Privacy Policy

Records and Confidentiality Pertaining to Our Call Center, Email, Internet Site, and Counseling Practice:

Confidentiality in counseling is protected by law. Unless you grant written or verbal permission (i.e. by signing a release of Information), I will neither inform anyone that you are receiving counseling, nor will I disclose the content of anything communicated in sessions. Since the content of what you share is legally confidential, professional counselors cannot be forced to disclose anything without your consent. However, the State of Colorado does mandate, that confidentiality is waived if one or more of the following situations arise (see section 12-­43-218, C.R.S.).

• If you pose a serious physical danger to yourself or another person.

• If you disclose that a child, an elderly person, an incompetent person, or a disabled person has been physically or sexually abused or molested.

• If you disclose that a child, an elderly person, an incompetent person, or a disabled person is suffering from neglect.

• A disclosure of your information can be ordered by a judge or court for the purpose of criminal or delinquency hearings, or when there is a legal or disciplinary proceeding regarding quality of care, or when services are being reviewed by a professional or legal entity.

• You disclose a threaten to national security. (HIPAA)