in Montana, Washington and Colorado.
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Erin L Good
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bozeman, MT 59718 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! My name is Erin and I am a clinical social worker. I use a collaborative approach in working with individuals who are 18+ through my practice, Updraft Counseling PLLC. I am compassionately curious to learn more about your life, and I use a strengths-based approach to identify what is working, and what changes you would like to see. I am licensed in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Texas. I have a Post-Graduate Certificate in Sport Social Work from The University of Michigan. I am currently pursuing a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner credential, and I am a Somatic Experiencing Beginner 2 student.
Hello and welcome! My name is Erin and I am a clinical social worker. I use a collaborative approach in working with individuals who are 18+ through my practice, Updraft Counseling PLLC. I am compassionately curious to learn more about your life, and I use a strengths-based approach to identify what is working, and what changes you would like to see. I am licensed in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Texas. I have a Post-Graduate Certificate in Sport Social Work from The University of Michigan. I am currently pursuing a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner credential, and I am a Somatic Experiencing Beginner 2 student.
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Are you struggling to feel heard in your relationship? Are you feeling disconnected and lonely? Does it seem as though no matter how hard you try, you can never get it right? Do you find yourself arguing instead of conversing and frustrated that the conflict goes nowhere? If the answer the any of these questions is a loud and resounding YES, you might benefit from counseling at Little Bear Counseling. I and my highly qualified team especially enjoy working with challenging relationship dynamics. We have recently expanded our team and have NEXT Day openings for individuals, couples and families.
Are you struggling to feel heard in your relationship? Are you feeling disconnected and lonely? Does it seem as though no matter how hard you try, you can never get it right? Do you find yourself arguing instead of conversing and frustrated that the conflict goes nowhere? If the answer the any of these questions is a loud and resounding YES, you might benefit from counseling at Little Bear Counseling. I and my highly qualified team especially enjoy working with challenging relationship dynamics. We have recently expanded our team and have NEXT Day openings for individuals, couples and families.
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Number of Therapists in Bozeman, MT
500+
Average cost per session
$165
Therapists in Bozeman, MT who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
79% | Self Esteem |
78% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Coping Skills |
70% | Stress |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
96% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
82% | Allegiance |
81% | PacificSource |
How Therapists in Bozeman, MT see their clients
82% | In Person and Online | |
18% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
16% | 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.
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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.