Privacy & Policy: Therapy Privacy Policy

Confidentiality & Privacy Policy

In both Louisiana and Arkansas, State law protects the relationship between a client and therapist (counselor, psychologist, marriage and family therapist) on the same basis as exists between an "attorney and client". No information, including participation in therapy, will be disclosed to any third party without the written permission of all adults participating in therapy.

Exceptions include:

Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse - as mandated by State law.
To protect human life - such as if a client is presenting a clear, immediate and believeable threat of bodily harm to specific person or persons.
To protect a client from a "clear and immediate" life-threatening situation - such as suicidal ideation, or seriously diminished capacity to function.

However, even in cases mandated by law which warrant contact of a third-party - efforts will focus on protecting client privacy and confidentiality to the fullest extent possible. To the extent possible, clients will be consulted prior to any third-party contact.