Therapists in Centennial, CO
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Matt Lewandowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80112
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is to help you improve your relationships, overcome emotional wounds & trauma, and increase overall well-being. I enjoy working with individuals looking to deepen their understanding of themselves. For couples, my goal is to help you transition from feeling like roommates, living in constant argument or cold silence, to re-establishing the loving bond that brought you together. Imagine what it would feel like to know that your partner's warm acceptance allows you to be truly open and emotionally safe. Bottom line, I am dedicated to helping you understand your relationship cycles so you can learn to reconnect.
My passion is to help you improve your relationships, overcome emotional wounds & trauma, and increase overall well-being. I enjoy working with individuals looking to deepen their understanding of themselves. For couples, my goal is to help you transition from feeling like roommates, living in constant argument or cold silence, to re-establishing the loving bond that brought you together. Imagine what it would feel like to know that your partner's warm acceptance allows you to be truly open and emotionally safe. Bottom line, I am dedicated to helping you understand your relationship cycles so you can learn to reconnect.
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Christina Romano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAS
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80112
Not accepting new clients
I have a passion for helping people embody and cherish their truest selves and develop long-lasting, healthy relationships. In therapy, my goal is to partner with clients to help them achieve their personal goals and move towards their most fulfilling life. The most important thing to me as a therapist is that my clients feel safe to be fully themselves. I strive to provide an empowering, non-judgmental setting for children, teens, and adults alike. I hope to help my clients identify ways in which their beliefs, thoughts, or behaviors have been keeping them stuck from the life they want to be living.
I have a passion for helping people embody and cherish their truest selves and develop long-lasting, healthy relationships. In therapy, my goal is to partner with clients to help them achieve their personal goals and move towards their most fulfilling life. The most important thing to me as a therapist is that my clients feel safe to be fully themselves. I strive to provide an empowering, non-judgmental setting for children, teens, and adults alike. I hope to help my clients identify ways in which their beliefs, thoughts, or behaviors have been keeping them stuck from the life they want to be living.
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The fact that you are reading this implies that you have been through and are going through some very difficult, confusing, and painful life experiences. I know that it can be difficult and vulnerable to share these intimate experiences with someone you do not know, and if you chose to partner with me in your healing journey I would be honored.
The fact that you are reading this implies that you have been through and are going through some very difficult, confusing, and painful life experiences. I know that it can be difficult and vulnerable to share these intimate experiences with someone you do not know, and if you chose to partner with me in your healing journey I would be honored.
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Things may seem fine on the surface, but you've been feeling anxious for a while. Sleepless nights and constant distractions leave you drained, and your mind won't shut off, leading to poor sleep. You may be impulsive, easily distracted, sensitive, or irritable, affecting your relationships. Turning to substances hasn't helped, and low self-esteem makes it hard to believe in yourself. You’ve tried to get back to the gym, eat healthier, and sleep better, but something always gets in the way. If you're dealing with ADHD, trauma, or confusion about what's going on, I'm here to help you navigate through it.
Things may seem fine on the surface, but you've been feeling anxious for a while. Sleepless nights and constant distractions leave you drained, and your mind won't shut off, leading to poor sleep. You may be impulsive, easily distracted, sensitive, or irritable, affecting your relationships. Turning to substances hasn't helped, and low self-esteem makes it hard to believe in yourself. You’ve tried to get back to the gym, eat healthier, and sleep better, but something always gets in the way. If you're dealing with ADHD, trauma, or confusion about what's going on, I'm here to help you navigate through it.
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Dave Yoble
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80122 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Dave Yoble. I specialize in working with individuals from age 17-35, focusing on topics related to anxiety, depression, social struggles, and suicidality. Over the past ten years of being a therapist, I have found that my ideal clients have put trust in my abilities to create a genuine connection in order to explore and process their own past and present struggles. I am an ally for those that are marginalized or oppressed within our society. I utilize a culturally competent approach that helps me understand the whole person, creating a bond of trust and commitment.
Hello, my name is Dave Yoble. I specialize in working with individuals from age 17-35, focusing on topics related to anxiety, depression, social struggles, and suicidality. Over the past ten years of being a therapist, I have found that my ideal clients have put trust in my abilities to create a genuine connection in order to explore and process their own past and present struggles. I am an ally for those that are marginalized or oppressed within our society. I utilize a culturally competent approach that helps me understand the whole person, creating a bond of trust and commitment.
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Elizabeth Wynn
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80112
Looking for a therapist is hard! Congratulations on taking the first steps. Perhaps you are often seen as the one who has it all together and gets it all done, making it hard to find the support you need? Or maybe you're a couple looking for support in a life transition. I specialize in addressing "high-functioning" anxiety and depression, life transitions, self-discovery journeys, work-life wellness, avoiding burnout, and relational concerns. By providing each client or couple with holistic, individualized care combined with a safe space to embrace vulnerability, my clients can uncover wounds, heal, and thrive!
Looking for a therapist is hard! Congratulations on taking the first steps. Perhaps you are often seen as the one who has it all together and gets it all done, making it hard to find the support you need? Or maybe you're a couple looking for support in a life transition. I specialize in addressing "high-functioning" anxiety and depression, life transitions, self-discovery journeys, work-life wellness, avoiding burnout, and relational concerns. By providing each client or couple with holistic, individualized care combined with a safe space to embrace vulnerability, my clients can uncover wounds, heal, and thrive!
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Jackky Sirichantho, LMFT, has been providing counseling services for the last 10 years working with individuals, couples, and families, and supporting pre-license counselors pursuing their aspirations to becoming healers in their communities. Jackky has experience counseling folks from diverse backgrounds and walks of life with an open mind and multicultural approach. His greatest joy is to have the privilege to listen deeply while being thoughtful and intentional to every client’s unique experience and using that as a catalyst to help them navigate the changes they want to make in their life.
Jackky Sirichantho, LMFT, has been providing counseling services for the last 10 years working with individuals, couples, and families, and supporting pre-license counselors pursuing their aspirations to becoming healers in their communities. Jackky has experience counseling folks from diverse backgrounds and walks of life with an open mind and multicultural approach. His greatest joy is to have the privilege to listen deeply while being thoughtful and intentional to every client’s unique experience and using that as a catalyst to help them navigate the changes they want to make in their life.
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Amanda J Chaney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80121
Not accepting new clients
When therapy works best, it's a collaboration between you and your therapist to discover how to make your best choices in life. My hope is to help you learn about YOU and what makes life fulfilling to you and then how to go for it! Therapy can help you change course when you keep making choices that don't make you happy. I help my clients learn to understand how their personal history and relationship patterns affect their decisions and overall wellness. Whether it's just to have someone truly listen or if it's to learn some specific skills to make different choices in life, I will provide a safe space for you to grow and heal.
When therapy works best, it's a collaboration between you and your therapist to discover how to make your best choices in life. My hope is to help you learn about YOU and what makes life fulfilling to you and then how to go for it! Therapy can help you change course when you keep making choices that don't make you happy. I help my clients learn to understand how their personal history and relationship patterns affect their decisions and overall wellness. Whether it's just to have someone truly listen or if it's to learn some specific skills to make different choices in life, I will provide a safe space for you to grow and heal.
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Stephanie Spjuth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, C-DBT, CCATP
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80112
I am a dedicated therapist licensed in CO, TX, AZ, and NV who specializes in working exclusively with women aged 18 and older, focusing on their mental health concerns. My goal is to create a nurturing space where adult women can find support, healing, and growth. I understand the unique challenges that women face during different stages of life, and I am committed to providing personalized care that addresses your specific needs. I strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and concerns.
I am a dedicated therapist licensed in CO, TX, AZ, and NV who specializes in working exclusively with women aged 18 and older, focusing on their mental health concerns. My goal is to create a nurturing space where adult women can find support, healing, and growth. I understand the unique challenges that women face during different stages of life, and I am committed to providing personalized care that addresses your specific needs. I strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and concerns.
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Kris Cristiano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80111
My purpose is to provide a nurturing space where healing can happen; using evidence-based therapies to empower individuals to have healthy relationships.
My purpose is to provide a nurturing space where healing can happen; using evidence-based therapies to empower individuals to have healthy relationships.
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Emily Gibson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80015 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. My approach is compassionate and solution-focused, designed to support you as we explore your goals together. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, parenting, role shifts and relationships. By practicing mindset changes and identifying practical tools, we'll work towards your personal growth and peace. I tailor my methods to fit your unique needs and am welcoming to neurodiverse individuals and those with developmental disabilities and their families. My goal is to empower you to thrive and enhance your relationships with yourself and others.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. My approach is compassionate and solution-focused, designed to support you as we explore your goals together. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, parenting, role shifts and relationships. By practicing mindset changes and identifying practical tools, we'll work towards your personal growth and peace. I tailor my methods to fit your unique needs and am welcoming to neurodiverse individuals and those with developmental disabilities and their families. My goal is to empower you to thrive and enhance your relationships with yourself and others.
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Joshua Jewell
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80111
Are you stressed out and feel like you may break down? Are life's recent changes weighing on you and holding you back? The world feels like it is caving in on you and you feel trapped and unable to get yourself motivated. The alarm sounds again and you pause to think if you can continue on with another day. You wonder if the days will forever feel like this. Are your overwhelming emotions and heightened anxiety keeping you from new experiences and getting the most out of life? If you can relate to any of these, know that you are not alone and there is help to be found.
Are you stressed out and feel like you may break down? Are life's recent changes weighing on you and holding you back? The world feels like it is caving in on you and you feel trapped and unable to get yourself motivated. The alarm sounds again and you pause to think if you can continue on with another day. You wonder if the days will forever feel like this. Are your overwhelming emotions and heightened anxiety keeping you from new experiences and getting the most out of life? If you can relate to any of these, know that you are not alone and there is help to be found.
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Jacey J Yunker Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EMDR-C, CTRS-C, CCTP-II, CIMHP, CAGCS
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80112
Hello! Know that you are already whole and beautiful. Through courage, curiosity and compassion, you can begin to see this. Something has brought you here. Maybe you want to experience life in a new way, and you are not sure how to make that happen? Or somehow you know that you have not reached your potential? Maybe you want to experience a better version of yourself? Of relationships? Of life? Whatever the reason or reasons might be, I welcome you.
Hello! Know that you are already whole and beautiful. Through courage, curiosity and compassion, you can begin to see this. Something has brought you here. Maybe you want to experience life in a new way, and you are not sure how to make that happen? Or somehow you know that you have not reached your potential? Maybe you want to experience a better version of yourself? Of relationships? Of life? Whatever the reason or reasons might be, I welcome you.
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I am a generalist behavioral health therapist with 23 years of experience in the mental health field, treating individual adults of all ages. I work to provide my clients with a warm, nonjudgmental environment in which they are able to learn, grow, and heal. I take a strength-based perspective and believe in partnering with you to build on your existing strengths and improving your resilience. Whether you're looking for diagnostic answers, you're needing help moving through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or a broken relationship, or you want to address and change negative patterns, I would be honored to partner with you.
I am a generalist behavioral health therapist with 23 years of experience in the mental health field, treating individual adults of all ages. I work to provide my clients with a warm, nonjudgmental environment in which they are able to learn, grow, and heal. I take a strength-based perspective and believe in partnering with you to build on your existing strengths and improving your resilience. Whether you're looking for diagnostic answers, you're needing help moving through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or a broken relationship, or you want to address and change negative patterns, I would be honored to partner with you.
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Open, respectful, and enthusiastic describe the therapy I provide. Many times people go through their daily lives on auto pilot, making decisions and doing things out of habit. This is a normal part of life, but problems arise when old habits no longer lead you where you want to go, especially in your relationships. Therapy is one way people can get back into the driver's seat of their lives, making conscious choices about which roads to take to what ultimate destination. Therapy can help by increasing self awareness, understanding how beliefs and thoughts lead to emotions and behaviors.
Open, respectful, and enthusiastic describe the therapy I provide. Many times people go through their daily lives on auto pilot, making decisions and doing things out of habit. This is a normal part of life, but problems arise when old habits no longer lead you where you want to go, especially in your relationships. Therapy is one way people can get back into the driver's seat of their lives, making conscious choices about which roads to take to what ultimate destination. Therapy can help by increasing self awareness, understanding how beliefs and thoughts lead to emotions and behaviors.
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My passion and expertise lies within helping couples become closer and solve the riddles that create distance in relationships. Over the years, I have targeted my education and training to help couples identify exactly where their problems reside. Sometimes relationships simply need a few tweaks and sometimes they need surgery. Regardless, I will help you and your partner implement targeted skills that are intentionally applied based on your unique relationship needs. Not all relationships require the same treatment. I feel confident that together we will be able to help you find relief, build hope, and find what works for You!
My passion and expertise lies within helping couples become closer and solve the riddles that create distance in relationships. Over the years, I have targeted my education and training to help couples identify exactly where their problems reside. Sometimes relationships simply need a few tweaks and sometimes they need surgery. Regardless, I will help you and your partner implement targeted skills that are intentionally applied based on your unique relationship needs. Not all relationships require the same treatment. I feel confident that together we will be able to help you find relief, build hope, and find what works for You!
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Mark J Kroll
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80112
I work with adolescents and teens to identify and change negative thought patterns, develop effective coping skills, and achieve their goals. I am a full-time school counselor at a public high school in the Denver Metro Area with a history in domestic relations litigation, where I gained firsthand knowledge of legal and familial complexities. I have extensive experience working with adolescent with developmental and educational challenges, which continues to inform my therapeutic approach today.
I work with adolescents and teens to identify and change negative thought patterns, develop effective coping skills, and achieve their goals. I am a full-time school counselor at a public high school in the Denver Metro Area with a history in domestic relations litigation, where I gained firsthand knowledge of legal and familial complexities. I have extensive experience working with adolescent with developmental and educational challenges, which continues to inform my therapeutic approach today.
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Lou Ann Wilroy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80111
Lou Ann Wilroy is passionate about supporting clients in their healing journeys with a collaborative and caring approach. Lou Ann helps adolescents (ages 14-18) and adults with a wide variety of concerns tap into their inner wisdom and connect with themselves to make lasting changes in their lives. She listens without judgment and partners with clients to identify and achieve their goals, hopes, and dreams and move toward greater authenticity. Integrating the whole person into the therapy process with holistic practices, Lou Ann creates a space where clients feel safe, accepted, and heard.
Lou Ann Wilroy is passionate about supporting clients in their healing journeys with a collaborative and caring approach. Lou Ann helps adolescents (ages 14-18) and adults with a wide variety of concerns tap into their inner wisdom and connect with themselves to make lasting changes in their lives. She listens without judgment and partners with clients to identify and achieve their goals, hopes, and dreams and move toward greater authenticity. Integrating the whole person into the therapy process with holistic practices, Lou Ann creates a space where clients feel safe, accepted, and heard.
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I don't have an ideal client, I have an ideal outcome; which is leaving the client with skills, insights, perspectives, and tools they need to live happy and fulfilling lives; whether you're 6 or 100, an individual or part of a system. Everyone comes into therapy to change some part of themselves or their lives, and with my expertise, we can work together to accomplish whatever goals a client has to feel secure in themselves and live their ideal lives as much as possible. I think it's crucial to stress that the relationship between a therapist and client is collaborative and the responsibility of making progress is equally theirs.
I don't have an ideal client, I have an ideal outcome; which is leaving the client with skills, insights, perspectives, and tools they need to live happy and fulfilling lives; whether you're 6 or 100, an individual or part of a system. Everyone comes into therapy to change some part of themselves or their lives, and with my expertise, we can work together to accomplish whatever goals a client has to feel secure in themselves and live their ideal lives as much as possible. I think it's crucial to stress that the relationship between a therapist and client is collaborative and the responsibility of making progress is equally theirs.
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Cher Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80112 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Have you ever wondered, "Is what I am experiencing a normal part of life?"
Sometimes life experiences seem to come out of nowhere and throw us off balance. These experiences can offer opportunities for growth and help us become better versions of ourselves.
I am committed to meeting clients where they are and providing a safe environment where they can begin to discover new ways of thinking and feeling.
My approach is to provide a framework for healing and self-discovery whether you are struggling in relationships or with other life transitions.
Have you ever wondered, "Is what I am experiencing a normal part of life?"
Sometimes life experiences seem to come out of nowhere and throw us off balance. These experiences can offer opportunities for growth and help us become better versions of ourselves.
I am committed to meeting clients where they are and providing a safe environment where they can begin to discover new ways of thinking and feeling.
My approach is to provide a framework for healing and self-discovery whether you are struggling in relationships or with other life transitions.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Centennial, CO
600+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Centennial, CO who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
77% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Trauma and PTSD |
76% | Self Esteem |
69% | Coping Skills |
68% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
69% | Aetna |
63% | Cigna and Evernorth |
60% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Centennial, CO see their clients
83% | In Person and Online | |
17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Centennial?
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.