Therapists in Lakeland, FL

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Kristin Joy Schwartz
Counselor, LMHC, MA
1 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33813
Have you experienced some life change or experience, which you feel you need help to overcome like anxiety, grief or trauma? Have you felt as if sometimes you are drowning in your emotions instead of just experiencing them? Does anger, sadness, anxiety, or fear keep impacting your life in ways you don't want it to? Do you struggle managing your emotions and would love to learn how to cope with them effectively? Do you struggle with thoughts of self-harm, of not being good enough, hopelessness, or emptiness?
Have you experienced some life change or experience, which you feel you need help to overcome like anxiety, grief or trauma? Have you felt as if sometimes you are drowning in your emotions instead of just experiencing them? Does anger, sadness, anxiety, or fear keep impacting your life in ways you don't want it to? Do you struggle managing your emotions and would love to learn how to cope with them effectively? Do you struggle with thoughts of self-harm, of not being good enough, hopelessness, or emptiness?
(863) 622-9448 View (863) 622-9448
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Kaylee Brenneman
Counselor, EdS, MEd
6 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33801
When emotions feel overwhelming, we sometimes act in ways that don't reflect our values. My goal is to support you as you work to engage in life more authentically using effective nervous system regulation and increasing skillfulness. I believe that people are always doing the best that they can with the resources that they have, and they also want and need to deal with the hardships of life more effectively - that's where I step in to accept, educate, and guide you. Some of my areas of specialization include Addiction, Anxiety, BPD, Depression, Identity Exploration, Trauma Processing, & Relationships and Communication.
When emotions feel overwhelming, we sometimes act in ways that don't reflect our values. My goal is to support you as you work to engage in life more authentically using effective nervous system regulation and increasing skillfulness. I believe that people are always doing the best that they can with the resources that they have, and they also want and need to deal with the hardships of life more effectively - that's where I step in to accept, educate, and guide you. Some of my areas of specialization include Addiction, Anxiety, BPD, Depression, Identity Exploration, Trauma Processing, & Relationships and Communication.
(863) 510-2624 View (863) 510-2624
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Denise Cummings-Fagan
Counselor, LMHC
6 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33810
Are you the one everyone depends on, but no one checks on? You’re holding together a lot right now. Maybe you’re caring for an aging parent, raising kids, managing work, and trying to keep up with everyone else’s needs while quietly running on empty yourself. You may look like you’re functioning on the outside, but inside you feel exhausted, resentful, overwhelmed, or like there’s never room for you.
Are you the one everyone depends on, but no one checks on? You’re holding together a lot right now. Maybe you’re caring for an aging parent, raising kids, managing work, and trying to keep up with everyone else’s needs while quietly running on empty yourself. You may look like you’re functioning on the outside, but inside you feel exhausted, resentful, overwhelmed, or like there’s never room for you.
(863) 341-8194 View (863) 341-8194
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Sharie Campfield
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, CAd, IMT3567
Online Only
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, and Certified addiction Counselor, dedicated to improving the well-being of clients and driven to help others overcome personal obstacles with empathy and compassion through a solution focused lens. As a veteran, of the United States Army, I understand the meaning of teamwork or working in diverse and stressful environments and taking care of others. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” Helen
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, and Certified addiction Counselor, dedicated to improving the well-being of clients and driven to help others overcome personal obstacles with empathy and compassion through a solution focused lens. As a veteran, of the United States Army, I understand the meaning of teamwork or working in diverse and stressful environments and taking care of others. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” Helen
(863) 270-4433 View (863) 270-4433
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Sara McMahon
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Lakeland, FL 33813
I love working with kids, teens and parents. It can be hard for kids & teens to understand their emotions and how to navigate the world that we live in. Whether it is problems at home, school, ADHD, anxiety, or something else, we can work to help your child improve their ability to not just survive but thrive in this ever changing world. I also love to work with parents. Parenting is hard. Along with working with your child , I hope to partner with you to help you, help your child. While having a counselor to talk to is great, you as their parent are the most important relationship in your child's life.
I love working with kids, teens and parents. It can be hard for kids & teens to understand their emotions and how to navigate the world that we live in. Whether it is problems at home, school, ADHD, anxiety, or something else, we can work to help your child improve their ability to not just survive but thrive in this ever changing world. I also love to work with parents. Parenting is hard. Along with working with your child , I hope to partner with you to help you, help your child. While having a counselor to talk to is great, you as their parent are the most important relationship in your child's life.
(863) 946-7388 x103 View (863) 946-7388 x103
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Teresa Harris, Psy.D., LMHC
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
There are times in our lives when things just don't seem to go according to plan. I believe everyone has the capacity to change the way they think and feel and to live the life they've dreamed of no matter what may be going on around us! Creating change requires support and experience on the part of the therapist. Through a process of empathy and understanding, I assist clients in creating positive changes in their lives. I provide a hope-inducing environment, which allows clients to feel comfortable as we create a customized plan to go from "feeling stuck" toward achieving personal goals and making positive, lasting changes!
There are times in our lives when things just don't seem to go according to plan. I believe everyone has the capacity to change the way they think and feel and to live the life they've dreamed of no matter what may be going on around us! Creating change requires support and experience on the part of the therapist. Through a process of empathy and understanding, I assist clients in creating positive changes in their lives. I provide a hope-inducing environment, which allows clients to feel comfortable as we create a customized plan to go from "feeling stuck" toward achieving personal goals and making positive, lasting changes!
(727) 496-5308 View (727) 496-5308
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Curlene Michelle Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Lakeland, FL 33813
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or depressed? You are not alone. Many people like yourself are working through trauma, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, substance abuse, anger management, or other behavioral issues like ADD, ADHD, or ODD. I have witnessed successes both professionally and personally in working with people who have experienced these conditions. I use person-centered methods to help you take charge of your life. I am currently serving clients at Tiny Little Jewels and Hope Broker in Lakeland. Everyone is welcome and treated with the utmost respect.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or depressed? You are not alone. Many people like yourself are working through trauma, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, substance abuse, anger management, or other behavioral issues like ADD, ADHD, or ODD. I have witnessed successes both professionally and personally in working with people who have experienced these conditions. I use person-centered methods to help you take charge of your life. I am currently serving clients at Tiny Little Jewels and Hope Broker in Lakeland. Everyone is welcome and treated with the utmost respect.
(863) 624-5818 View (863) 624-5818
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Shelva Alderman
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Lakeland, FL 33801
I sincerely want my clients to do and feel better and will do what it takes to help them achieve a status of well-being. I address therapy with a very down-to-earth concept which enables me and my clients to have a more productive therapist/client rapport. I realize that each client is an individual and should be treated as such from intake to treatment planning to discharge and follow-up resources. I am experienced in treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, border line personality disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. I specialize in substance abuse and childhood trauma.
I sincerely want my clients to do and feel better and will do what it takes to help them achieve a status of well-being. I address therapy with a very down-to-earth concept which enables me and my clients to have a more productive therapist/client rapport. I realize that each client is an individual and should be treated as such from intake to treatment planning to discharge and follow-up resources. I am experienced in treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, border line personality disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. I specialize in substance abuse and childhood trauma.
(863) 592-8026 View (863) 592-8026
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Monica Southers
Pre-Licensed Professional, MPhil, MS, RMHCI
Lakeland, FL 33801
The patterns we carry — the invisible "maps" we've built over a lifetime — shape every relationship, decision, and experience we have. Many were drawn long before we had the tools to choose differently. My work is about helping you see those patterns clearly and consciously redraw them. Whether you're working through relational wounds, life transitions, or simply a sense that something isn't working, I walk alongside you in a collaborative, compassionate restoration journey.
The patterns we carry — the invisible "maps" we've built over a lifetime — shape every relationship, decision, and experience we have. Many were drawn long before we had the tools to choose differently. My work is about helping you see those patterns clearly and consciously redraw them. Whether you're working through relational wounds, life transitions, or simply a sense that something isn't working, I walk alongside you in a collaborative, compassionate restoration journey.
(863) 622-7859 View (863) 622-7859
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Cassandra Sabol
Counselor, LMHC
2 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33805
Navigating the complexities of women's lives isn't something you can learn from a manual—there's no foolproof guidebook for handling the challenges of high school, the transition into motherhood, or the many stages in between. During your teenage years, you're discovering who you are, and as you enter adulthood, it can feel like a constant struggle to hold onto that identity amidst the demands of school, family, and career. It's all too easy to lose yourself in the pressure, expectations, and noise that society places on women.
Navigating the complexities of women's lives isn't something you can learn from a manual—there's no foolproof guidebook for handling the challenges of high school, the transition into motherhood, or the many stages in between. During your teenage years, you're discovering who you are, and as you enter adulthood, it can feel like a constant struggle to hold onto that identity amidst the demands of school, family, and career. It's all too easy to lose yourself in the pressure, expectations, and noise that society places on women.
(863) 356-1542 View (863) 356-1542
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Quinton Aaron Clawson
Counselor, LMHC, QS
3 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33801
Maya Angelou said, "there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you". I seek to help my clients share their stories in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe environment so that they can process their experiences and find a path to a brighter tomorrow. I'm a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and qualified supervisor (QS) in the state of Florida. I have vast experience in outpatient, inpatient, training, consulting, public speaking, and supervisory settings, and I have extensive training in various modalities such as EMDR.
Maya Angelou said, "there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you". I seek to help my clients share their stories in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe environment so that they can process their experiences and find a path to a brighter tomorrow. I'm a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and qualified supervisor (QS) in the state of Florida. I have vast experience in outpatient, inpatient, training, consulting, public speaking, and supervisory settings, and I have extensive training in various modalities such as EMDR.
(863) 349-3303 View (863) 349-3303
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Naomi Lopez Figueroa
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
5 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33805
I will create a safe and supportive environment where you can process and express your emotions with acceptance and understanding, fostering healing and personal growth.
I will create a safe and supportive environment where you can process and express your emotions with acceptance and understanding, fostering healing and personal growth.
(863) 334-2810 View (863) 334-2810
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Lisa Scheidt
Counselor, LMHC, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33801
Lisa specializes in supporting clients through life transitions, no matter the stage or circumstances. She offers tailored care for individuals coping with challenges such as anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, as well as those navigating midlife changes or dealing with grief. Drawing on evidence-based practices like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure Therapy, Lisa provides effective tools and strategies to promote healing and resilience. She creates a safe and empowering environment for her clients.
Lisa specializes in supporting clients through life transitions, no matter the stage or circumstances. She offers tailored care for individuals coping with challenges such as anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, as well as those navigating midlife changes or dealing with grief. Drawing on evidence-based practices like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure Therapy, Lisa provides effective tools and strategies to promote healing and resilience. She creates a safe and empowering environment for her clients.
(863) 591-6058 View (863) 591-6058
Photo of Patricia L Sabol, Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CSOTS
Patricia L Sabol
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CSOTS
4 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33805
It's never too late to begin the healing process, or to improve your self awareness and emotional well being. As a licensed therapist, I am here to walk beside you and help you find the solutions that will work best in your life. Whether you are grieving, or feeling anxious or depressed, together we can work towards a treatment plan that will benefit you and promote a healthier sense of emotional wellness.
It's never too late to begin the healing process, or to improve your self awareness and emotional well being. As a licensed therapist, I am here to walk beside you and help you find the solutions that will work best in your life. Whether you are grieving, or feeling anxious or depressed, together we can work towards a treatment plan that will benefit you and promote a healthier sense of emotional wellness.
(863) 588-3595 View (863) 588-3595
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Brittani F. Munchel
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33803
There may be times in your life when you feel as if you are surviving life instead of enjoying it. Now may be one of those moments. Survival is an instinct that drives many human behaviors and is completely acceptable. Moving beyond survival requires support. Life can be challenging at times and seeking help with those challenges can be intimidating. If you are seeking emotional wellness, self-acceptance, personal growth, or help in finding answers, I invite you to call for consultation and determine whether I am the right therapist for you.
There may be times in your life when you feel as if you are surviving life instead of enjoying it. Now may be one of those moments. Survival is an instinct that drives many human behaviors and is completely acceptable. Moving beyond survival requires support. Life can be challenging at times and seeking help with those challenges can be intimidating. If you are seeking emotional wellness, self-acceptance, personal growth, or help in finding answers, I invite you to call for consultation and determine whether I am the right therapist for you.
(863) 292-6339 View (863) 292-6339
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Sonja Orozco
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
Hi! I am an LMHC licensed in Florida with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence.
Hi! I am an LMHC licensed in Florida with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence.
(863) 473-8069 View (863) 473-8069
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Carolina Melendez-Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Lakeland, FL 33815
Carolina works with preteens, adolescents, and adults navigating depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, identity exploration, adjustment challenges, and self-esteem concerns to name a few things. She provides individual counseling in a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. With experience co-facilitating individual and group therapy under LCSW supervision, she uses compassionate, evidence-based approaches to help clients build insight, resilience, and lasting emotional wellness.
Carolina works with preteens, adolescents, and adults navigating depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, identity exploration, adjustment challenges, and self-esteem concerns to name a few things. She provides individual counseling in a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. With experience co-facilitating individual and group therapy under LCSW supervision, she uses compassionate, evidence-based approaches to help clients build insight, resilience, and lasting emotional wellness.
(863) 208-7436 View (863) 208-7436
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Sheree L Saulter
Counselor, LMHC, MA
2 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33805
"TOTAL Counseling" where we Tackle Obstacles, Tears, Anger & Loneliness. Everyone needs someone! Sometimes life can be overwhelming causing you to feel like you can't breathe. Perhaps you feel stuck or lost. You don't have to face these issues alone. Let's work together to overcome your challenges. Here is a place which offers you freedom to share without being judged if you are feeling depressed, lost, hopeless, anxious or just need someone to talk to.
"TOTAL Counseling" where we Tackle Obstacles, Tears, Anger & Loneliness. Everyone needs someone! Sometimes life can be overwhelming causing you to feel like you can't breathe. Perhaps you feel stuck or lost. You don't have to face these issues alone. Let's work together to overcome your challenges. Here is a place which offers you freedom to share without being judged if you are feeling depressed, lost, hopeless, anxious or just need someone to talk to.
(863) 692-3735 View (863) 692-3735
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Jennifer Targosz
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, MC
Lakeland, FL 33815
Are you navigating life changes, relationship challenges, anxiety, or depression? You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step. You don’t have to face it alone. Healing is possible, and support can make the process feel less isolating. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that may be contributing to distress. Together, we will explore what’s impacting your daily life and develop practical tools to create meaningful change. I work with individuals to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can process your experiences.
Are you navigating life changes, relationship challenges, anxiety, or depression? You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step. You don’t have to face it alone. Healing is possible, and support can make the process feel less isolating. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that may be contributing to distress. Together, we will explore what’s impacting your daily life and develop practical tools to create meaningful change. I work with individuals to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can process your experiences.
(863) 694-1423 View (863) 694-1423
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Silver Lining Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA
Lakeland, FL 33813
Helping human beings become whole is key to allowing them to become emotionally healthy. Bringing all of our "parts" together through evidence-based treatment methods allows us to achieve peace and serenity. Partnering with my clients in a therapeutic, non-judgmental, loving way is the foundation of my approach. Biofeedback or more specifically Neurofeedback is an evidenced based approach used to help people who have experienced trauma heal. I have and utilize an amazing system to improve the performance of brains in need of healing. I have experience addictions, trauma, the Florida child welfare system, adoptions, and grief.
Helping human beings become whole is key to allowing them to become emotionally healthy. Bringing all of our "parts" together through evidence-based treatment methods allows us to achieve peace and serenity. Partnering with my clients in a therapeutic, non-judgmental, loving way is the foundation of my approach. Biofeedback or more specifically Neurofeedback is an evidenced based approach used to help people who have experienced trauma heal. I have and utilize an amazing system to improve the performance of brains in need of healing. I have experience addictions, trauma, the Florida child welfare system, adoptions, and grief.
(863) 204-1808 View (863) 204-1808

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Number of Therapists in Lakeland, FL

300+

Average cost per session

$125

Therapists in Lakeland, FL who prioritize treating:

92% Anxiety
88% Depression
74% Self Esteem
69% Trauma and PTSD
65% Relationship Issues
63% Stress
58% Family Conflict

Average years in practice

8 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

92% Aetna
90% Cigna and Evernorth
70% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

How Therapists in Lakeland, FL see their clients

62% In Person and Online
38% Online Only

Gender breakdown

82% Female
17% Male
1% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Lakeland?

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.