Therapists in Pleasant Grove, UT

Photo of Justin Marks, Pre-Licensed Professional in Pleasant Grove, UT
Justin Marks
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I strive to create a warm, welcoming space where anyone can open up about the challenges in their life. Although I may have expertise in many modalities including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, you are the one who is an expert in your own life. Perhaps you are working through a difficult faith transition or are just coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. In my office, you will find a non-judgemental place where you can talk through the difficulties that come with living a good life. I hope to provide skills and strategies to help you succeed at creating the life you want for yourself, whatever that may be.
I strive to create a warm, welcoming space where anyone can open up about the challenges in their life. Although I may have expertise in many modalities including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, you are the one who is an expert in your own life. Perhaps you are working through a difficult faith transition or are just coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. In my office, you will find a non-judgemental place where you can talk through the difficulties that come with living a good life. I hope to provide skills and strategies to help you succeed at creating the life you want for yourself, whatever that may be.
(385) 479-8311 View (385) 479-8311
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Jay Hafen
Counselor, CMHC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Personal, safe, and confidential individual and couples counseling, focusing on alleviating the pain caused by depression and anxiety.
Personal, safe, and confidential individual and couples counseling, focusing on alleviating the pain caused by depression and anxiety.
(385) 217-8523 View (385) 217-8523
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Farrah Kaisa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Have you ever felt ashamed? Ever felt like others don’t understand you, but say they do? Those have been my own experiences and have led me to work with people in recovery and their families, survivors of domestic violence/abuse, minority communities and teens. I come from a multi-cultural family with an immigrant parent which has both enriched my life and created unique struggles for me. These experiences, however, have helped me empathize with a wide variety of people and situations. My goals are to support my clients as they navigate their struggles and find hope and strength within themselves.
Have you ever felt ashamed? Ever felt like others don’t understand you, but say they do? Those have been my own experiences and have led me to work with people in recovery and their families, survivors of domestic violence/abuse, minority communities and teens. I come from a multi-cultural family with an immigrant parent which has both enriched my life and created unique struggles for me. These experiences, however, have helped me empathize with a wide variety of people and situations. My goals are to support my clients as they navigate their struggles and find hope and strength within themselves.
(385) 438-6153 View (385) 438-6153
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Deborah Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Life sometimes can feel overwhelming. We can find ourselves wondering how we got to where we are and feel disconnected from the people around us and ourselves. There are many messages of how we should be, look, and act that we constantly feel like we are failing. The good news is that you don’t always have to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like a failure. There is a way to feel confident, peaceful, and feel good about who you are.
Life sometimes can feel overwhelming. We can find ourselves wondering how we got to where we are and feel disconnected from the people around us and ourselves. There are many messages of how we should be, look, and act that we constantly feel like we are failing. The good news is that you don’t always have to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like a failure. There is a way to feel confident, peaceful, and feel good about who you are.
(385) 380-5147 View (385) 380-5147
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Penelope Lynn Bergeron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation and victims of abuse. I like to involve parents in the process so that it is a team approach and everyone can utilize skills to help each other. I also work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety and life changes. I enjoy teaching skills and tools to implement in daily life.
I specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation and victims of abuse. I like to involve parents in the process so that it is a team approach and everyone can utilize skills to help each other. I also work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety and life changes. I enjoy teaching skills and tools to implement in daily life.
(385) 323-3153 View (385) 323-3153
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Isabel Otanez-Ortiz
Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I know that sometimes in life we reach a point where we feel stuck, but there is hope. My ideal patient is focused upon personal growth and healing. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, couples and marriage concerns, OCD, among other issues we face in life, therapy can help. You don't have to do this alone. You are probably looking for a way to break these patterns, and there is. I help clients work through trauma and leave the unhealthy patterns that may have been useful for them in the past, but are now getting in the way of the life they want to live.
I know that sometimes in life we reach a point where we feel stuck, but there is hope. My ideal patient is focused upon personal growth and healing. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, couples and marriage concerns, OCD, among other issues we face in life, therapy can help. You don't have to do this alone. You are probably looking for a way to break these patterns, and there is. I help clients work through trauma and leave the unhealthy patterns that may have been useful for them in the past, but are now getting in the way of the life they want to live.
(385) 324-3942 View (385) 324-3942
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Amanda Arrington
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, ERYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062  (Online Only)
You deserve to be heard. You deserve to take up space. Showing up is the hardest part, so kudos to you for being here and looking around. It takes courage to ask for support, especially when you're used to handling everything on your own. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but it wasn't helpful. Maybe it was painful to stir up the past and difficult to put overwhelming emotions into words. I can support you differently—using yoga, art, play, EMDR, and nature to enhance traditional talk therapy. Together, you will learn to heal and create the life you’ve been longing for.
You deserve to be heard. You deserve to take up space. Showing up is the hardest part, so kudos to you for being here and looking around. It takes courage to ask for support, especially when you're used to handling everything on your own. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but it wasn't helpful. Maybe it was painful to stir up the past and difficult to put overwhelming emotions into words. I can support you differently—using yoga, art, play, EMDR, and nature to enhance traditional talk therapy. Together, you will learn to heal and create the life you’ve been longing for.
(385) 336-0752 View (385) 336-0752
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Dan G Kelley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and parents overcome symptoms of trauma and develop skills to improve relationships. We have so much responsibility and pressure every day. Sometimes it seems like all we can do is escape, push others away, or please people because it's easier or feels safer that way. But we also want to be less anxious, depressed, disconnected, and more confident in ourselves, happier in our relationships... And the way we are doing things just isn't working anymore. You aren't alone. You deserve happiness.
I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and parents overcome symptoms of trauma and develop skills to improve relationships. We have so much responsibility and pressure every day. Sometimes it seems like all we can do is escape, push others away, or please people because it's easier or feels safer that way. But we also want to be less anxious, depressed, disconnected, and more confident in ourselves, happier in our relationships... And the way we are doing things just isn't working anymore. You aren't alone. You deserve happiness.
(385) 481-6121 View (385) 481-6121
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Rae Oakley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062  (Online Only)
Trauma and EMDR are my passions due to personal experiences with PTSD and the healing I’ve witnessed and experienced through EMDR. I have worked with individuals in a generalized practice experience including anxiety, depression, OCD, suicidality, childhood abuse, etc... Am gaining an increased skill level with those who have experienced PTSD, complex PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (general), & Dissociative Identity Disorder. Attachment Theory, Adaptive Information Processing Model, Polyvagal Theory and Systems Theory are the bases from which I work.
Trauma and EMDR are my passions due to personal experiences with PTSD and the healing I’ve witnessed and experienced through EMDR. I have worked with individuals in a generalized practice experience including anxiety, depression, OCD, suicidality, childhood abuse, etc... Am gaining an increased skill level with those who have experienced PTSD, complex PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (general), & Dissociative Identity Disorder. Attachment Theory, Adaptive Information Processing Model, Polyvagal Theory and Systems Theory are the bases from which I work.
(385) 220-6922 View (385) 220-6922
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QYS Clinical Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW-I, CSW, LCSW, MSW-C
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062  (Online Only)
QYS is dedicated to doing what works for clients every time. Those are not just words; That is our motto and has been since 2007. Our team is social work driven which means we look at the whole person in the environment and start there. We have dedicated clinicians who are highly trained in modalities such as Intensive DBT, trauma training, CBT-TR, Narrative Processing, and motivational interviewing. We have a variety of therapists who work with a variety of ages. When it is time to move forward and start feeling better, QYS is a great place to start.
QYS is dedicated to doing what works for clients every time. Those are not just words; That is our motto and has been since 2007. Our team is social work driven which means we look at the whole person in the environment and start there. We have dedicated clinicians who are highly trained in modalities such as Intensive DBT, trauma training, CBT-TR, Narrative Processing, and motivational interviewing. We have a variety of therapists who work with a variety of ages. When it is time to move forward and start feeling better, QYS is a great place to start.
(435) 990-4587 View (435) 990-4587
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Stephanie L. Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I specialize in helping families, couples and individuals. I am also trained in helping single adults, adolescents, children and those in emotionally abusive situations. I am trained in many therapy techniques including EMDR, DBT, CBT, DNMS, and attachment based therapy among others. I am IFS informed. I use a variety of tools and techniques to ensure each client has a personally tailored experience. Therapy doesn't have to take years - you can be on your way to a healthier happier way of relating to people and the world around you sooner than you may think.
I specialize in helping families, couples and individuals. I am also trained in helping single adults, adolescents, children and those in emotionally abusive situations. I am trained in many therapy techniques including EMDR, DBT, CBT, DNMS, and attachment based therapy among others. I am IFS informed. I use a variety of tools and techniques to ensure each client has a personally tailored experience. Therapy doesn't have to take years - you can be on your way to a healthier happier way of relating to people and the world around you sooner than you may think.
(801) 528-6942 View (801) 528-6942
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Steven Eastmond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
No one seeks counseling just to seek counseling. People seek counseling to bring about change. At Family Transitions Counseling we don't just provide counseling. We provide tools for helping you to change: changing perspective; changing behaviors; changing how you think; changing your life. I work hard to empower clients who have trusted me with their care to find solutions to their problems by building their own strengths and by focusing on new ways to behave and think. We move forward towards an improved life rather than dwelling on problems and the past.
No one seeks counseling just to seek counseling. People seek counseling to bring about change. At Family Transitions Counseling we don't just provide counseling. We provide tools for helping you to change: changing perspective; changing behaviors; changing how you think; changing your life. I work hard to empower clients who have trusted me with their care to find solutions to their problems by building their own strengths and by focusing on new ways to behave and think. We move forward towards an improved life rather than dwelling on problems and the past.
(801) 609-3307 View (801) 609-3307
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Jessica C Gilliland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I believe in the power of strong relationships. Whether you are seeking to improve your relationship with yourself, your spouse, your children, or others, therapy can help you work toward the growth you are hoping for. The decision to go to therapy can be daunting, and I am committed to doing all I can to make our meetings worthwhile. I prioritize forming an honest, compassionate, and empowering alliance with each of my clients, while using research-based treatment methods to facilitate clients' progress and healing.
I believe in the power of strong relationships. Whether you are seeking to improve your relationship with yourself, your spouse, your children, or others, therapy can help you work toward the growth you are hoping for. The decision to go to therapy can be daunting, and I am committed to doing all I can to make our meetings worthwhile. I prioritize forming an honest, compassionate, and empowering alliance with each of my clients, while using research-based treatment methods to facilitate clients' progress and healing.
(801) 797-3429 View (801) 797-3429
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Christopher D Cline
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I can help men, women, and adolescents who experience depression, anxiety, or mood dysregulation. If you have family relationship challenges, I can help. If you are someone who wants to identify and pursue a purposeful and joyful life, and are looking for ways and means to accomplish this, I can help you. I have experience in working with individuals with mood disorders, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem problems, emotional/physical abuse, stress management, and personality disorders. I also work with couples and will help you get through the rough patches and improve the quality of your relationship.
I can help men, women, and adolescents who experience depression, anxiety, or mood dysregulation. If you have family relationship challenges, I can help. If you are someone who wants to identify and pursue a purposeful and joyful life, and are looking for ways and means to accomplish this, I can help you. I have experience in working with individuals with mood disorders, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem problems, emotional/physical abuse, stress management, and personality disorders. I also work with couples and will help you get through the rough patches and improve the quality of your relationship.
(385) 269-3243 View (385) 269-3243
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Michelle Miner
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Michelle (LCMHC) is passionate in working with individuals struggling through trauma and attachment injuries with special focus in betrayal trauma and the associated feelings of anxiety, grief, and PTSD symptoms. Betrayal often results in a crisis of identity, faith, and purpose, as your history and hope unravels. Michelle offers insight and a safe environment to tell your story and begin the process of healing. Her personal experience and training offer an environment of compassion and skills that will provide support and direction.
Michelle (LCMHC) is passionate in working with individuals struggling through trauma and attachment injuries with special focus in betrayal trauma and the associated feelings of anxiety, grief, and PTSD symptoms. Betrayal often results in a crisis of identity, faith, and purpose, as your history and hope unravels. Michelle offers insight and a safe environment to tell your story and begin the process of healing. Her personal experience and training offer an environment of compassion and skills that will provide support and direction.
(385) 200-9411 View (385) 200-9411
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Ernie C Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
My practice is focused on providing Individual therapy and family therapy for adults and adolescence who are struggling with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, addictions, and relational or behavioral issues.
My practice is focused on providing Individual therapy and family therapy for adults and adolescence who are struggling with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, addictions, and relational or behavioral issues.
(801) 331-5591 View (801) 331-5591
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Jess Wyly
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSW
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
My name is Jess and I would feel privileged to join you in your healing journey. I am eager to help clients through all phases and challenges that life may present. As a clinician I specialize in helping clients with eating disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health issues. I seek to create an inclusive environment where all clients feel safe and heard throughout the healing process. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities with an emphasis on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
My name is Jess and I would feel privileged to join you in your healing journey. I am eager to help clients through all phases and challenges that life may present. As a clinician I specialize in helping clients with eating disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health issues. I seek to create an inclusive environment where all clients feel safe and heard throughout the healing process. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities with an emphasis on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
(385) 442-7271 View (385) 442-7271
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Jason S Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
After telling yourself things will get better and filling up your google search history with "therapists near me" you've decided to make a change. The very fact you're here is an act of bravery and a statement to yourself that things are going to be different. If you're looking to jumpstart motivation, rework maladaptive coping strategies, and/or process past traumas you have come to the right place.
After telling yourself things will get better and filling up your google search history with "therapists near me" you've decided to make a change. The very fact you're here is an act of bravery and a statement to yourself that things are going to be different. If you're looking to jumpstart motivation, rework maladaptive coping strategies, and/or process past traumas you have come to the right place.
(385) 293-3405 View (385) 293-3405
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Sego Lily Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Tiffany has a passion for leading others to a place of healing within themselves and to live authentically. She has experience with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, healthy familial communication, and beneficial boundaries. Tiffany can assist with life transitions including new parents, adoption, empty nest, other major life events and faith transitions. As a mom, previous foster parent, post adoptive parent and trauma-informed caregiver, Tiffany is experienced in creating nurturing relationships through connection and attachment. She is a TBRI practitioner (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) and can assist with attachment.
Tiffany has a passion for leading others to a place of healing within themselves and to live authentically. She has experience with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, healthy familial communication, and beneficial boundaries. Tiffany can assist with life transitions including new parents, adoption, empty nest, other major life events and faith transitions. As a mom, previous foster parent, post adoptive parent and trauma-informed caregiver, Tiffany is experienced in creating nurturing relationships through connection and attachment. She is a TBRI practitioner (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) and can assist with attachment.
(385) 503-2952 View (385) 503-2952
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Dr. Anthony Allen Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I really enjoy working with people that want to improve their sexual relationship. This is a vital part of the human experience and is highly correlated with relationship and life satisfaction. Improving sexuality is different from person-to-person or couple-to-couple. My typical clientele has issues of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, satisfaction, desire discrepancies, or out-of-control sexual behavior/sexual addiction. Those that meet with me are typical people that are really in need of a specialist with a lot of education and experience in this highly unique field of therapy.
I really enjoy working with people that want to improve their sexual relationship. This is a vital part of the human experience and is highly correlated with relationship and life satisfaction. Improving sexuality is different from person-to-person or couple-to-couple. My typical clientele has issues of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, satisfaction, desire discrepancies, or out-of-control sexual behavior/sexual addiction. Those that meet with me are typical people that are really in need of a specialist with a lot of education and experience in this highly unique field of therapy.
(385) 312-9844 View (385) 312-9844

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Number of Therapists in Pleasant Grove, UT

100+

Average cost per session

$140

Therapists in Pleasant Grove, UT who prioritize treating:

94% Anxiety
92% Depression
78% Relationship Issues
78% Trauma and PTSD
78% Self Esteem
70% Coping Skills
68% Grief

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

84% EMI Health
83% SelectHealth
70% BlueCross and BlueShield

How Therapists in Pleasant Grove, UT see their clients

93% In Person and Online
7% Online Only

Gender breakdown

71% Female
28% Male
1% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Pleasant Grove?

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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.

Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?

Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.

Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

How much does therapy cost?

The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.

What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?

Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.

Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.

Are therapy sessions confidential?

Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.