Therapists in West Hollywood, CA
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John D Berndt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping couples who are repeatedly caught in conflict find better ways of communicating. I enjoy helping couples work together toward changing their interactions to more positive, more productive and less stressful patterns of communication. I strive to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where both members of a couple will feel heard and understood. I also help individuals connect with others, strengthen their core identity and live more authentic lives. I love helping people create stronger, more meaningful relationships with themselves and with others.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping couples who are repeatedly caught in conflict find better ways of communicating. I enjoy helping couples work together toward changing their interactions to more positive, more productive and less stressful patterns of communication. I strive to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where both members of a couple will feel heard and understood. I also help individuals connect with others, strengthen their core identity and live more authentic lives. I love helping people create stronger, more meaningful relationships with themselves and with others.
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Samantha Juliene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90048 (Online Only)
Hi. I first want to welcome you to my practice and congratulate you on your courage! As a therapist, my goal is to provide a space for you to be authentically who you are without judgment. I provide support during the hard times, ask tough questions when necessary, and work with you to find practical solutions to your challenges. I aim to forge a deep and trusting relationship so that you feel comfortable discussing your most protected thoughts and feelings. There are no quick fixes, but developing the life skills, improving self-respect, and connecting deeply with loved ones are key in building wholeness in mind, body, and spirit!
Hi. I first want to welcome you to my practice and congratulate you on your courage! As a therapist, my goal is to provide a space for you to be authentically who you are without judgment. I provide support during the hard times, ask tough questions when necessary, and work with you to find practical solutions to your challenges. I aim to forge a deep and trusting relationship so that you feel comfortable discussing your most protected thoughts and feelings. There are no quick fixes, but developing the life skills, improving self-respect, and connecting deeply with loved ones are key in building wholeness in mind, body, and spirit!
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Mark Gallo - Therapywerkz!
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90048 (Online Only)
After growing up in a small industrial town in Ohio, I earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in the nascent field of Psycholinguistics. Upon graduation I became an activist at its inception when West Hollywood became the “first gay city in the US”. As a manager of a major niteclub I'm proud to have the doors for guests and staff alike without regard to race, sexuality, gender identity, or abledness and my Practice reflects such inclusivity. I see primarily Adult Individuals of any age; as well as teens ranging in age from 14yo+; and Couples.
After growing up in a small industrial town in Ohio, I earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in the nascent field of Psycholinguistics. Upon graduation I became an activist at its inception when West Hollywood became the “first gay city in the US”. As a manager of a major niteclub I'm proud to have the doors for guests and staff alike without regard to race, sexuality, gender identity, or abledness and my Practice reflects such inclusivity. I see primarily Adult Individuals of any age; as well as teens ranging in age from 14yo+; and Couples.
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Psychotherapy can be a challenging and rewarding process. People often come to treatment to talk about what's wrong, but it is also important to talk about what's right. Each person has natural areas of strength we can capitalize on to increase coping skills, reduce distress, improve relationships, and develop a more adaptive outlook. With a collaborative approach that combines insight-oriented and goal-directed interventions, we will work together to create new pathways towards well-being.
Psychotherapy can be a challenging and rewarding process. People often come to treatment to talk about what's wrong, but it is also important to talk about what's right. Each person has natural areas of strength we can capitalize on to increase coping skills, reduce distress, improve relationships, and develop a more adaptive outlook. With a collaborative approach that combines insight-oriented and goal-directed interventions, we will work together to create new pathways towards well-being.
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Andrew Merrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90048
I work with men who are ready to face themselves, their past, present and future with courage and honesty; men who are prepared to take a closer look at their own reflection. In the pursuit of better answers about ourselves we cannot underestimate the power of asking better questions. I'm a proactive collaborative partner toward growing, expressing, exploring or resolving what you bring into therapy. A quote that symbolizes our work is "Once there was a man who was afraid of his shadow. Then he met it. Now he glows in the dark."
I work with men who are ready to face themselves, their past, present and future with courage and honesty; men who are prepared to take a closer look at their own reflection. In the pursuit of better answers about ourselves we cannot underestimate the power of asking better questions. I'm a proactive collaborative partner toward growing, expressing, exploring or resolving what you bring into therapy. A quote that symbolizes our work is "Once there was a man who was afraid of his shadow. Then he met it. Now he glows in the dark."
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When someone has experienced psychosis, depression, trauma or anxiety, it can be very challenging to know how to manage and return to the life you had planned. Working with someone who understands these challenges and how to navigate a new path, can greatly improve understanding and awareness, which can be the first stage in moving toward recovery from these difficulties. Focusing on collaborative care from a strength-based approach can improve self-esteem and confidence as you move toward your goals. Understanding your strengths can be a powerful way to work on your objectives, and help you identify any changes you want to make.
When someone has experienced psychosis, depression, trauma or anxiety, it can be very challenging to know how to manage and return to the life you had planned. Working with someone who understands these challenges and how to navigate a new path, can greatly improve understanding and awareness, which can be the first stage in moving toward recovery from these difficulties. Focusing on collaborative care from a strength-based approach can improve self-esteem and confidence as you move toward your goals. Understanding your strengths can be a powerful way to work on your objectives, and help you identify any changes you want to make.
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I have worked since 2005 with clients with depression, stress, men's issues, and other life challenges, primarily in community mental health with marginalized and underserved communities. I see people seeking support for many difficulties, including:imposter syndrome, self-esteem, boundaries, vulnerability, shame, communication skills, difficulty asking for help or saying "no," and more. Reducing self-judgment will help you to make better decisions that are aligned with your core values. This will ultimately free you from negative thoughts or worries so you are more fully available for all the important things in your life.
I have worked since 2005 with clients with depression, stress, men's issues, and other life challenges, primarily in community mental health with marginalized and underserved communities. I see people seeking support for many difficulties, including:imposter syndrome, self-esteem, boundaries, vulnerability, shame, communication skills, difficulty asking for help or saying "no," and more. Reducing self-judgment will help you to make better decisions that are aligned with your core values. This will ultimately free you from negative thoughts or worries so you are more fully available for all the important things in your life.
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Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
Are you a gay man who is trying to reduce conflict in your relationship? Do you have concerns about sexual frequency or performance/satisfaction? Do you want help in how to grow your career/income, cope with workplace stress, gain self-confidence in sex and dating, or cope with a medical or psychiatric challenge (depression, anxiety, ADD, OCD, PTSD)? Support for healing from a traumatic experience (violent crime, illness, accident), or recovering from difficult past experiences in your Family of Origin or past relationships? Recover from substance issues? I help gay men with all of these issues and more in my long (32 years) career.
Are you a gay man who is trying to reduce conflict in your relationship? Do you have concerns about sexual frequency or performance/satisfaction? Do you want help in how to grow your career/income, cope with workplace stress, gain self-confidence in sex and dating, or cope with a medical or psychiatric challenge (depression, anxiety, ADD, OCD, PTSD)? Support for healing from a traumatic experience (violent crime, illness, accident), or recovering from difficult past experiences in your Family of Origin or past relationships? Recover from substance issues? I help gay men with all of these issues and more in my long (32 years) career.
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As a psychologist, writer, and trauma survivor, it's my passion and privilege to help others overcome life-changing tragedies. I'm dedicated to helping people make sense of the painful experiences that have shaped their lives. Over decades of education and personal exploration, I've had the good fortune to put together some of the essential pieces in life's puzzle. My new book, "Daddy" —which the The San Francisco Chronicle calls "“a thoughtful and expansive biography of PTSD” and “a compelling narrative of familial history"— draws from these experiences to explore violence, identity, and personal and collective trauma in America.
As a psychologist, writer, and trauma survivor, it's my passion and privilege to help others overcome life-changing tragedies. I'm dedicated to helping people make sense of the painful experiences that have shaped their lives. Over decades of education and personal exploration, I've had the good fortune to put together some of the essential pieces in life's puzzle. My new book, "Daddy" —which the The San Francisco Chronicle calls "“a thoughtful and expansive biography of PTSD” and “a compelling narrative of familial history"— draws from these experiences to explore violence, identity, and personal and collective trauma in America.
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Julie Sortais
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Hello! I am so glad you are here. I truly believe that therapy helps all of us work through the things that may be holding us back and move toward the lives we want. The bulk of my experience (19 years) has been working with patients in healthcare settings who were coping with chronic illnesses. Thus, I have a unique passion for helping people who are learning to accept circumstances outside of their control. These same patients also struggled with relationship issues, feelings of depression and anxiety and adjustment issues. This work history makes me best suited to help clients who are struggling with any of the above issues.
Hello! I am so glad you are here. I truly believe that therapy helps all of us work through the things that may be holding us back and move toward the lives we want. The bulk of my experience (19 years) has been working with patients in healthcare settings who were coping with chronic illnesses. Thus, I have a unique passion for helping people who are learning to accept circumstances outside of their control. These same patients also struggled with relationship issues, feelings of depression and anxiety and adjustment issues. This work history makes me best suited to help clients who are struggling with any of the above issues.
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Welcome to my Psychology Today page and thank you for your interest. Most of us need help at some point in our lives. There's no need to struggle alone,I can help. My sessions take advantage of the fact that our brains are plastic and can change patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. How do I know this? For twenty years I have helped clients alleviate depression, grief, anxiety and stress, worked through relationship problems, and identified and stopped self-destructive patterns and situations that disrupt daily life.
Welcome to my Psychology Today page and thank you for your interest. Most of us need help at some point in our lives. There's no need to struggle alone,I can help. My sessions take advantage of the fact that our brains are plastic and can change patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. How do I know this? For twenty years I have helped clients alleviate depression, grief, anxiety and stress, worked through relationship problems, and identified and stopped self-destructive patterns and situations that disrupt daily life.
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Jeff Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I have been working with men for almost 20 years now. One of my clients recently expressed to me that he is "grateful to have this space to be vulnerable because he feels that his wife would not understand." As humans, we need that place to be authentic, raw and honest with ourselves. My clients are creatives, attorneys, financial and media executives, engineers, and students, to highlight a few. They are grappling with family and career pressures, while struggling to care for themselves. Some are struggling with a substance dependency. Some are finding themselves acting out in a manner that is not serving them emotionally.
I have been working with men for almost 20 years now. One of my clients recently expressed to me that he is "grateful to have this space to be vulnerable because he feels that his wife would not understand." As humans, we need that place to be authentic, raw and honest with ourselves. My clients are creatives, attorneys, financial and media executives, engineers, and students, to highlight a few. They are grappling with family and career pressures, while struggling to care for themselves. Some are struggling with a substance dependency. Some are finding themselves acting out in a manner that is not serving them emotionally.
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Dana Zienert Kind
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I am committed to, and very passionate about, working with people to help them find deeper meaning and fulfillment in their lives. I feel therapy is a place where you can feel safe to openly express yourself, as you work side-by-side with someone who will assist you in building self-awareness, promote change, and ultimately improve your relationships and your life.
I am committed to, and very passionate about, working with people to help them find deeper meaning and fulfillment in their lives. I feel therapy is a place where you can feel safe to openly express yourself, as you work side-by-side with someone who will assist you in building self-awareness, promote change, and ultimately improve your relationships and your life.
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Andrew Saunders
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I help people navigate the big choices in life, confront issues like depression and anxiety, and face down bigger problems like addiction or unresolved trauma. Maybe you sense something isn’t quite right — your job, your marriage, your personal relationships and want to get “back on track.” Together we can face difficult choices, move through the stages of change, and help you recover a sense of personal integrity. I work with couples, individuals, and sometimes families to improve communication, explore values, and address underlying issues which may be a source of conflict.
I help people navigate the big choices in life, confront issues like depression and anxiety, and face down bigger problems like addiction or unresolved trauma. Maybe you sense something isn’t quite right — your job, your marriage, your personal relationships and want to get “back on track.” Together we can face difficult choices, move through the stages of change, and help you recover a sense of personal integrity. I work with couples, individuals, and sometimes families to improve communication, explore values, and address underlying issues which may be a source of conflict.
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My therapeutic style is nurturing and empowerment driven. I value collaborative and affirmative care and I pay attention to the importance of culture and intersections of identity. I find it important to focus on the present moment, as well as the environment, biology, family of origin and upbringing, and holistic factors. I like to teach clients skills to observe emotion and its experience in the body, and ways to access and activate the imagination. Whether it's your first time in therapy, or you've experienced it before, we explore your needs together, at your pace.
My therapeutic style is nurturing and empowerment driven. I value collaborative and affirmative care and I pay attention to the importance of culture and intersections of identity. I find it important to focus on the present moment, as well as the environment, biology, family of origin and upbringing, and holistic factors. I like to teach clients skills to observe emotion and its experience in the body, and ways to access and activate the imagination. Whether it's your first time in therapy, or you've experienced it before, we explore your needs together, at your pace.
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Amanda Silvers
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Native to Los Angeles, Amanda was captivated from a young age by the stark discrepancies in mental health services available to marginalized communities compared to the surrounding populations living only just next door. Prolonged exposure further lead her awareness of a growing divide for which there seemed no clear solution. Frustrated by a lack of meaningful social impact, Amanda was driven to commit her life to seeking clinical solutions to broad societal issues.
Native to Los Angeles, Amanda was captivated from a young age by the stark discrepancies in mental health services available to marginalized communities compared to the surrounding populations living only just next door. Prolonged exposure further lead her awareness of a growing divide for which there seemed no clear solution. Frustrated by a lack of meaningful social impact, Amanda was driven to commit her life to seeking clinical solutions to broad societal issues.
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Steven (Ivan) Cospewicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Steven (Ivan) Cospewicz; I'm an LCSW licensed in California, Nevada, and New York. I use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and a foundation in Motivational Interviewing, as well as Socratic Questioning. I focus diagnostically on mild to moderate anxiety and depression, as well as have experience in the more traditionally persistent diagnoses.
Hello, my name is Steven (Ivan) Cospewicz; I'm an LCSW licensed in California, Nevada, and New York. I use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and a foundation in Motivational Interviewing, as well as Socratic Questioning. I focus diagnostically on mild to moderate anxiety and depression, as well as have experience in the more traditionally persistent diagnoses.
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Gabrielle Freire
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, #45069
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
If you are searching for a therapist right now it may be due to the ongoing changes we have in the world around us. So much is changing which can increase feelings of stress or anxiety. You may worry about losing your job or you may need help adjusting to changes at home. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and trauma and can assist you in learning how to cope with your emotions and move forward in life. I am trained in EMDR and the Flash Technique to assist you in reducing trauma, a phobia or help you work with grief. I do not complete disability paperwork.
If you are searching for a therapist right now it may be due to the ongoing changes we have in the world around us. So much is changing which can increase feelings of stress or anxiety. You may worry about losing your job or you may need help adjusting to changes at home. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and trauma and can assist you in learning how to cope with your emotions and move forward in life. I am trained in EMDR and the Flash Technique to assist you in reducing trauma, a phobia or help you work with grief. I do not complete disability paperwork.
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Thomas Roslak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Welcome and congratulations on your mental health improvement and journey. Some of the issues that I specialize in are life optimization, getting unstuck, changing unhelpful patterns, ADHD issues, and decreasing anxiety and depression. Together we will identify your needs, wants, and desires in order to implement actions directly associated with achieving your goals. You will learn to develop your self-esteem, confidence, commitment/dedication/follow through, and identify concrete plans that allow you to create a new path forward.
Welcome and congratulations on your mental health improvement and journey. Some of the issues that I specialize in are life optimization, getting unstuck, changing unhelpful patterns, ADHD issues, and decreasing anxiety and depression. Together we will identify your needs, wants, and desires in order to implement actions directly associated with achieving your goals. You will learn to develop your self-esteem, confidence, commitment/dedication/follow through, and identify concrete plans that allow you to create a new path forward.
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Ken Van Fossen Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
I firmly believe living a life of authenticity and balance will lead one to the life they seek. I engage my clients through active listening, conversation and safe exploration within an affirmative space that is free from judgment. My practice combines both traditional methods to provide insight and awareness to the root of individual struggles, coupled with a modern approach to guide clear integration of techniques for lasting change.
I firmly believe living a life of authenticity and balance will lead one to the life they seek. I engage my clients through active listening, conversation and safe exploration within an affirmative space that is free from judgment. My practice combines both traditional methods to provide insight and awareness to the root of individual struggles, coupled with a modern approach to guide clear integration of techniques for lasting change.
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Number of Therapists in West Hollywood, CA
600+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in West Hollywood, CA who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
89% | Relationship Issues |
88% | Depression |
79% | Self Esteem |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Grief |
64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
60% | Aetna |
52% | Cigna and Evernorth |
48% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in West Hollywood, CA see their clients
64% | In Person and Online | |
36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
54% | Female | |
44% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in West Hollywood?
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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.