Confidentiality & Privacy Policy

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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 dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.

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• If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.

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• If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring 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.

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• When an individual pays for therapy through self-pay opposed to utilizing insurance, both confidentiality and treatment remain between you and Orchid Counseling. Treatment decisions, length of therapy, confidentiality and many other important decisions are always kept between you and your therapist.

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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please do not use this website to seek immediate help. I am unable to respond to urgent messages in real time. Instead, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or reach out to one of the following 24/7 resources:

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• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

• Call 911

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

• Texas Statewide Mental Health Crisis Line: Call 1-800-252-8039

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Your safety and well-being are the top priority—please use these resources if you need immediate support.