If you are experiencing a psychiatric crisis or are feeling suicidal PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 and/or GO TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM FACILITY. Online counseling is not suitable for psychiatric emergencies. The counselor reserves the right to make professional decisions about your suitability for online counseling and may refuse your request in your best interest and to "do no harm".  You may be directed to your current treating professional (if any) OR your nearest emergency room.


Confidentiality & Privacy Policy

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Exceptions include:

• Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
• If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
• If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in insuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.