Therapists in Powers, OR

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Jennifer von Felden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Powers, OR 97466  (Online Only)
This is a significant first step in a journey towards healing, growth, and well-being. I believe each person has strengths that can be directed to make the desired changes they want in their lives. We can work together to clarify and prioritize your concerns, develop goals, and identify strengths and resources to help bring you closer to the life you want to live.
This is a significant first step in a journey towards healing, growth, and well-being. I believe each person has strengths that can be directed to make the desired changes they want in their lives. We can work together to clarify and prioritize your concerns, develop goals, and identify strengths and resources to help bring you closer to the life you want to live.
(541) 236-9604 View (541) 236-9604

Online Therapists

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Rev. Dr. Karen Love Baisinger
Counselor, MDiv, DMin, QMHP-C
Verified Verified
Coos Bay, OR 97420
NEW psycho-spiritual process groups now forming. Receive the support in compassionate community that you need to make life changes. Challenged by grief? Suffering due to parent/adult child estrangement? Grief comes in many forms, from the losses of aging, a loved one from death, divorce or estrangement, conflicted relationships, and other manifestations of impermanence, change. Collectively, we struggle with eco-anxiety and climate grief, consciously or unconsciously. Walk with a trusted, experienced guide and compassionate ally on your path of healing.
NEW psycho-spiritual process groups now forming. Receive the support in compassionate community that you need to make life changes. Challenged by grief? Suffering due to parent/adult child estrangement? Grief comes in many forms, from the losses of aging, a loved one from death, divorce or estrangement, conflicted relationships, and other manifestations of impermanence, change. Collectively, we struggle with eco-anxiety and climate grief, consciously or unconsciously. Walk with a trusted, experienced guide and compassionate ally on your path of healing.
(541) 329-1407 View (541) 329-1407
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Selah Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Springfield, OR 97477
Are you feeling lost and in need of an advocate and partner to reach your goals? Depression or anxiety crippling your quality of life? Feeling broken from trauma? Selah Counseling & Wellness provides child, teen and adult therapy as well as couples and family therapy for ages 4 - 65+ years of age. Selah creates a space for holistic healing, with the opportunity to integrate mental and physical health with our partner Bryce Family Medicine for a full mind-heart-body union.
Are you feeling lost and in need of an advocate and partner to reach your goals? Depression or anxiety crippling your quality of life? Feeling broken from trauma? Selah Counseling & Wellness provides child, teen and adult therapy as well as couples and family therapy for ages 4 - 65+ years of age. Selah creates a space for holistic healing, with the opportunity to integrate mental and physical health with our partner Bryce Family Medicine for a full mind-heart-body union.
(541) 423-2633 View (541) 423-2633
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Celeste Hettman
Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP-R, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Central Point, OR 97502  (Online Only)
Congratulations on taking a courageous step towards your goals! It's my mission to help you realize those goals. Imagine a day where you trust yourself. You trust your body. You eat and move your body intuitively. You effectively cope with the stresses of life, unimpeded by past trauma or experiences of anxiety or depression. You enjoy supportive relationships and are actively achieving your life goals. You are living a life in alignment with your values instead of doubts. This is the future I envision for you and what I would like to help you work towards.
Congratulations on taking a courageous step towards your goals! It's my mission to help you realize those goals. Imagine a day where you trust yourself. You trust your body. You eat and move your body intuitively. You effectively cope with the stresses of life, unimpeded by past trauma or experiences of anxiety or depression. You enjoy supportive relationships and are actively achieving your life goals. You are living a life in alignment with your values instead of doubts. This is the future I envision for you and what I would like to help you work towards.
(541) 209-3672 View (541) 209-3672
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Kimberly Eikenberry @ Braveheart Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MBA, QMHP, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Medford, OR 97504
Waitlist for new clients
Are you or your teen experiencing high rates of stress, anxiety, depression or a general sense of feeling overwhelmed by your current day to day life? Are you experiencing a sense of disempowerment & in need of a strength-based & trauma-informed approach? As a clinician, I specialize in helping individuals & families regain that sense of balance via behavior management, personal growth exploration & internal systems work. You are my perfect client if you're seeking increased clarity & control over your behaviors, thoughts & emotions.
Are you or your teen experiencing high rates of stress, anxiety, depression or a general sense of feeling overwhelmed by your current day to day life? Are you experiencing a sense of disempowerment & in need of a strength-based & trauma-informed approach? As a clinician, I specialize in helping individuals & families regain that sense of balance via behavior management, personal growth exploration & internal systems work. You are my perfect client if you're seeking increased clarity & control over your behaviors, thoughts & emotions.
(458) 235-4505 View (458) 235-4505
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Nicole Nemeth... Blue Heron Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSWA, CADC I
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97403
My goal in therapy is to help you achieve a deeper understanding of why you may struggle to cope with stress and anxiety or make the desired behavioral changes you identify as needed in your life. I will work with you to explore your goals and motives, while learning about the neurobiological underpinnings of what we understand as our human "fight, flight of freeze" responses, which can often sabotage our ability to respond in ways that avoid exacerbating our situation and/or damaging our relationships with others. Together we will explore how you can learn to identify and short-circuit your emotional triggers.
My goal in therapy is to help you achieve a deeper understanding of why you may struggle to cope with stress and anxiety or make the desired behavioral changes you identify as needed in your life. I will work with you to explore your goals and motives, while learning about the neurobiological underpinnings of what we understand as our human "fight, flight of freeze" responses, which can often sabotage our ability to respond in ways that avoid exacerbating our situation and/or damaging our relationships with others. Together we will explore how you can learn to identify and short-circuit your emotional triggers.
(541) 627-8044 View (541) 627-8044
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Sky Snogren, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520  (Online Only)
As a body-centered psychotherapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we cannot change difficult situations of the past, we can change the way the past impacts your present. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Whether you are struggling with depression, trauma, relationship issues, identity crisis or other issues making you feel stuck, I am here to help. I am person-centered and utilize mindfulness practices, body-centered psychotherapy and Brain Spotting as well as Cognitive Behavioral in my practice.
As a body-centered psychotherapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we cannot change difficult situations of the past, we can change the way the past impacts your present. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Whether you are struggling with depression, trauma, relationship issues, identity crisis or other issues making you feel stuck, I am here to help. I am person-centered and utilize mindfulness practices, body-centered psychotherapy and Brain Spotting as well as Cognitive Behavioral in my practice.
(505) 392-3280 View (505) 392-3280
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Erika K. Patterson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401
A growing body of research combined with long-standing clinical wisdom supports the holistic inclusion of mind, body, and spirit to alleviate personal pain, strengthen health, provide the foundations for growth, and encourage lasting change.
A growing body of research combined with long-standing clinical wisdom supports the holistic inclusion of mind, body, and spirit to alleviate personal pain, strengthen health, provide the foundations for growth, and encourage lasting change.
(541) 534-0844 View (541) 534-0844
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Greg Garrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coquille, OR 97423
I provide an authentic therapeutic relationship in a safe and comfortable setting as a part-time contracted provider for Gentle Breeze Counseling in Coquille. I've had the privilege of working with many incredible adults of all ages in a wide variety of settings. I also currently work with junior and high school aged youth as a school-based therapist for Coos Health and Wellness. The primary populations I serve in private practice are adolescent aged youth and adults. I seek to meet you from a place of respect, empathetic understanding, and with a genuine interest in your needs, your hopes, and your goals as an individual therapist.
I provide an authentic therapeutic relationship in a safe and comfortable setting as a part-time contracted provider for Gentle Breeze Counseling in Coquille. I've had the privilege of working with many incredible adults of all ages in a wide variety of settings. I also currently work with junior and high school aged youth as a school-based therapist for Coos Health and Wellness. The primary populations I serve in private practice are adolescent aged youth and adults. I seek to meet you from a place of respect, empathetic understanding, and with a genuine interest in your needs, your hopes, and your goals as an individual therapist.
(541) 287-7611 View (541) 287-7611
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Cassandra Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520  (Online Only)
When working with clients I prioritize the therapeutic relationship. We become a team working toward your goals, and I place significant value on honesty, authenticity, humor, compassion, validation, and accountability into our work together. Since starting my counseling practice I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds experiencing various challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, gender dysphoria, grief, interpersonal issues, life transitions, adoption, self-esteem, bipolar II disorder, and more.
When working with clients I prioritize the therapeutic relationship. We become a team working toward your goals, and I place significant value on honesty, authenticity, humor, compassion, validation, and accountability into our work together. Since starting my counseling practice I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds experiencing various challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, gender dysphoria, grief, interpersonal issues, life transitions, adoption, self-esteem, bipolar II disorder, and more.
(503) 966-8721 View (503) 966-8721
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Kari Stubbert
Professional Counselor Associate , MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97401
Life can be stressful, challenging, and overwhelming at times. You may be feeling stuck, uncertain, or burnt out and deeply desire change, but are struggling to make the change you want to experience. You may be grieving a loss or in a transition point in your life, and are unsure of what to do or how to claim your power. You may have experienced discrimination, microaggressions, racism, and systemic or gendered oppression. Perhaps you're a student, in a helping profession, a seasoned professional, an academic, or a creative person navigating change and looking for growth and finding your own definition of success.
Life can be stressful, challenging, and overwhelming at times. You may be feeling stuck, uncertain, or burnt out and deeply desire change, but are struggling to make the change you want to experience. You may be grieving a loss or in a transition point in your life, and are unsure of what to do or how to claim your power. You may have experienced discrimination, microaggressions, racism, and systemic or gendered oppression. Perhaps you're a student, in a helping profession, a seasoned professional, an academic, or a creative person navigating change and looking for growth and finding your own definition of success.
(541) 321-0632 View (541) 321-0632
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Karie Kelley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Waitlist for new clients
I am here to help support you through active listening, validation and reflection so that you can accomplish your goals and become the strongest, healthiest, most successful you!
I am here to help support you through active listening, validation and reflection so that you can accomplish your goals and become the strongest, healthiest, most successful you!
(458) 203-7139 View (458) 203-7139
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Grenda David
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medford, OR 97501
It is truly possible to live a happy, balanced and serene life, and to be your authentic self in the process. Addictions, anxiety and depression don't have to be your norm nor the secrets you keep. You don't have to fake it to make it, nor do you have to suffer isolated and alone. I help individuals, couples and families sort things out and get on with living. Call today and let's talk about the changes you are seeking and how I can help.
It is truly possible to live a happy, balanced and serene life, and to be your authentic self in the process. Addictions, anxiety and depression don't have to be your norm nor the secrets you keep. You don't have to fake it to make it, nor do you have to suffer isolated and alone. I help individuals, couples and families sort things out and get on with living. Call today and let's talk about the changes you are seeking and how I can help.
(541) 209-5830 View (541) 209-5830
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Latara Wilson
LPC Intern, MS
Verified Verified
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Hey Gen Z do you feel misunderstood, worried all the time, or hopeless and like nothing is ever going to get better? Or maybe you need help navigating through challenging situations, relationships, other life stressors, or even just learning some new skills? I would love to help you on your journey to a more wholesome you. I have experience working with ages 6-24 who struggle with their mental health or struggle with behavioral issues. Also please note that I conduct ADHD evaluations for youth ages 6-24 if you need that support as well!
Hey Gen Z do you feel misunderstood, worried all the time, or hopeless and like nothing is ever going to get better? Or maybe you need help navigating through challenging situations, relationships, other life stressors, or even just learning some new skills? I would love to help you on your journey to a more wholesome you. I have experience working with ages 6-24 who struggle with their mental health or struggle with behavioral issues. Also please note that I conduct ADHD evaluations for youth ages 6-24 if you need that support as well!
(541) 507-6400 View (541) 507-6400
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Thomason Child and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT
Verified Verified
Medford, OR 97501
As a child and family therapist, I’m here to support your family in navigating challenges with warmth and care. Whether your child is struggling with fears or anxieties, or your family is dealing with conflicts and intense emotions, I offer a nurturing space to address these issues together. I’m dedicated to helping improve family relationships, establish stable routines, and manage harmful thoughts. Let’s work together to create positive changes and build a happier, healthier family life for everyone.
As a child and family therapist, I’m here to support your family in navigating challenges with warmth and care. Whether your child is struggling with fears or anxieties, or your family is dealing with conflicts and intense emotions, I offer a nurturing space to address these issues together. I’m dedicated to helping improve family relationships, establish stable routines, and manage harmful thoughts. Let’s work together to create positive changes and build a happier, healthier family life for everyone.
(458) 244-4092 View (458) 244-4092
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Andrea Nila Negron
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSWA
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401  (Online Only)
I partner with individuals ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. You may be experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, and feel overwhelmed by self-judgment and shame. You may want calmness, peace, joy, a deeper connection with yourself, and greater intimacy in your relationships. You long for a compassionate space to explore and release patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we will work through these obstacles using an integrated approach to help you create a more fulfilling and authentic life.
I partner with individuals ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. You may be experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, and feel overwhelmed by self-judgment and shame. You may want calmness, peace, joy, a deeper connection with yourself, and greater intimacy in your relationships. You long for a compassionate space to explore and release patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we will work through these obstacles using an integrated approach to help you create a more fulfilling and authentic life.
(971) 451-3321 View (971) 451-3321
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Sally Louise Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97401
When life is overwhelming asking for help is the first step. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have specialized in addiction and substance use disorders with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy helping people make positive changes in their lives, incorporating positive psychology with traditional psychodynamic, solution focused and cognitive-behavioral methods.
When life is overwhelming asking for help is the first step. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have specialized in addiction and substance use disorders with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy helping people make positive changes in their lives, incorporating positive psychology with traditional psychodynamic, solution focused and cognitive-behavioral methods.
(541) 968-6321 View (541) 968-6321
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Mari Santiago Sargent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520  (Online Only)
You care about your growth and healing journey; you’re invested in helping yourself uncover and sort through your "issues." You’ve tried to figure it out, tried to find the right path, yet you continue to feel stuck, frustrated and/or overwhelmed. Perhaps you've even resorted to blaming yourself for your “problems.” The challenges that you experience are not your fault, they never were. They exist from the intricate system of protection that was originally and organically designed to keep you safe against perceived threats, but has reached its limit of effectiveness and is now causing the very issues it is trying to prevent.
You care about your growth and healing journey; you’re invested in helping yourself uncover and sort through your "issues." You’ve tried to figure it out, tried to find the right path, yet you continue to feel stuck, frustrated and/or overwhelmed. Perhaps you've even resorted to blaming yourself for your “problems.” The challenges that you experience are not your fault, they never were. They exist from the intricate system of protection that was originally and organically designed to keep you safe against perceived threats, but has reached its limit of effectiveness and is now causing the very issues it is trying to prevent.
(541) 283-1536 View (541) 283-1536
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Mike Meyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC I, SJS, QMHP
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97404
Waitlist for new clients
Personal counseling, relationship counseling, families, addictions. Compassionate, experienced, welcoming. Versatile assistance with best practices and community referrals. In person,in nature, or telehealth. 20+ yrs experience, evidence-based and proven outcomes. Assists relationships, boundaries, trauma, loss, community, isolation, stress, addictions, depression, anger, anxiety, life transitions, . LGBTQIA+ affirming, experience/care, social justice cert. Groups. workshops. Specialties incl. addictions, relationship, wellness, PTSD, DBT, EFT, IFS, trauma/EMDR, socialization, community reconnection. turningtidescounseling.org
Personal counseling, relationship counseling, families, addictions. Compassionate, experienced, welcoming. Versatile assistance with best practices and community referrals. In person,in nature, or telehealth. 20+ yrs experience, evidence-based and proven outcomes. Assists relationships, boundaries, trauma, loss, community, isolation, stress, addictions, depression, anger, anxiety, life transitions, . LGBTQIA+ affirming, experience/care, social justice cert. Groups. workshops. Specialties incl. addictions, relationship, wellness, PTSD, DBT, EFT, IFS, trauma/EMDR, socialization, community reconnection. turningtidescounseling.org
(458) 219-3073 View (458) 219-3073
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Lisa Allred
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Medford, OR 97501
If the ups and downs are overwhelming, you are in the right place. This is down to earth, modern therapy where you will explore who you are, where you have been, and more importantly, where you want to go. Mood related issues do not have to keep you from living life in a way that is meaningful to you. As we find your patterns and best ways to navigate daily living, you will using the strengths you already have to build a life you want, according to you. When we live in according to what is important to us, the world feels different and there is room for experiences and perspectives that we are looking for.
If the ups and downs are overwhelming, you are in the right place. This is down to earth, modern therapy where you will explore who you are, where you have been, and more importantly, where you want to go. Mood related issues do not have to keep you from living life in a way that is meaningful to you. As we find your patterns and best ways to navigate daily living, you will using the strengths you already have to build a life you want, according to you. When we live in according to what is important to us, the world feels different and there is room for experiences and perspectives that we are looking for.
(541) 588-3842 View (541) 588-3842

How does your Therapist compare?

Number of Therapists in Powers, OR

< 10

Therapists in Powers, OR who prioritize treating:

100% Relationship Issues
100% Depression
100% Anxiety
100% Domestic Abuse
100% Spirituality
100% Trauma and PTSD
100% Dissociative Disorders (DID)

Average years in practice

7 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

100% Medicaid
100% Other
100% Oregon Health Plan (OHP)

How Therapists in Powers, OR see their clients

100% Online Only
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Powers?

Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.

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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.

Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

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.

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.