Therapists in Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY
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Nicole Cuttita
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Meaningful relationships help maintain mental and physical health and can be an antidote to stress. When our core relationships are struggling or when we're struggling to build core relationships, the stress and loneliness can permeate all aspects of our lives. Relational stress and loneliness are reasons many people seek the support of a therapist. Through therapy, clients can explore relationship patterns and barriers preventing them from making and maintaining meaningful and warm connection with others.
Meaningful relationships help maintain mental and physical health and can be an antidote to stress. When our core relationships are struggling or when we're struggling to build core relationships, the stress and loneliness can permeate all aspects of our lives. Relational stress and loneliness are reasons many people seek the support of a therapist. Through therapy, clients can explore relationship patterns and barriers preventing them from making and maintaining meaningful and warm connection with others.
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My approach to therapy is to create a supportive and compassionate space that will allow us to challenge and explore patterns of behavior, relationship dynamics, thoughts and experiences, while allowing healing to occur on the path to achieving your therapeutic goals.
My approach to therapy is to create a supportive and compassionate space that will allow us to challenge and explore patterns of behavior, relationship dynamics, thoughts and experiences, while allowing healing to occur on the path to achieving your therapeutic goals.
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Meghan Lunne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Building and maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself and others creates a solid foundation for all areas of your life. Sometimes these relationships flow with ease and other times we are faced with challenges or transitions that might feel difficult to navigate alone. I work one-on-one with adults in providing therapeutic support through a collaborative, dynamic, and personalized approach. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, trauma, and grief.
Building and maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself and others creates a solid foundation for all areas of your life. Sometimes these relationships flow with ease and other times we are faced with challenges or transitions that might feel difficult to navigate alone. I work one-on-one with adults in providing therapeutic support through a collaborative, dynamic, and personalized approach. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, trauma, and grief.
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Alexa Rillman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
I am a New York based psychotherapist that offers individual therapy to adults and adolescents who are experiencing concerns related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBTQIA+ issues. My aim is to create an environment that allows for curiosity and exploration of what keeps you stuck right now and what can help move you forward. I also have a particular interest in how cultural and societal factors impact that way we see ourselves and the challenges we face.
I am a New York based psychotherapist that offers individual therapy to adults and adolescents who are experiencing concerns related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBTQIA+ issues. My aim is to create an environment that allows for curiosity and exploration of what keeps you stuck right now and what can help move you forward. I also have a particular interest in how cultural and societal factors impact that way we see ourselves and the challenges we face.
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Benjamin Heim Shepard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
By day, Benjamin Shepard, PhD, LMSW, works as Professor of Human Services at City Tech/CUNY. By night, he works to meet people where they are at, helping them find adaptive tools for living in a complicated world. He works from a harm reduction approach, helping those in care beat back stigmatizing narratives, in favor of more adaptive approaches. He takes a decidedly open, non-judgemental approach to working with drug users, those interested in alternative lifestyles, and those who feel as though they are outsiders. He has worked with activists for years and understands the complicated feelings of grief and burnout many feel.
By day, Benjamin Shepard, PhD, LMSW, works as Professor of Human Services at City Tech/CUNY. By night, he works to meet people where they are at, helping them find adaptive tools for living in a complicated world. He works from a harm reduction approach, helping those in care beat back stigmatizing narratives, in favor of more adaptive approaches. He takes a decidedly open, non-judgemental approach to working with drug users, those interested in alternative lifestyles, and those who feel as though they are outsiders. He has worked with activists for years and understands the complicated feelings of grief and burnout many feel.
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My name is Xavier Walker, I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am licensed in New York with 6 years of professional work experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I typically work with adult clients aging from 18-70. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression.
My name is Xavier Walker, I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am licensed in New York with 6 years of professional work experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I typically work with adult clients aging from 18-70. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression.
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Hasani Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who desires to improve the quality of their life. Someone who feels stuck in certain behavior patters or thought patterns and wants to live their full life with joy and contentment. Clients who want to wake up each day with confidence and the tolerance level to manage their thought and feeling and making choices that expand their life and capacity to be in it.
My ideal client is someone who desires to improve the quality of their life. Someone who feels stuck in certain behavior patters or thought patterns and wants to live their full life with joy and contentment. Clients who want to wake up each day with confidence and the tolerance level to manage their thought and feeling and making choices that expand their life and capacity to be in it.
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I see therapy as a partnership where we co-create a space that fosters healing, exploration, and growth. In this space, we will work together to help you gain a better understanding of your relationship to yourself and to others. My approach will be tailored to your specific needs through various modalities. These may include: considering how early life experiences have shaped who you are today, understanding how to bring awareness and attention to various emotional experiences, or learning how to examine and hold the many different parts of ourselves that make us who we are.
I see therapy as a partnership where we co-create a space that fosters healing, exploration, and growth. In this space, we will work together to help you gain a better understanding of your relationship to yourself and to others. My approach will be tailored to your specific needs through various modalities. These may include: considering how early life experiences have shaped who you are today, understanding how to bring awareness and attention to various emotional experiences, or learning how to examine and hold the many different parts of ourselves that make us who we are.
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Dr. Mitch and Lisa Marriages/Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. sessions Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. sessions Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
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Robert Kaye-Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11215
With curiosity and compassion I aim to offer individuals not merely a physical space to sort through concerns; but the opportunity to create space in the thought process for insight to occur. Through reflection on relationships, and the collaborative examination of formative experiences, we will drive toward the identification and adoption of alternative perspectives. This is a reliable path to healing and meaningful, lasting change. Please do not hesitate to contact me for a free consultation to determine if I would be a "good fit" to aid you in addressing concerns.
With curiosity and compassion I aim to offer individuals not merely a physical space to sort through concerns; but the opportunity to create space in the thought process for insight to occur. Through reflection on relationships, and the collaborative examination of formative experiences, we will drive toward the identification and adoption of alternative perspectives. This is a reliable path to healing and meaningful, lasting change. Please do not hesitate to contact me for a free consultation to determine if I would be a "good fit" to aid you in addressing concerns.
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Joshua Immanuel Ware
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a true believer that we are spiritual beings that are having physical experiences. At times, these physical experiences can cause us to feel detached from community with ourselves, our family members, and friends. This detachment can bring about feelings and emotions that are difficult to sit with. Feelings like sadness, worry, hopelessness, confusion, and emptiness. These feelings are normal and my goal is to create a safe space for you to find your way back to community through humanizing your experiences; to use your strengths along with the resources around you to make that journey seem more possible.
I am a true believer that we are spiritual beings that are having physical experiences. At times, these physical experiences can cause us to feel detached from community with ourselves, our family members, and friends. This detachment can bring about feelings and emotions that are difficult to sit with. Feelings like sadness, worry, hopelessness, confusion, and emptiness. These feelings are normal and my goal is to create a safe space for you to find your way back to community through humanizing your experiences; to use your strengths along with the resources around you to make that journey seem more possible.
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Ivy Kaminer Askew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
It is my belief that therapy is a way to develop a deeper understanding of ourselves. There are many specific goals of therapy, but the work leads us towards living a more vital and authentic life. Sometimes we feel stuck and stagnant and don’t know how to get “un-stuck”. Sometimes we need help dealing with all of the pressures that we face in life, with conflicts in interpersonal relationships. Sometimes we need a hand. Together, you and I will use techniques which will help you to deepen self-awareness and give you the power to heal yourself.
It is my belief that therapy is a way to develop a deeper understanding of ourselves. There are many specific goals of therapy, but the work leads us towards living a more vital and authentic life. Sometimes we feel stuck and stagnant and don’t know how to get “un-stuck”. Sometimes we need help dealing with all of the pressures that we face in life, with conflicts in interpersonal relationships. Sometimes we need a hand. Together, you and I will use techniques which will help you to deepen self-awareness and give you the power to heal yourself.
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Catherine Drasdo
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Catherine. I strive to create a collaborative and empowering therapeutic environment where clients can explore, heal and thrive. When we work together, you are not just another client – you’re a unique individual with your own story and struggles. Whether you’re grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues or other life challenges, I am there to support you on your path to healing and transformation.
Hi, I’m Catherine. I strive to create a collaborative and empowering therapeutic environment where clients can explore, heal and thrive. When we work together, you are not just another client – you’re a unique individual with your own story and struggles. Whether you’re grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues or other life challenges, I am there to support you on your path to healing and transformation.
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Charlotte Howorth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11231
As a psychotherapist in private practice, and Clinical Director of a therpaeutic agency, I bring a depth of expertise to my work that has been sharpened by 20 years of clinical experience. The cornerstone of my therapeutic work is to help people become fully present in the Here and Now, free from dysfunctional roles, psychological distortions, and trauma. To help clients rest into this connection with themselves and their environment I use a variety of modalities including Psychanalytic Relational Self Psychology, Spiritual Psychology, Focusing, and EMDR. I work with individuals, couples, families, groups, and lead workshops, teach, and supervise internationally."
As a psychotherapist in private practice, and Clinical Director of a therpaeutic agency, I bring a depth of expertise to my work that has been sharpened by 20 years of clinical experience. The cornerstone of my therapeutic work is to help people become fully present in the Here and Now, free from dysfunctional roles, psychological distortions, and trauma. To help clients rest into this connection with themselves and their environment I use a variety of modalities including Psychanalytic Relational Self Psychology, Spiritual Psychology, Focusing, and EMDR. I work with individuals, couples, families, groups, and lead workshops, teach, and supervise internationally."
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I focus on loss, both death-related and non-death-related. I have devoted my work to supporting grievers, explaining the nuanced and complex grief process, as well as identifying strategies to help navigate the new abnormal. I also work with clients at end-of-life to help them and their families talk about what comes next. Whether you have experienced the death of a sibling, parent or parent-figure, spouse/partner, an adult child, friend or colleague or pregnancy loss, or are struggling with the loss of identity, loss of a job, loss of a romantic relationship, retirement, or other life transitions, I'm here for it.
I focus on loss, both death-related and non-death-related. I have devoted my work to supporting grievers, explaining the nuanced and complex grief process, as well as identifying strategies to help navigate the new abnormal. I also work with clients at end-of-life to help them and their families talk about what comes next. Whether you have experienced the death of a sibling, parent or parent-figure, spouse/partner, an adult child, friend or colleague or pregnancy loss, or are struggling with the loss of identity, loss of a job, loss of a romantic relationship, retirement, or other life transitions, I'm here for it.
Angie Wassif
Licensed Master Social Worker, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
Are you feeling sad, lacking confidence, or in a transitional space? Do you want to develop a relationship with yourself, based on love and self-care? I will support you to recognize your inner strengths, develop confidence, and improve resilience. Using a person-centered and solution oriented approach, I will help you create tangible strategies to navigate your world and relationships effectively.
Are you feeling sad, lacking confidence, or in a transitional space? Do you want to develop a relationship with yourself, based on love and self-care? I will support you to recognize your inner strengths, develop confidence, and improve resilience. Using a person-centered and solution oriented approach, I will help you create tangible strategies to navigate your world and relationships effectively.
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Tina Tacorian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Are you feeling stuck or unsatisfied in your relationships? Do you feel like you have a hard time connecting with the people in your life? Maybe you feel overwhelmed or like you’re just going through the motions to get by? Or perhaps you want to feel more alive and energized but are afraid of being rejected or abandoned? The capacity for emotional growth and transformation lies within each of us and I believe this begins with the healing power of authentic human relationships. It is only when we feel safe that we can begin to transform our pain.
Are you feeling stuck or unsatisfied in your relationships? Do you feel like you have a hard time connecting with the people in your life? Maybe you feel overwhelmed or like you’re just going through the motions to get by? Or perhaps you want to feel more alive and energized but are afraid of being rejected or abandoned? The capacity for emotional growth and transformation lies within each of us and I believe this begins with the healing power of authentic human relationships. It is only when we feel safe that we can begin to transform our pain.
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Susanna Beacom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
In these unsettling times, it can be all too easy to revert to the comfort of the familiar. But before you act reflexively, ask yourself whether you can imagine acting reflectively and with intention. Our work together will encourage you to examine your automatic beliefs and default settings and question whether old patterns are serving you well. Experimenting with fresh approaches to challenging situations often leads to surprising new outcomes and allows you to reshape the narrative you carry about yourself, which in turn may shift your relationships with others.
In these unsettling times, it can be all too easy to revert to the comfort of the familiar. But before you act reflexively, ask yourself whether you can imagine acting reflectively and with intention. Our work together will encourage you to examine your automatic beliefs and default settings and question whether old patterns are serving you well. Experimenting with fresh approaches to challenging situations often leads to surprising new outcomes and allows you to reshape the narrative you carry about yourself, which in turn may shift your relationships with others.
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Matthew Morse
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
Do you suffer from runaway anxiety and stress? Perhaps you feel too "on edge" or irritable and physically tense? If so, you also probably don't sleep well at night. Maybe in order to function, you've also developed an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, weed, or another substance and would like to learn to enjoy your drug(s) of choice in a measured and less harmful manner? Maybe you're struggling with a major life transition, such as starting a new career, a serious medical diagnosis, a divorce or the death of a loved one? Life can be wildly unfair, and sometimes the piling on of stressors can be overwhelming.
Do you suffer from runaway anxiety and stress? Perhaps you feel too "on edge" or irritable and physically tense? If so, you also probably don't sleep well at night. Maybe in order to function, you've also developed an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, weed, or another substance and would like to learn to enjoy your drug(s) of choice in a measured and less harmful manner? Maybe you're struggling with a major life transition, such as starting a new career, a serious medical diagnosis, a divorce or the death of a loved one? Life can be wildly unfair, and sometimes the piling on of stressors can be overwhelming.
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If you are struggling in certain areas of your life, I'm here to help facilitate working towards some resolution. Sometimes it can be difficult to understand why we continue to feel a certain way, or how we keep finding ourselves in the same situations over and over again feeling disconnected from our own life and the people around us. Through our work together we can identify all of those areas and develop tools and techniques to better navigate them and improve our overall quality of life. As a South Asian man I also create space to incorporate work around identity, systemic impact and a macro lens if that feels relevant.
If you are struggling in certain areas of your life, I'm here to help facilitate working towards some resolution. Sometimes it can be difficult to understand why we continue to feel a certain way, or how we keep finding ourselves in the same situations over and over again feeling disconnected from our own life and the people around us. Through our work together we can identify all of those areas and develop tools and techniques to better navigate them and improve our overall quality of life. As a South Asian man I also create space to incorporate work around identity, systemic impact and a macro lens if that feels relevant.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY
80+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
79% | Self Esteem |
78% | Relationship Issues |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Grief |
66% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
80% | Aetna |
71% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
51% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY see their clients
53% | In Person and Online | |
47% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
23% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Gowanus, Brooklyn?
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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.