Therapists in Bryn Mawr, PA
Kristina Ferrari | Modern Relationship Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
When you met your partner you likely didn't notice them across the room and say — "That looks like someone I could solve problems with." What attracts us to people initially usually has little to do with the factors that make conflict resolution possible — let alone productive and connective. Nobody teaches us how to do conflict well. It’s not a class in high school (although it absolutely should be). We aren’t born with these tools. In fact, some of our biology actively works against us here because our nervous system is wired to detect threat.
When you met your partner you likely didn't notice them across the room and say — "That looks like someone I could solve problems with." What attracts us to people initially usually has little to do with the factors that make conflict resolution possible — let alone productive and connective. Nobody teaches us how to do conflict well. It’s not a class in high school (although it absolutely should be). We aren’t born with these tools. In fact, some of our biology actively works against us here because our nervous system is wired to detect threat.
Michael M. Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
As a Licensed Professional Counselor I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have several years of experience working with a diverse array of people and have had the privilege to walk alongside people as they navigated a variety of life conditions and issues. I treat individuals that are dealing with such issues as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, divorce recovery, grief and loss, ADHD, anger and conduct issues, trauma, substance use and abuse issues, gambling, sexual and process addictions, addict in the family issues, codependency, attachment issues, personality disorders, and spiritual conflicts.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have several years of experience working with a diverse array of people and have had the privilege to walk alongside people as they navigated a variety of life conditions and issues. I treat individuals that are dealing with such issues as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, divorce recovery, grief and loss, ADHD, anger and conduct issues, trauma, substance use and abuse issues, gambling, sexual and process addictions, addict in the family issues, codependency, attachment issues, personality disorders, and spiritual conflicts.
Sandra Greenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Are you struggling in your marriage or partnership? Has conflict, emotional distance or anxiety increased over the years? Do you want to get out of the rut but don't know where to begin? The truth is, positive change can happen. You can learn to identify and disrupt fixed patterns that keep you stuck. You can gain relational skills to tackle differences with confidence and heart. Discover how to connect with your inner GPS - be true to yourself and create more enlivened loving moments. Now is the time. Take your first step toward living a more authentic wholehearted life. I can help.
Are you struggling in your marriage or partnership? Has conflict, emotional distance or anxiety increased over the years? Do you want to get out of the rut but don't know where to begin? The truth is, positive change can happen. You can learn to identify and disrupt fixed patterns that keep you stuck. You can gain relational skills to tackle differences with confidence and heart. Discover how to connect with your inner GPS - be true to yourself and create more enlivened loving moments. Now is the time. Take your first step toward living a more authentic wholehearted life. I can help.
Dawn Altman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Are you looking to find greater meaning and purpose in life? As a Jungian-oriented psychotherapist, I specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transitions, be it divorce, new parenthood, or midlife changes or loss. Anxiety, depression, loss of vitality, disordered eating, and addictions are symptoms of a deeper issue whose root cause must be treated in order to fully heal. Together, we will work to understand and heal the issues that are impeding your well-being to bring you back to a state of balance. Additionally, I work with adult individuals struggling with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression and trauma.
Are you looking to find greater meaning and purpose in life? As a Jungian-oriented psychotherapist, I specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transitions, be it divorce, new parenthood, or midlife changes or loss. Anxiety, depression, loss of vitality, disordered eating, and addictions are symptoms of a deeper issue whose root cause must be treated in order to fully heal. Together, we will work to understand and heal the issues that are impeding your well-being to bring you back to a state of balance. Additionally, I work with adult individuals struggling with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression and trauma.
Patrick Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
In my experience, all of us will ultimately experience problems that seem to overwhelm our normal abilities to cope. Life is hard and we need outlets to process those difficult times. I’ve worked with a variety of clients that have experienced anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, codependency, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction, anger management, marital/relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma & abuse, stress management and OCD. All of my sessions are currently virtual.
In my experience, all of us will ultimately experience problems that seem to overwhelm our normal abilities to cope. Life is hard and we need outlets to process those difficult times. I’ve worked with a variety of clients that have experienced anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, codependency, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction, anger management, marital/relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma & abuse, stress management and OCD. All of my sessions are currently virtual.
Peter Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
How are you supposed to go on? It feels like your entire life has been turned on its head. Everything is different now. Your spouse is gone, and you don’t know how to move forward. All the things that used to seem so important to you have lost their meaning. The work assignments you once obsessed over are being ignored. The social schedule you spent such care curating now feels worthless. Hobbies are meaningless. Self-care is pointless. Friends and family offer their support, but it all feels hollow. No one understands what you’re going through. All you want to do is stay at home in bed and hide from the world forever.
How are you supposed to go on? It feels like your entire life has been turned on its head. Everything is different now. Your spouse is gone, and you don’t know how to move forward. All the things that used to seem so important to you have lost their meaning. The work assignments you once obsessed over are being ignored. The social schedule you spent such care curating now feels worthless. Hobbies are meaningless. Self-care is pointless. Friends and family offer their support, but it all feels hollow. No one understands what you’re going through. All you want to do is stay at home in bed and hide from the world forever.
Jeannine C Alvare'
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I believe that mental health reflects a balance between an individual's emotional functioning and his/her family, friends and community. I support patients in their personal awareness and integration of the mind, body and spirit. I have extensive clinical experience with individuals and families addressing concerns such as: Anxiety, Autistic Spectrum, Attention Deficit Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Learning Differences, Oppositional/Defiant Behaviors, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression and Psychological responses to life changes. I offer additional expertise in bi-cultural/racial issues, chronic illness, co-parenting, LGBT community, interfaith marriage and sibling rivalry.
I believe that mental health reflects a balance between an individual's emotional functioning and his/her family, friends and community. I support patients in their personal awareness and integration of the mind, body and spirit. I have extensive clinical experience with individuals and families addressing concerns such as: Anxiety, Autistic Spectrum, Attention Deficit Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Learning Differences, Oppositional/Defiant Behaviors, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression and Psychological responses to life changes. I offer additional expertise in bi-cultural/racial issues, chronic illness, co-parenting, LGBT community, interfaith marriage and sibling rivalry.
Karolina Lazarov
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LBC, PMH-C, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Life can be challenging. Sometimes you may feel unhappy, overwhelmed, stressed out, tired or simply “stuck”. In those moments, you may want to have this one person who will truly hear you and allow you to be yourself, express your feelings and deep thoughts without criticism, judgment, misunderstanding. I want be this person for you! Together we will explore your feelings, thoughts, emotions, and challenges to build the kind of life, career, relationships that you want. Change is possible but taking the first step to better yourself may be difficult when doing it alone. I want to be there for you and accompany you along the way.
Life can be challenging. Sometimes you may feel unhappy, overwhelmed, stressed out, tired or simply “stuck”. In those moments, you may want to have this one person who will truly hear you and allow you to be yourself, express your feelings and deep thoughts without criticism, judgment, misunderstanding. I want be this person for you! Together we will explore your feelings, thoughts, emotions, and challenges to build the kind of life, career, relationships that you want. Change is possible but taking the first step to better yourself may be difficult when doing it alone. I want to be there for you and accompany you along the way.
Mary Beth Ertel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Your desire to change your life and find better ways of coping is a strength you may not yet realize you possess. As a clinical developmental psychologist, I can help you understand your current struggles in context, as part of your developmental journey and the systems of family and relationships surrounding you. In an emotionally safe and confidential environment, I will work with you to uncover the source of your challenges and find alternate coping strategies. I believe it is important to help you identify and use the many strengths you already possess as you work through your current difficulties.
Your desire to change your life and find better ways of coping is a strength you may not yet realize you possess. As a clinical developmental psychologist, I can help you understand your current struggles in context, as part of your developmental journey and the systems of family and relationships surrounding you. In an emotionally safe and confidential environment, I will work with you to uncover the source of your challenges and find alternate coping strategies. I believe it is important to help you identify and use the many strengths you already possess as you work through your current difficulties.
Debra L Sutton
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, MFT, IFS
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Have you "disappeared" in order to be in a relationship? Do you feel "selfish" considering your own needs and wants? Would you like to stand up for yourself AND still be in relationship? Is the phrase, "I matter, too," one you want to believe? If so, the time has come to create effective ways to move into relationship with Self and Others. The truth is that each of us matters equally. When we live from a place of mutual importance, we honor boundaries, make decisions for ourselves, and are responsible for the only person we can truly manage, our self.
Have you "disappeared" in order to be in a relationship? Do you feel "selfish" considering your own needs and wants? Would you like to stand up for yourself AND still be in relationship? Is the phrase, "I matter, too," one you want to believe? If so, the time has come to create effective ways to move into relationship with Self and Others. The truth is that each of us matters equally. When we live from a place of mutual importance, we honor boundaries, make decisions for ourselves, and are responsible for the only person we can truly manage, our self.
Wendy A. Weiner, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Do you sometimes need someone to talk to to open up about your worries and sadness, and hopes and dreams? Maybe you don't want to keep asking your friends/family to listen or maybe there isn't anyone to open up to at all. Now you don't have to do it alone...
Do you sometimes need someone to talk to to open up about your worries and sadness, and hopes and dreams? Maybe you don't want to keep asking your friends/family to listen or maybe there isn't anyone to open up to at all. Now you don't have to do it alone...
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Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
At Bryn Mawr Mental Health and Wellness, Dr. Raena Khorram, a Harvard trained psychiatrist and her team of expert therapists offers comprehensive psychiatric treatment. We use a combination of individual psychotherapy, EMDR, couples therapy and medication management to treat depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, eating and addiction disorders. We believe the combination of psychotherapy, or talk therapy, medication management and healthy lifestyle improvements is key in successful the treatment. We see patients in our office and remotely using a HIPAA compliant video platform.
At Bryn Mawr Mental Health and Wellness, Dr. Raena Khorram, a Harvard trained psychiatrist and her team of expert therapists offers comprehensive psychiatric treatment. We use a combination of individual psychotherapy, EMDR, couples therapy and medication management to treat depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, eating and addiction disorders. We believe the combination of psychotherapy, or talk therapy, medication management and healthy lifestyle improvements is key in successful the treatment. We see patients in our office and remotely using a HIPAA compliant video platform.
Peter C Badgio
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I have been a psychologist for over 25 years, providing therapy and assessment services on an individualized, personal basis to people seeking help for many different aspects of life. I have expertise in neuropsychology, psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I will respond to all calls directly. Your needs will be addressed privately and personally. From the time of the initial inquiry throughout the assessment and therapy process, your comfort and confidentiality is assured.
I have been a psychologist for over 25 years, providing therapy and assessment services on an individualized, personal basis to people seeking help for many different aspects of life. I have expertise in neuropsychology, psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I will respond to all calls directly. Your needs will be addressed privately and personally. From the time of the initial inquiry throughout the assessment and therapy process, your comfort and confidentiality is assured.
Evan V Vida
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for the full spectrum of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs; skin-picking, hair pulling, nail-biting), generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, phobias, social anxiety, body dysmorphic disorder, health/illness anxiety, and more. I also specialize in helping those with difficulties in emotional and behavioral dysregulation using principles of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for the full spectrum of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs; skin-picking, hair pulling, nail-biting), generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, phobias, social anxiety, body dysmorphic disorder, health/illness anxiety, and more. I also specialize in helping those with difficulties in emotional and behavioral dysregulation using principles of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Lindsay Breeden
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I work best with older adolescents, adults and couples seeking a therapy relationship to count on as long as the work is helpful. I've provided brief treatment many times, but if you're in a rush, I'm probably not your ideal therapist. In 30+ years, I've come to believe that satisfaction in life and relationships depends largely on the quality of your relationship with yourself. Therapy is a process of exploring how you came to be where you are; looking at life in new ways; and risking new behaviors reflecting who you really are and what you want. Lasting change takes time.
I work best with older adolescents, adults and couples seeking a therapy relationship to count on as long as the work is helpful. I've provided brief treatment many times, but if you're in a rush, I'm probably not your ideal therapist. In 30+ years, I've come to believe that satisfaction in life and relationships depends largely on the quality of your relationship with yourself. Therapy is a process of exploring how you came to be where you are; looking at life in new ways; and risking new behaviors reflecting who you really are and what you want. Lasting change takes time.
Sarah A Murphy
Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACP-EFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
Are you feeling sad, stressed, lonely, or overwhelmed? Are you facing a challenging life transition? If you are looking for a straightforward, solution-oriented approach within a holistic framework, we might be a good fit! I understand the pain and confusion that life transitions, grief and loss, illnesses, and other stressors create. I also believe firmly, and with good reason, that growth and happiness is always possible, no matter how difficult the path. I am fully committed to the mind-body-spirit connection and ground these principles in trusted evidence-based techniques.
Are you feeling sad, stressed, lonely, or overwhelmed? Are you facing a challenging life transition? If you are looking for a straightforward, solution-oriented approach within a holistic framework, we might be a good fit! I understand the pain and confusion that life transitions, grief and loss, illnesses, and other stressors create. I also believe firmly, and with good reason, that growth and happiness is always possible, no matter how difficult the path. I am fully committed to the mind-body-spirit connection and ground these principles in trusted evidence-based techniques.
Dr. Thomas Le
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
As a person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they are while also offering tangible strategies for growth, healing, and change. I specialize in the treatment of clinical concerns such as trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties (e.g., romantic relationships and friendships, family dynamics), identity exploration, emotion regulation/dysregulation, substance use, disordered eating/body image concerns, and depression and anxiety. Clients have described me as warm, engaged, and nonjudgmental.
As a person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they are while also offering tangible strategies for growth, healing, and change. I specialize in the treatment of clinical concerns such as trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties (e.g., romantic relationships and friendships, family dynamics), identity exploration, emotion regulation/dysregulation, substance use, disordered eating/body image concerns, and depression and anxiety. Clients have described me as warm, engaged, and nonjudgmental.
Cognitive Behavioral Counseling LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Do racing thoughts or depressive feelings keep you from being your authentic self? Do you want to live a richer and fuller life? Life transition, trauma, stress and addiction are difficult experiences to navigate. Dr. Berman will help you to build a sense of confidence when confronted with these issues while becoming more at ease in your life. Combining compassionate care with evidence-based therapy, Dr. Berman uses techniques proven to build self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
Do racing thoughts or depressive feelings keep you from being your authentic self? Do you want to live a richer and fuller life? Life transition, trauma, stress and addiction are difficult experiences to navigate. Dr. Berman will help you to build a sense of confidence when confronted with these issues while becoming more at ease in your life. Combining compassionate care with evidence-based therapy, Dr. Berman uses techniques proven to build self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
Patti Anne McAndrews Radnor Individual And Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS, LPC, CAADC, ADHD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Seeking help is a daunting task and finding the right person to assist you on your journey is equally difficult. At Radnor Therapy, I guide clients and/or families toward emotional efficacy. I assist clientele in coping with emotional stress, mental health, or addiction issues, through coaching and therapy. I have over 30 years of experience working with clients and families dealing with mental health and substance abuse/addiction. If I can't help, I'll connect you with someone who can. Having founded Adolescent Advocates in 2005 and sold in 2023, I have faced extreme adversity with great success and connected with many colleagues.
Seeking help is a daunting task and finding the right person to assist you on your journey is equally difficult. At Radnor Therapy, I guide clients and/or families toward emotional efficacy. I assist clientele in coping with emotional stress, mental health, or addiction issues, through coaching and therapy. I have over 30 years of experience working with clients and families dealing with mental health and substance abuse/addiction. If I can't help, I'll connect you with someone who can. Having founded Adolescent Advocates in 2005 and sold in 2023, I have faced extreme adversity with great success and connected with many colleagues.
Katie Chockley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Are you new to therapy and nervous to start? Or have you tried it before and spent your sessions trying to achieve a good grade in therapy – whatever that could possibly mean? I am a licensed social worker, and I'm passionate about working with young adults who are lost, worried, stressed, and anxious. Those who have spent their lives being high achievers and aren’t sure where the resume stops and they, a human person worthy of love just as they are, begin. I value collaboration, empathy, humility, warmth and humor in the therapeutic relationship. You are the expert on your own life.
Are you new to therapy and nervous to start? Or have you tried it before and spent your sessions trying to achieve a good grade in therapy – whatever that could possibly mean? I am a licensed social worker, and I'm passionate about working with young adults who are lost, worried, stressed, and anxious. Those who have spent their lives being high achievers and aren’t sure where the resume stops and they, a human person worthy of love just as they are, begin. I value collaboration, empathy, humility, warmth and humor in the therapeutic relationship. You are the expert on your own life.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Bryn Mawr, PA
300+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Bryn Mawr, PA who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
83% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Self Esteem |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Stress |
64% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
70% | Aetna |
59% | Highmark |
51% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Bryn Mawr, PA see their clients
72% | In Person and Online | |
28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Bryn Mawr?
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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.
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.
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.