Privacy & Confidentiality

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Your privacy is essential—and protected.

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As a prelicensed psychotherapist in New Jersey, I uphold strict standards of confidentiality in line with state law and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). What you share in sessions stays between us, with a few rare exceptions outlined below.

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What’s Confidential

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Everything you discuss in session is kept private. I will never share your personal information, session content, or records without your written consent—unless legally or ethically required to do so.

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The law requires me to break confidentiality in the following situations:

 • If I believe you are in imminent danger of harming yourself or someone else.

 • If I suspect abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or dependent adult.

 • If I receive a valid court order requiring disclosure.

 • If required by certain legal, licensing, or insurance processes.

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If any of these situations arise, I will do my best to discuss it with you first.

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How Your Information Is Stored

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Your records are securely stored and protected under HIPAA guidelines. Only I (and, if applicable, authorized support staff) have access. If you ever wish to view your records or have them shared with another provider, I’ll provide a secure release form to authorize that.

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Communication Outside of Sessions

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For your protection, I encourage using email or text only for scheduling or logistical questions. These methods are not fully secure for discussing therapeutic content. If you prefer secure messaging or teletherapy, let me know—I offer HIPAA-compliant options.

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Your trust is important to me. If you have any questions about confidentiality or how your information is handled, I’m happy to discuss it with you.