Therapists in South Jordan, UT

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Samantha Sadlier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Jordan, UT 84095
Waitlist for new clients
Life is kinda hard, right? Need some help navigating this winding road? Cool, me too. Welcome to therapy! Let's join forces on this wild ride as we navigate toward better, more energized, and fulfilling days.
Life is kinda hard, right? Need some help navigating this winding road? Cool, me too. Welcome to therapy! Let's join forces on this wild ride as we navigate toward better, more energized, and fulfilling days.
(801) 980-2773 View (801) 980-2773
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South Point Counseling Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMAF, PsyD
Not Verified Not Verified
5 Endorsed
South Jordan, UT 84095
Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Our Outpatient Services provide services for adults, children, and their families. Our focus is the overall emotional well-being of our clients and respect for their individual needs.
Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Our Outpatient Services provide services for adults, children, and their families. Our focus is the overall emotional well-being of our clients and respect for their individual needs.
(801) 658-1550 View (801) 658-1550
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Metta Counseling and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
We are an outpatient mental health clinic offering individual counseling for children, teens and adults. We believe in the inner strength of the human spirit. We believe each person has the ability to live a fulfilling life. We offer a safe place to be seen and heard through talk therapy using various clinically proven modalities. We treat each client with respectful loving kindness. Please reach out to book an appointment with one of our amazing clinicians.
We are an outpatient mental health clinic offering individual counseling for children, teens and adults. We believe in the inner strength of the human spirit. We believe each person has the ability to live a fulfilling life. We offer a safe place to be seen and heard through talk therapy using various clinically proven modalities. We treat each client with respectful loving kindness. Please reach out to book an appointment with one of our amazing clinicians.
(385) 338-5817 View (385) 338-5817
Salt Lake Neuropsych
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
We specialize in neuropsychological and psychological testing. We work with children, teens, and young adults ages 0-25 years. We also offer autism-only testing for both children and adults. We are clinical psychologists with specialized training in brain-behavior relationships. Parents like you come to see us when they have questions about their child’s development. In order to understand why your child thinks or acts the way they do, we conduct in-depth testing. This testing gives us clarity on their challenges, skills, and abilities so that we can design a roadmap for treatment.
We specialize in neuropsychological and psychological testing. We work with children, teens, and young adults ages 0-25 years. We also offer autism-only testing for both children and adults. We are clinical psychologists with specialized training in brain-behavior relationships. Parents like you come to see us when they have questions about their child’s development. In order to understand why your child thinks or acts the way they do, we conduct in-depth testing. This testing gives us clarity on their challenges, skills, and abilities so that we can design a roadmap for treatment.
(385) 402-7395 View (385) 402-7395
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Connections Family Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
Kaitlyn offers a supportive and non-judgmental space for clients to explore new tools and perspectives that lead to positive and workable relationships. She has experience working with clients of all ages who are struggling with difficult relationships, anxiety, communication, trauma, self-esteem, grief and loss, emotional regulation, and other issues.
Kaitlyn offers a supportive and non-judgmental space for clients to explore new tools and perspectives that lead to positive and workable relationships. She has experience working with clients of all ages who are struggling with difficult relationships, anxiety, communication, trauma, self-esteem, grief and loss, emotional regulation, and other issues.
(385) 832-6225 View (385) 832-6225
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Bradon Grove
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
South Jordan, UT 84095  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Although I believe that the goals of therapy are always first and foremost determined by my clients, I generally hold the hope for each of them that they will find more joy in life. To that end, I believe in an eclectic theoretical approach, one that draws on a wide range of perspectives including humanist/existential philosophy, Jungian psychodynamics, trauma-informed and client-centered practice, because I believe people are eclectic. Because I have both personal and professional experience with this work, I view the relationship between client and therapist as central and fundamental to the therapeutic process being effective.
Although I believe that the goals of therapy are always first and foremost determined by my clients, I generally hold the hope for each of them that they will find more joy in life. To that end, I believe in an eclectic theoretical approach, one that draws on a wide range of perspectives including humanist/existential philosophy, Jungian psychodynamics, trauma-informed and client-centered practice, because I believe people are eclectic. Because I have both personal and professional experience with this work, I view the relationship between client and therapist as central and fundamental to the therapeutic process being effective.
(385) 354-7114 View (385) 354-7114
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Katie Fishman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84009  (Online Only)
Beginning the process of therapy can be daunting and messy. You may be feeling alone while struggling with anxiety, depression, and possibly some negative self talk such as I’m not good enough, I’m a failure, a burden, etc. If that’s the case, I am here to tell you that you are not alone. Many individuals struggle with these things and having someone to talk to about it can really help! My therapeutic style very much so represents my roots. I have the casual CA laid back personality mixed with some keeping it real east coast energy. I show up as my full self and am not your typical tell me how that makes you feel kind of therapist.
Beginning the process of therapy can be daunting and messy. You may be feeling alone while struggling with anxiety, depression, and possibly some negative self talk such as I’m not good enough, I’m a failure, a burden, etc. If that’s the case, I am here to tell you that you are not alone. Many individuals struggle with these things and having someone to talk to about it can really help! My therapeutic style very much so represents my roots. I have the casual CA laid back personality mixed with some keeping it real east coast energy. I show up as my full self and am not your typical tell me how that makes you feel kind of therapist.
(805) 990-5128 View (805) 990-5128
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Azure Mountain Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
My goal is to help clients heal and move forward regardless of the challenges they are facing. My main experience for the past seven years has been with adolescents and women dealing with trauma. I am passionate about helping clients deal with life experiences and helping them develop tools to have the strength to move past those issues. I also have training and have worked with many married couple to help them overcome difficulties in their marriages and work as a coach to help them learn strategies to strengthen their relationships and develop a stronger connection.
My goal is to help clients heal and move forward regardless of the challenges they are facing. My main experience for the past seven years has been with adolescents and women dealing with trauma. I am passionate about helping clients deal with life experiences and helping them develop tools to have the strength to move past those issues. I also have training and have worked with many married couple to help them overcome difficulties in their marriages and work as a coach to help them learn strategies to strengthen their relationships and develop a stronger connection.
(385) 442-7090 View (385) 442-7090
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Lindy Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
Not accepting new clients
Do you struggle to feel connected and understood? Continue to repeat patterns in your life that have become painful or are no longer serving you? Do you want to feel great and enjoy life? It’s time to prioritize learning to love yourself!
Do you struggle to feel connected and understood? Continue to repeat patterns in your life that have become painful or are no longer serving you? Do you want to feel great and enjoy life? It’s time to prioritize learning to love yourself!
(385) 442-9919 View (385) 442-9919
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Marquie Meli
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
South Jordan, UT 84095
Although I have a wait list for new clients, I have some great clinicians that I am providing clinical supervision to at Mountain Valley Counseling that are accepting new clients. Contact me and I can tell you about our staff and help get you scheduled with one of my supervisees. At Mountain Valley Counseling, we are person-centered in our approach, but fundamentally believe in more depth psychology methods. We want to help people beyond basic symptom reduction, which research shows, provides more lasting and sustainable change.
Although I have a wait list for new clients, I have some great clinicians that I am providing clinical supervision to at Mountain Valley Counseling that are accepting new clients. Contact me and I can tell you about our staff and help get you scheduled with one of my supervisees. At Mountain Valley Counseling, we are person-centered in our approach, but fundamentally believe in more depth psychology methods. We want to help people beyond basic symptom reduction, which research shows, provides more lasting and sustainable change.
(385) 438-4178 View (385) 438-4178
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Chrystal Bracken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
I believe everyone deserves a little therapy. I am inspired by the privilege to do this work and offer presence, non-judgment and hope for those who are ready to welcome change, growth and healing in their lives. I find it so rewarding to walk with clients as they discover their patterns formed out of survival, that may no longer serve them; and offer support in the process of building new neural pathways. My ultimate aim is empowerment and personal attunement for every person. We’ll do the work together to bring self-compassion, acceptance, peace, clarity, and freedom of mind to your story, and harness your unique strengths.
I believe everyone deserves a little therapy. I am inspired by the privilege to do this work and offer presence, non-judgment and hope for those who are ready to welcome change, growth and healing in their lives. I find it so rewarding to walk with clients as they discover their patterns formed out of survival, that may no longer serve them; and offer support in the process of building new neural pathways. My ultimate aim is empowerment and personal attunement for every person. We’ll do the work together to bring self-compassion, acceptance, peace, clarity, and freedom of mind to your story, and harness your unique strengths.
(385) 469-3326 View (385) 469-3326
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Reach Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
At Reach Counseling, we offer a wide range of counseling services for individuals of all ages, from preschool through adulthood. We are excited also to now be offering focused services to women struggling with depression and other mental health problems during the pregnancy and postpartum period. Our services for women struggling with perinatal mood disorders range from support groups and outpatient counseling to our more intensive outpatient treatment program. (Visit our website to learn more.) Life is challenging, and when the challenges outweigh resources and support, problems can begin to overwhelm individual functioning in everyday life, such as family relationships, work, school, and social activities. Our therapists come from a diverse background of professional experience and training. Recently, we have become certified in the treatment of perinatal mood disorders. We love being a part of watching clients lives change as they gain access to skills and resources that help them confront the challenges they are facing.
At Reach Counseling, we offer a wide range of counseling services for individuals of all ages, from preschool through adulthood. We are excited also to now be offering focused services to women struggling with depression and other mental health problems during the pregnancy and postpartum period. Our services for women struggling with perinatal mood disorders range from support groups and outpatient counseling to our more intensive outpatient treatment program. (Visit our website to learn more.) Life is challenging, and when the challenges outweigh resources and support, problems can begin to overwhelm individual functioning in everyday life, such as family relationships, work, school, and social activities. Our therapists come from a diverse background of professional experience and training. Recently, we have become certified in the treatment of perinatal mood disorders. We love being a part of watching clients lives change as they gain access to skills and resources that help them confront the challenges they are facing.
(801) 845-3993 View (801) 845-3993
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Aimee Dansie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84009
Are you an athlete, or performer, and struggle with mental health issues, (i.e. depression, anxiety, substance abuse, etc.)? I’m a mental health psychotherapist who exclusively treats athletes and performers. Treatment includes but is not limited to helping athletes and performers work through performance blocks, enhance performance levels, manage stress and anxiety, learn to find alternatives to self-harming behaviors, developing skills to manage pressure, drug counseling and addressing finding identity after leaving the sport.
Are you an athlete, or performer, and struggle with mental health issues, (i.e. depression, anxiety, substance abuse, etc.)? I’m a mental health psychotherapist who exclusively treats athletes and performers. Treatment includes but is not limited to helping athletes and performers work through performance blocks, enhance performance levels, manage stress and anxiety, learn to find alternatives to self-harming behaviors, developing skills to manage pressure, drug counseling and addressing finding identity after leaving the sport.
(385) 316-6137 View (385) 316-6137
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Shilea Cooper
Counselor, ACMHC
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
Life sometimes throws us curveballs we never saw coming. All too often we are left feeling confused, overwhelmed, and on edge. We might even find ourselves with intense feelings of pain and sadness. Gabor Mate stated, “The attempt to escape from pain, is what creates more pain.” Therapy helps us to work through our pain so we are better able to show up for life more authentically.
Life sometimes throws us curveballs we never saw coming. All too often we are left feeling confused, overwhelmed, and on edge. We might even find ourselves with intense feelings of pain and sadness. Gabor Mate stated, “The attempt to escape from pain, is what creates more pain.” Therapy helps us to work through our pain so we are better able to show up for life more authentically.
(385) 526-4259 View (385) 526-4259
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Natalie Wennergren
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Jordan, UT 84095
Therapy should never be easy, but it should always be worth it. I work with couples, families, and individuals seeking help with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, betrayal trauma and infidelity, faith transitions, re-marriage and stepfamily blending, unwanted pornography use, and ADHD. I believe that "Self-compassion is far more likely to move us forward than self-hatred." -Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife. I would be honored to help you find that self-compassion, which will benefit you individually and in your relationships.
Therapy should never be easy, but it should always be worth it. I work with couples, families, and individuals seeking help with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, betrayal trauma and infidelity, faith transitions, re-marriage and stepfamily blending, unwanted pornography use, and ADHD. I believe that "Self-compassion is far more likely to move us forward than self-hatred." -Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife. I would be honored to help you find that self-compassion, which will benefit you individually and in your relationships.
(801) 783-2930 View (801) 783-2930
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Heather Bath
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSWi, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095  (Online Only)
I am currently seeing clients virtually from a couple of states! I have been working in the mental health field since 2006. I was employed with the Huntsman Mental Institute Health Crisis Services and worked as a mobile crisis outreach worker and on the crisis line and text line, but I now work at Reach Counseling. I have experience and special interest in working with trauma but also work with various other mental health conditions as well as addiction therapy.
I am currently seeing clients virtually from a couple of states! I have been working in the mental health field since 2006. I was employed with the Huntsman Mental Institute Health Crisis Services and worked as a mobile crisis outreach worker and on the crisis line and text line, but I now work at Reach Counseling. I have experience and special interest in working with trauma but also work with various other mental health conditions as well as addiction therapy.
(801) 335-6365 View (801) 335-6365
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Hannah Mecham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
Starting therapy can be a daunting, intimidating, exciting (insert emotion name here) process! I am excited to help you on this journey as you explore changes you are hoping to make in your life. While I can provide tools to help increase your functioning on a day to day basis, you have the control and power over what you choose to do with those tools! Coming to therapy prepared with goals and a long/short term view can help me gain insight into how to shape our sessions.
Starting therapy can be a daunting, intimidating, exciting (insert emotion name here) process! I am excited to help you on this journey as you explore changes you are hoping to make in your life. While I can provide tools to help increase your functioning on a day to day basis, you have the control and power over what you choose to do with those tools! Coming to therapy prepared with goals and a long/short term view can help me gain insight into how to shape our sessions.
(385) 563-1581 View (385) 563-1581
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J Colbey Strong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Gottman
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
Colbey is specialized as a Gottman marriage counselor. He helps couples facing issues with communication, infidelity, abuse, narcissism, addiction, life transitions, among other issues that couples face. He has extensive experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with addiction, relationships, depression, anxiety, OCD and self-esteem/self-concept deficits as well.
Colbey is specialized as a Gottman marriage counselor. He helps couples facing issues with communication, infidelity, abuse, narcissism, addiction, life transitions, among other issues that couples face. He has extensive experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with addiction, relationships, depression, anxiety, OCD and self-esteem/self-concept deficits as well.
(385) 479-5395 View (385) 479-5395
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4 Healing Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Jordan, UT 84095
Janelle Nimer, Ph.D., LCSW has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, veterans who have experienced trauma to achieve their therapeutic goals. Dr. Nimer graduated from the University of Utah with a Master and from the University of Tennessee with a Doctorate in Veterinary Social Work. She approaches therapy from a family systems perspective, even when working with individuals. She has training to work with individuals diagnosed with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and terminal illnesses. She uses an array of evidence-based practices with all her clients.
Janelle Nimer, Ph.D., LCSW has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, veterans who have experienced trauma to achieve their therapeutic goals. Dr. Nimer graduated from the University of Utah with a Master and from the University of Tennessee with a Doctorate in Veterinary Social Work. She approaches therapy from a family systems perspective, even when working with individuals. She has training to work with individuals diagnosed with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and terminal illnesses. She uses an array of evidence-based practices with all her clients.
(801) 820-9584 View (801) 820-9584
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Skyler Holbrook
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFTI
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
Imagine if life with your partner could go back to being as exciting as when you were first together. Soft smiles when you catch each other’s eyes, staying up all night talking, and dreaming of what the future might hold. All too often couples get trapped in conflict, and that pulls them away from the happiness they used to know. They begin to fight constantly or start to avoid their partner altogether. This can lead to further stress and even more conflict. You begin to wonder how you got here, where is the partner you used to know, and if you will ever be able to get back to where you were.
Imagine if life with your partner could go back to being as exciting as when you were first together. Soft smiles when you catch each other’s eyes, staying up all night talking, and dreaming of what the future might hold. All too often couples get trapped in conflict, and that pulls them away from the happiness they used to know. They begin to fight constantly or start to avoid their partner altogether. This can lead to further stress and even more conflict. You begin to wonder how you got here, where is the partner you used to know, and if you will ever be able to get back to where you were.
(385) 334-5237 View (385) 334-5237

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Number of Therapists in South Jordan, UT

200+

Average cost per session

$135

Therapists in South Jordan, UT who prioritize treating:

92% Anxiety
89% Depression
84% Trauma and PTSD
77% Self Esteem
73% Relationship Issues
65% Grief
65% Coping Skills

Average years in practice

8 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

75% SelectHealth
71% BlueCross and BlueShield
66% EMI Health

How Therapists in South Jordan, UT see their clients

86% In Person and Online
14% Online Only

Gender breakdown

72% Female
27% Male
1% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in South Jordan?

Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.

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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.