Confidentiality

Therapy is Confidential

Your sessions between you and your therapist are private. At the UCMHC, we believe that part of what creates a healing space for clients is knowing that you have the ability to be open and vulnerable with your therapist because what is discussed within session will remain private. Your right to confidentiality is protected by the ethical standards set by our field, as well as protected under law. 

As a therapist-in-training, your therapist will regularly consult with their supervisor to ensure they are providing you with quality therapeutic care. This is why we as a clinic require therapy recordings. All recordings are recorded and stored within a secure server and details about you and your therapy are never shared with anyone outside of the UCMHC Clinic. For more information on the supervision process, click here. 

The only exceptions to confidentiality are those required by law, such as requirements that we report suspected or known abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children and disabled adults; or previously unreported communicable diseases. In cases of imminent danger to self or others, the UCMHC may be required or allowed to break confidentiality in order to secure your safety or that of others. Counselors may be required to give information to judges or courts of law if a valid subpoena or court order is issued.  Your counselor may consult with other clinicians  about your situation in order to provide the best care possible.