Confidentiality

Psychological and Counseling Services are confidential. No one outside the office is informed that you've come to Psy A CS. Counseling information or records is not part of your academic transcripts. No information is released without a student's written authorization.

Are there exceptions to confidentiality? Yes:

Therapists have an ethical duty to take whatever action is necessary to protect life when a patient presents a risk of imminent harm to himself or herself or another person.

When a therapist has reason to believe that a child or mentally disabled person or an elder is in danger of or is being physically, emotionally, or sexually abused, that individual is obligated to report such abuse to the proper authorities.

A therapist may consult with a supervisor and/or with other professional staff members of PsyACS on behalf of a patient, for the purpose of providing the best possible service.