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Dr Beverly Smith, Psychotherapist

BSmith Consulting Group, LLC

Privacy Policy

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

LIMITS OF CONFIDENTIALITY

Contents of all therapy sessions are considered to be confidential. Both verbal information, and written records about a client cannot be shared with another party without the written consent of the client or the client’s legal guardian. Noted exceptions are as follows:

Duty to Warn and Protect

When a client discloses intentions or a plan to harm another person, the mental health professional is required to warn the intended victim, and report this information to legal authorities. In cases in which the client discloses or implies a plan for suicide, the mental healthprofessional is required to notify legal authorities and make reasonable attempts to notify the family of the client.

Abuse of Children and Vulnerable Adults

If a client states or suggests that he or she is abusing a child (or vulnerable adult) or has recently abused a child (or vulnerable adult), or a child (or vulnerable adult) is in danger of abuse, the mental health professional is required to report this information to the appropriate social service, and/or legal authorities.

Prenatal Exposure to Controlled Substances

Mental Health care professionals are required to report admitted prenatal exposure to controlled substances that are potentially harmful.

Minors/Guardianship

Parents or legal guardians of non-emancipated minor clients have the right to access the clients’ records.

Insurance Providers (when applicable)

Insurance companies are given information requested for payment purposes regarding services to clients (type of services, dates/times of services, diagnosis and description of impairment, if applicable)

Virtual Services

As professionally determined to be appropriate, TeleMental Health Services (TeleBehavioral Healthcare Services) are available and HIPPA Compliant. Written Informed Consent Required.