Play Therapy

In working with children, I believe it is important to involve parents/caregivers in many aspects of the therapy. Clients, age 13 and above, have the same rights of confidentiality and consent to treatment as an adult. Please feel free to initiate a conversation about this and your concerns at the onset of treatment. Behaviors such as sexual activity, marijuana or alcohol use or cutting behavior, in and of themselves, are not considered imminent risk or likely to cause severe foreseeable harm and therefore do not constitute an exception to a clients’ confidentiality, though a safety plan with the client may be warranted. If however, a behavior is perceived to be a severe threat to safety, then I will notify the appropriate authorities.  

My work with both children and adolescents usually involves some combination of individual and family therapy. Sometimes I find talking with the child or adolescent’s teachers is helpful in understanding the child or adolescent and their issues. In the interests of confidentiality, prior to contact with the school, I feel a detailed conversation with the parents/caretakers and adolescent, and in some cases the child, also is important to establish what issues should and should not be discussed with school staff.

When working with an individual child, I respect his/her right to confidentiality. I will consult with you about your child’s therapeutic services. It is my policy to include children in the room when you wish to talk with me about your child. If you would like to see me alone, please make a separate appointment.