Therapists in Spring Hope, NC
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Eastern Trauma & Recovery
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCAS-A, Trauma, CCTS-S, CFTP, Crisis
Verified Verified
Spring Hope, NC 27882
Needed: 1099 counselor. Contact if interested. Please leave me a message so that I can return your call ASAP. Thank you. No one as a child stated, "I want to abuse drugs" or "I want to experience trauma" (ie car wreck, rape). Life happens and sometimes it becomes out of control. Understanding trauma and/or addiction, or even them together, can help an individual to feel as though they are being heard. It is my honor to help you walk through your pain and begin to live life once more without the heaviness of the past.
Needed: 1099 counselor. Contact if interested. Please leave me a message so that I can return your call ASAP. Thank you. No one as a child stated, "I want to abuse drugs" or "I want to experience trauma" (ie car wreck, rape). Life happens and sometimes it becomes out of control. Understanding trauma and/or addiction, or even them together, can help an individual to feel as though they are being heard. It is my honor to help you walk through your pain and begin to live life once more without the heaviness of the past.
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Julie M Albert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spring Hope, NC 27882 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed, difficulty making decisions? Sadness or anxiety ruling your life? Relationship struggles - with your partner or family? Traumatic memories keeping you stuck? Separation, divorce or even retirement challenging you to find the 'new normal?' Loss or grief causing a hole in your heart? Sometimes everything we know just isn't enough - perhaps psychotherapy can help. Learn new skills, insights and perceptions; navigate through the angst while strengthening your inner resilience.
Feeling overwhelmed, difficulty making decisions? Sadness or anxiety ruling your life? Relationship struggles - with your partner or family? Traumatic memories keeping you stuck? Separation, divorce or even retirement challenging you to find the 'new normal?' Loss or grief causing a hole in your heart? Sometimes everything we know just isn't enough - perhaps psychotherapy can help. Learn new skills, insights and perceptions; navigate through the angst while strengthening your inner resilience.
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Daria Barksdale
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Spring Hope, NC 27882
Hi! I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management for children, teens, and adults. I like to utilize a creative approach to therapy to help tailor to you as an individual. I view myself as an eclectic counselor as I like to pull from various theories to best fit your needs. I mostly tend to utilize cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, expressive art therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I chose to become a counselor because I love to witness the growth that others achieve. I have a passion for healing and counseling allows me to be a part of others’ healing journeys almost every day.
Hi! I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management for children, teens, and adults. I like to utilize a creative approach to therapy to help tailor to you as an individual. I view myself as an eclectic counselor as I like to pull from various theories to best fit your needs. I mostly tend to utilize cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, expressive art therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I chose to become a counselor because I love to witness the growth that others achieve. I have a passion for healing and counseling allows me to be a part of others’ healing journeys almost every day.
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Kimberla Everett
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Bailey, NC 27807
My name is Kimberla Everett and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Raleigh, North Carolina and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents and specialize in depression, bipolar disorder, OCD. anxiety, trauma and PTSD. I use Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
My name is Kimberla Everett and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Raleigh, North Carolina and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents and specialize in depression, bipolar disorder, OCD. anxiety, trauma and PTSD. I use Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
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Rebekah Cahoon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Nashville, NC 27856
Life is complicated. I want to help clients navigate life’s challenges to find their path to peace. My ideal client could be someone who is dealing with unresolved conflict from the past or present. My ideal client could also be someone someone with relationship issues such as codependency or being raised in a toxic home. This could also include someone with mood stability issues or someone who struggles with negative and irrational thought patterns. I often work well with those who work in public service. We can work as a team to find the tools you need to navigate the messy parts of life.
Life is complicated. I want to help clients navigate life’s challenges to find their path to peace. My ideal client could be someone who is dealing with unresolved conflict from the past or present. My ideal client could also be someone someone with relationship issues such as codependency or being raised in a toxic home. This could also include someone with mood stability issues or someone who struggles with negative and irrational thought patterns. I often work well with those who work in public service. We can work as a team to find the tools you need to navigate the messy parts of life.
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LTWilliams Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, NC 27856
Has life been feeling a little too difficult to tackle on your own? Does it feel like you're drowning in sorrows or cares of the world? Let me help you to sort out the self-defeating thoughts and feelings that keep you in the never-ending cycle of anxiety or depression.
Has life been feeling a little too difficult to tackle on your own? Does it feel like you're drowning in sorrows or cares of the world? Let me help you to sort out the self-defeating thoughts and feelings that keep you in the never-ending cycle of anxiety or depression.
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Heal and Restore PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A, SSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, NC 27856
My treatment method is to aid in progress and provide feedback to help clients address current life challenges. My priority is to listen, understand, design therapy around my client’s needs and to help individuals find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. I believe the foundation of success in therapy is based on the creation of the relationship between client and therapist. My goal is to make sure each person feels comfortable, heard, understood, and is working toward healing.
My treatment method is to aid in progress and provide feedback to help clients address current life challenges. My priority is to listen, understand, design therapy around my client’s needs and to help individuals find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. I believe the foundation of success in therapy is based on the creation of the relationship between client and therapist. My goal is to make sure each person feels comfortable, heard, understood, and is working toward healing.
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I believe in order to have total healing and complete growth, individuals must focus on treating all parts of themselves as a whole. This holistic approach includes looking within and at all areas of one's life (physical, mental, emotional, spirtual, etc.) I provide consultations and counseling/psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and advocates. My main therapeutic approaches are Holistic and Cognitive-Behavioral. However, the therapeutic approach chosen will be client centered and problem focused on the issues experienced by the client to assist the client in reaching the most favorable outcomes, growth and healing.
I believe in order to have total healing and complete growth, individuals must focus on treating all parts of themselves as a whole. This holistic approach includes looking within and at all areas of one's life (physical, mental, emotional, spirtual, etc.) I provide consultations and counseling/psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and advocates. My main therapeutic approaches are Holistic and Cognitive-Behavioral. However, the therapeutic approach chosen will be client centered and problem focused on the issues experienced by the client to assist the client in reaching the most favorable outcomes, growth and healing.
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Donna Renee Adams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Nashville, NC 27856
My ideal client would be anyone who would be interested in aspiring to be all that they were made to be. I would like to help you be intentional about your mental health and your relationships. I can help you learn ways to deal with your anxiety, depression and process any grief that you may be going through. I would like to work with you to help you have a better marriage or to be a more intentional parent. I have enjoyed working with teenagers for years and I also enjoy working with all aged adults. If you find yourself in some kind of struggle and do not know what to do give me a call or email and let's see if I can help.
My ideal client would be anyone who would be interested in aspiring to be all that they were made to be. I would like to help you be intentional about your mental health and your relationships. I can help you learn ways to deal with your anxiety, depression and process any grief that you may be going through. I would like to work with you to help you have a better marriage or to be a more intentional parent. I have enjoyed working with teenagers for years and I also enjoy working with all aged adults. If you find yourself in some kind of struggle and do not know what to do give me a call or email and let's see if I can help.
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Alicia Renee Battle
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, NC 27856
I'm Alicia Renee Battle, owner and therapist at Battle Mental Health. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I believe successful treatment is rooted in a warm, supportive, and trusting relationship. From this foundation I utilize an open mind and non-judgmental stance to gain a thorough understanding of your experience. Together, we will explore and work through barriers to build endurance for the life you are desiring for yourself.
I'm Alicia Renee Battle, owner and therapist at Battle Mental Health. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I believe successful treatment is rooted in a warm, supportive, and trusting relationship. From this foundation I utilize an open mind and non-judgmental stance to gain a thorough understanding of your experience. Together, we will explore and work through barriers to build endurance for the life you are desiring for yourself.
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Blaise Harris
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCASA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bunn, NC 27508
Waitlist for new clients
You good? I ask because I can see that there's a pain in your eyes that you're trying so hard to disguise like everything is okay. I'm asking because I'm genuinely concerned about how you're doing. I know that we often think that people don't care about how we are but me, I do care. So, tell me, are you good? You don't have to hold onto all of that hurt, that anger, that anxiety, that stress, that pressure. You don't have to be the hero. You don't have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders just so you can be criticized for not carrying a bigger boulder.
You good? I ask because I can see that there's a pain in your eyes that you're trying so hard to disguise like everything is okay. I'm asking because I'm genuinely concerned about how you're doing. I know that we often think that people don't care about how we are but me, I do care. So, tell me, are you good? You don't have to hold onto all of that hurt, that anger, that anxiety, that stress, that pressure. You don't have to be the hero. You don't have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders just so you can be criticized for not carrying a bigger boulder.
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Melissa Sevigny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zebulon, NC 27597 (Online Only)
Some people see me to explore childhood trauma. Some people come to me because their job or home life are really stressful. Some come because they’re worried about stuff all the time that they know they shouldn’t be worried about but they are anyway. Some come because their parents are getting older, and they are having to be more involved in their care and the transition to parenting your parent is challenging. Some people are not happy in their relationships, some aren’t happy with themselves and some just need someone to talk to. What all this means is, there is no wrong reason to see a therapist.. I'm here for you!
Some people see me to explore childhood trauma. Some people come to me because their job or home life are really stressful. Some come because they’re worried about stuff all the time that they know they shouldn’t be worried about but they are anyway. Some come because their parents are getting older, and they are having to be more involved in their care and the transition to parenting your parent is challenging. Some people are not happy in their relationships, some aren’t happy with themselves and some just need someone to talk to. What all this means is, there is no wrong reason to see a therapist.. I'm here for you!
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Deborah Hudson Schultheiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisburg, NC 27549 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
We all need to discuss, process and problem solve life's many challenges. I have 35 years experience supporting and caring for clients of all ages who face various difficulties. I will partner with you to explore and create a plan to best assist you in working toward your goals. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post trauma can be reduced while developing positive coping skills. Individual and family sessions are helpful in moving forward in relationships and life's struggles. No problem is too small, or too large, to bring to the table.
We all need to discuss, process and problem solve life's many challenges. I have 35 years experience supporting and caring for clients of all ages who face various difficulties. I will partner with you to explore and create a plan to best assist you in working toward your goals. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post trauma can be reduced while developing positive coping skills. Individual and family sessions are helpful in moving forward in relationships and life's struggles. No problem is too small, or too large, to bring to the table.
Online Therapists
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I believe in meeting my clients where they are and assisting them in moving towards their goals. I take a holistic treatment approach that considers the mind, body, and environment as well as emotional well being to achieve healthy functioning. Empathy, respect, and authenticity are at the foundation of my interactions with clients. I have effectively worked with adults, adolescents, and children in overcoming emotional and behavioral obstacles through the use of CBT, solution-focused strategies, play therapy, and skills training.
I believe in meeting my clients where they are and assisting them in moving towards their goals. I take a holistic treatment approach that considers the mind, body, and environment as well as emotional well being to achieve healthy functioning. Empathy, respect, and authenticity are at the foundation of my interactions with clients. I have effectively worked with adults, adolescents, and children in overcoming emotional and behavioral obstacles through the use of CBT, solution-focused strategies, play therapy, and skills training.
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Sana F. Anas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27612 (Online Only)
I am available for virtual visits with clients in North Carolina and Hawai'i. I have worked with adults who present with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, mania, substance abuse, interpersonal relationship issues, and trauma. I have also worked with clients of varying gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and education level. If you are interested in working together, then please verify your personal information through Headway.co and we can schedule a 15-minute telephone consultation to see if we would be a good match before beginning our telehealth sessions.
I am available for virtual visits with clients in North Carolina and Hawai'i. I have worked with adults who present with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, mania, substance abuse, interpersonal relationship issues, and trauma. I have also worked with clients of varying gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and education level. If you are interested in working together, then please verify your personal information through Headway.co and we can schedule a 15-minute telephone consultation to see if we would be a good match before beginning our telehealth sessions.
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Laura Ann Boswell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28562
I am a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to empower and support my clients and their families in developing healthy adaptive skills as well as managing mental illness and life stressors through an integrative, solution focused counseling approach. I have experience in a range of treatment methods and I tailor my therapeutic approach to address the specific needs of the individual, couple and/or family.
I am a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to empower and support my clients and their families in developing healthy adaptive skills as well as managing mental illness and life stressors through an integrative, solution focused counseling approach. I have experience in a range of treatment methods and I tailor my therapeutic approach to address the specific needs of the individual, couple and/or family.
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Kelly Jo Hart
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28306 (Online Only)
Are you in the place in your life where you just feel done? You feel alone. Every relationship ends in disaster and heartbreak. Whether it is a romantic relationship or a friendship you just seem to pick the wrong people. You often feel disposable and rejected because all the people you want end up leaving you. You hear about people that have found their people and you wonder when will it be your day. When will you find the right relationships that bring you the quality relationships you dream of having. You feel too weak and paralyzed to try again only to find more heartbreak.
Are you in the place in your life where you just feel done? You feel alone. Every relationship ends in disaster and heartbreak. Whether it is a romantic relationship or a friendship you just seem to pick the wrong people. You often feel disposable and rejected because all the people you want end up leaving you. You hear about people that have found their people and you wonder when will it be your day. When will you find the right relationships that bring you the quality relationships you dream of having. You feel too weak and paralyzed to try again only to find more heartbreak.
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I am Vivian Magarino-Gomez and have a M.A. in Art Therapy/Transpersonal Counseling Psychology-which offers clients the best of both eastern and western psychology. With 12 years of mental health experience and 16 years as a public school educator, I offer individual, group, and family therapy for clients age 2-60+ with needs ranging from abuse, trauma, ADHD, gang involvement, PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, emerging sexuality issues, and neurodivergence. My past working in emergency services, school-based therapy, day treatment, group homes, and inpatient, fuels my holistic client-centered approach in outpatient art therapy.
I am Vivian Magarino-Gomez and have a M.A. in Art Therapy/Transpersonal Counseling Psychology-which offers clients the best of both eastern and western psychology. With 12 years of mental health experience and 16 years as a public school educator, I offer individual, group, and family therapy for clients age 2-60+ with needs ranging from abuse, trauma, ADHD, gang involvement, PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, emerging sexuality issues, and neurodivergence. My past working in emergency services, school-based therapy, day treatment, group homes, and inpatient, fuels my holistic client-centered approach in outpatient art therapy.
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Renee Amos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703 (Online Only)
As a compassionate and dedicated LCSW, I am committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. My goal is to walk along with you towards healing and becoming your authentic self.
As a compassionate and dedicated LCSW, I am committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. My goal is to walk along with you towards healing and becoming your authentic self.
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Carolina Counseling Services - Southern Pines, NC
Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Life can be challenging, therapy can help. Our independently contracted therapists work with couples, adults, teens and children to get to where they want to be. We contract with friendly, experienced, licensed clinicians with different specialties who are able to help. Our Southern Pines and Pinehurst offices are warm and welcoming, allowing you to feel at home when meeting with your therapist. Please visit the website for detailed information on how we may assist you: www.CarolinaCounselingServices.com.
Life can be challenging, therapy can help. Our independently contracted therapists work with couples, adults, teens and children to get to where they want to be. We contract with friendly, experienced, licensed clinicians with different specialties who are able to help. Our Southern Pines and Pinehurst offices are warm and welcoming, allowing you to feel at home when meeting with your therapist. Please visit the website for detailed information on how we may assist you: www.CarolinaCounselingServices.com.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Spring Hope, NC
< 10
Therapists in Spring Hope, NC who prioritize treating:
100% | Depression |
100% | Grief |
100% | Trauma and PTSD |
100% | Coping Skills |
67% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Anxiety |
67% | Domestic Abuse |
Average years in practice
28 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
67% | TRICARE |
67% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Spring Hope, NC see their clients
67% | In Person and Online | |
33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Spring Hope?
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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.