Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

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Dani Merker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd, RYT
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Dani unequivocally believes in the healing power of relationships and self reflection. When these are utilized skillfully with one another people can unlock potential and strength previously unimagined. With a history of working as a tenured classroom teacher, yoga instructor and clinical social worker, Dani retains a playful curiosity for both our inner and outer worlds and how they shape our daily lives and interactions.
Dani unequivocally believes in the healing power of relationships and self reflection. When these are utilized skillfully with one another people can unlock potential and strength previously unimagined. With a history of working as a tenured classroom teacher, yoga instructor and clinical social worker, Dani retains a playful curiosity for both our inner and outer worlds and how they shape our daily lives and interactions.
(929) 493-4919 View (929) 493-4919
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Dominique Mannix
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, JD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Struggling to keep up with life’s unexpected shifts? All changes, even positive ones, can disrupt our lives and force us to adjust to a new version of ourselves. Unwanted changes often bring a range of emotions—shock, grief, anxiety, sadness, denial, anger, guilt, and more. These feelings impact our thoughts, behaviors, and overall well-being, affecting concentration, decision-making, eating, and sleeping. I help adults of all ages navigate life's transitions, such as adult children leaving or returning home, retirement, downsizing, chronic or life-altering medical conditions, and both death and non-death losses.
Struggling to keep up with life’s unexpected shifts? All changes, even positive ones, can disrupt our lives and force us to adjust to a new version of ourselves. Unwanted changes often bring a range of emotions—shock, grief, anxiety, sadness, denial, anger, guilt, and more. These feelings impact our thoughts, behaviors, and overall well-being, affecting concentration, decision-making, eating, and sleeping. I help adults of all ages navigate life's transitions, such as adult children leaving or returning home, retirement, downsizing, chronic or life-altering medical conditions, and both death and non-death losses.
(914) 730-5641 View (914) 730-5641
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William J. Hurst
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11242
People come to see me because they have experienced difficulties in living full, productive, and creative lives. They sometimes express the feeling of being unable to get what they want out of life. They feel blocked or stuck. Therapy can help them to get moving again.
People come to see me because they have experienced difficulties in living full, productive, and creative lives. They sometimes express the feeling of being unable to get what they want out of life. They feel blocked or stuck. Therapy can help them to get moving again.
(718) 569-8339 View (718) 569-8339
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Brithney M. Sandiford
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Starting therapy is like embarking on an exciting journey filled with discovery and growth. Along the way, you'll gain valuable tools to overcome challenges and ease your burdens. Together, we'll explore obstacles, learn new skills, and build a strong bond to support your progress. With shared goals and insights, we'll work hand in hand to tackle difficult thoughts and behaviors, paving the way for healing and positive change. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime—we're in this together!
Starting therapy is like embarking on an exciting journey filled with discovery and growth. Along the way, you'll gain valuable tools to overcome challenges and ease your burdens. Together, we'll explore obstacles, learn new skills, and build a strong bond to support your progress. With shared goals and insights, we'll work hand in hand to tackle difficult thoughts and behaviors, paving the way for healing and positive change. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime—we're in this together!
(646) 606-2671 View (646) 606-2671
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Dr. David S Byers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I draw on 19 years of experience as a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, and educator. I work with adults and older adolescents to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, academic and work-related problems, complex relationship and family dynamics, personality patterns, and concerns around sexuality and gender. I have particular expertise in working with students, straight and queer men, and other LGBTQ+ people. I take a highly individualized, nonjudgmental, but relationally engaged and honest approach. I aim to learn about clients on their own terms - their histories, challenges, and hopes.
I draw on 19 years of experience as a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, and educator. I work with adults and older adolescents to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, academic and work-related problems, complex relationship and family dynamics, personality patterns, and concerns around sexuality and gender. I have particular expertise in working with students, straight and queer men, and other LGBTQ+ people. I take a highly individualized, nonjudgmental, but relationally engaged and honest approach. I aim to learn about clients on their own terms - their histories, challenges, and hopes.
(929) 305-0738 View (929) 305-0738
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Dr. Alan Singer
Licensed Master Social Worker, PhD, LMSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11234
What motivates me? 90% of divorcing couples do not receive even one hour of marital therapy, 2/3 of divorces do not involve high-conflict marriages, children of divorce are twice as likely to divorce and 2/3 of divorces occur within the first 10 years of marriage. I have been married for 43 years, father of 4, counseling couples in NYC since 1980 with an 80% success rate in saving couples on the brink. Most couples wait 2 years before seeking any help. For goodness sake, don't wait! My mantra: I'll be the last person in the room to give up on your marriage.
What motivates me? 90% of divorcing couples do not receive even one hour of marital therapy, 2/3 of divorces do not involve high-conflict marriages, children of divorce are twice as likely to divorce and 2/3 of divorces occur within the first 10 years of marriage. I have been married for 43 years, father of 4, counseling couples in NYC since 1980 with an 80% success rate in saving couples on the brink. Most couples wait 2 years before seeking any help. For goodness sake, don't wait! My mantra: I'll be the last person in the room to give up on your marriage.
(732) 860-0276 View (732) 860-0276
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Mollie Rosenblum
MSW-LP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I work best with individuals who are motivated to improve their lives and embrace positive change. My sessions provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can develop the confidence to face life’s ups and downs.
I work best with individuals who are motivated to improve their lives and embrace positive change. My sessions provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can develop the confidence to face life’s ups and downs.
(929) 577-2480 View (929) 577-2480
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Kate Fodaski
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Too often, we feel we have become mired in our life—in our relationships, our sense of ourselves, our work, how to deal with a life transition, or our emotional experience. As your therapist, my goal is first and foremost to create an atmosphere of safety and trust, in which you can speak your feelings and thoughts freely and honestly. Then, together we can explore the unique experiences that have led to your current situation, and understand those behavioral patterns and ways of relating to ourself and others that may have been necessary solutions to past situations but now have become problematic.
Too often, we feel we have become mired in our life—in our relationships, our sense of ourselves, our work, how to deal with a life transition, or our emotional experience. As your therapist, my goal is first and foremost to create an atmosphere of safety and trust, in which you can speak your feelings and thoughts freely and honestly. Then, together we can explore the unique experiences that have led to your current situation, and understand those behavioral patterns and ways of relating to ourself and others that may have been necessary solutions to past situations but now have become problematic.
(929) 205-4967 View (929) 205-4967
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Daniel Tisman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Is it really possible to feel better? To be more satisfied with your work? To find and sustain love in your life? To truly heal from old wounds? If you're reading this now there must be a part of you that can answer these questions with a resounding Yes. However sometimes this voice can seem far off, more like a distant whisper. Stress and Anxiety in our life can take us even further away from this inner support and we can lose our way. I can help you find your way back to your authentic self.
Is it really possible to feel better? To be more satisfied with your work? To find and sustain love in your life? To truly heal from old wounds? If you're reading this now there must be a part of you that can answer these questions with a resounding Yes. However sometimes this voice can seem far off, more like a distant whisper. Stress and Anxiety in our life can take us even further away from this inner support and we can lose our way. I can help you find your way back to your authentic self.
(917) 791-3015 View (917) 791-3015
Photo of Hailey Bean - Jamron Counseling, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Hailey Bean - Jamron Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
If you are struggling with unhelpful thought-patterns or all-consuming emotions, you do not have to navigate these experiences alone. I am here to provide you with a safe space to unravel those overwhelming thoughts and emotions and foster a deeper connection with self. My goal is to provide gentle guidance to consider the underlying causes of these patterns. Together we will experiment with coping skills to discover new ways of relating to yourself and the world around you.
If you are struggling with unhelpful thought-patterns or all-consuming emotions, you do not have to navigate these experiences alone. I am here to provide you with a safe space to unravel those overwhelming thoughts and emotions and foster a deeper connection with self. My goal is to provide gentle guidance to consider the underlying causes of these patterns. Together we will experiment with coping skills to discover new ways of relating to yourself and the world around you.
(929) 581-8520 View (929) 581-8520
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Judy N Schneier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215
I work with couples, individuals, teens and kids. My 25 years of experience and many forms of training allow me to work with a range of issues. Increased awareness of thoughts and emotions allow us to examine patterns and behaviors causing distress and frustration. Finding new understanding and perspective creates new possibilities in relationships and our capacity to meet life challenges. This is a deeply personal journey and finding the right therapist to offer safety, courage, support and insight is a key part of the process. My approach is psychoanalytically grounded. My couples work is based in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I work with couples, individuals, teens and kids. My 25 years of experience and many forms of training allow me to work with a range of issues. Increased awareness of thoughts and emotions allow us to examine patterns and behaviors causing distress and frustration. Finding new understanding and perspective creates new possibilities in relationships and our capacity to meet life challenges. This is a deeply personal journey and finding the right therapist to offer safety, courage, support and insight is a key part of the process. My approach is psychoanalytically grounded. My couples work is based in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
(646) 846-4772 View (646) 846-4772
Photo of Liz Faraglia, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Liz Faraglia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Do you struggle with racing thoughts, constant worry, or feeling like you’re “too much” around others? Maybe you're facing a major life change—or already in it—and feeling overwhelmed by its emotional toll. Starting therapy is a brave decision, and finding the right therapist is key to change. I’m here to support you, whether it’s reducing anxiety, navigating stress, or working through trauma. My goal is to help you heal, make sense of your experiences, and build emotional balance. Together, we’ll heal, build coping strategies, and foster personal growth, leading to a more fulfilling life.
Do you struggle with racing thoughts, constant worry, or feeling like you’re “too much” around others? Maybe you're facing a major life change—or already in it—and feeling overwhelmed by its emotional toll. Starting therapy is a brave decision, and finding the right therapist is key to change. I’m here to support you, whether it’s reducing anxiety, navigating stress, or working through trauma. My goal is to help you heal, make sense of your experiences, and build emotional balance. Together, we’ll heal, build coping strategies, and foster personal growth, leading to a more fulfilling life.
(646) 762-0969 View (646) 762-0969
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Shelley Juran
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Are you having having relationship problems or overwhelming stress? I am a psychologist and psychoanalyst with an interpersonal/humanistic approach who specializes in relationship problems, couples therapy, women's issues and gender identity concerns. In individual therapy, clients discover the causes of their distress and find ways to feel "real" and "alive" in the world. Self-defeating patterns of thoughts and behaviors are identified and re-evaluated. More realistic and helpful perceptions, attitudes and behaviors can then emerge. Couples therapy emphasizes respectful communication and listening techniques. "Hearing" one's partner as well as expressing one's own distress becomes important.
Are you having having relationship problems or overwhelming stress? I am a psychologist and psychoanalyst with an interpersonal/humanistic approach who specializes in relationship problems, couples therapy, women's issues and gender identity concerns. In individual therapy, clients discover the causes of their distress and find ways to feel "real" and "alive" in the world. Self-defeating patterns of thoughts and behaviors are identified and re-evaluated. More realistic and helpful perceptions, attitudes and behaviors can then emerge. Couples therapy emphasizes respectful communication and listening techniques. "Hearing" one's partner as well as expressing one's own distress becomes important.
(718) 625-6526 View (718) 625-6526
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Candice Comisi
MS Ed, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Candice regularly treats people with Complex PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and OCD. She especially enjoys working with people who have a history of trauma within their families of origin.
Candice regularly treats people with Complex PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and OCD. She especially enjoys working with people who have a history of trauma within their families of origin.
(845) 209-2603 View (845) 209-2603
Photo of Anna Kushner, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Anna Kushner
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle you can't seem to break? Do you have a challenge in your life that you're ready to work through with honesty and commitment? I work best with individuals who are ready to take radical responsibility for their growth and are willing to do the work therapy requires. If you're looking for more than just a space to vent and instead want to actively improve your life, I may be the right fit for you.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle you can't seem to break? Do you have a challenge in your life that you're ready to work through with honesty and commitment? I work best with individuals who are ready to take radical responsibility for their growth and are willing to do the work therapy requires. If you're looking for more than just a space to vent and instead want to actively improve your life, I may be the right fit for you.
(718) 841-0536 View (718) 841-0536
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Shula Melamed MA MPH
MA, MPH, NBC HWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi my name is Shula Melamed I am a Relationship and Wellbeing Coach. My focus is on helping people build better relationships - with others and most importantly, themselves. Individuals and couples come to me when they are looking to not only improve their interactions with others but to also understand how and where they might be holding themselves back from living bigger and bolder lives. I have an MA in Psychology from The New School University and an MPH in Social Medical Sciences - Sexuality and Health from Columbia University. I have been working with individuals, couples and groups since 2013.
Hi my name is Shula Melamed I am a Relationship and Wellbeing Coach. My focus is on helping people build better relationships - with others and most importantly, themselves. Individuals and couples come to me when they are looking to not only improve their interactions with others but to also understand how and where they might be holding themselves back from living bigger and bolder lives. I have an MA in Psychology from The New School University and an MPH in Social Medical Sciences - Sexuality and Health from Columbia University. I have been working with individuals, couples and groups since 2013.
(929) 203-8383 View (929) 203-8383
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Jessica Healy - Therapy For Creatives
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Have your previous experiences with therapy left you not quite satisfied? Did simply talking about your difficulties seem to lose its impact after a while? Or perhaps you feel like you stayed with a therapist for longer than you wished without much improvement? If you deeply desire personal growth and are motivated to dedicate energy towards achieving it, true lasting change is within reach. Using Internal Family Systems therapy, Jessica will assist you in moving beyond the painful patterns you have already talked through and shine new awareness on what lies beneath.
Have your previous experiences with therapy left you not quite satisfied? Did simply talking about your difficulties seem to lose its impact after a while? Or perhaps you feel like you stayed with a therapist for longer than you wished without much improvement? If you deeply desire personal growth and are motivated to dedicate energy towards achieving it, true lasting change is within reach. Using Internal Family Systems therapy, Jessica will assist you in moving beyond the painful patterns you have already talked through and shine new awareness on what lies beneath.
(347) 801-7931 View (347) 801-7931
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Kateri Berasi
Psychologist, PsyD, EdM
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Do you ever feel like an outsider — like you're different from everyone else? That feeling can be incredibly isolating. You want to connect, but something always seems to get in the way. You're not alone. So many people silently carry the belief that there’s something “wrong” with them. But I’m here to tell you: there’s nothing wrong with you. Truly. In our work together, I’ll help you understand and appreciate who you are — not who you think you should be. As you learn to value yourself more deeply, your relationships, your outlook, and the way you move through the world will naturally begin to shift.
Do you ever feel like an outsider — like you're different from everyone else? That feeling can be incredibly isolating. You want to connect, but something always seems to get in the way. You're not alone. So many people silently carry the belief that there’s something “wrong” with them. But I’m here to tell you: there’s nothing wrong with you. Truly. In our work together, I’ll help you understand and appreciate who you are — not who you think you should be. As you learn to value yourself more deeply, your relationships, your outlook, and the way you move through the world will naturally begin to shift.
(914) 996-4557 View (914) 996-4557
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Sandra Ivelisse Silvestre
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11209
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or are just having mixed feelings and feel like the whole world is coming over you? Contact me, let's talk. We will work at your pace and know that I will meet you where you are at emotionally. I have been assessing community needs for over ten years and have learned that there are variables that do contribute to someone's emotional health. You don't have to feel alone in your process.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or are just having mixed feelings and feel like the whole world is coming over you? Contact me, let's talk. We will work at your pace and know that I will meet you where you are at emotionally. I have been assessing community needs for over ten years and have learned that there are variables that do contribute to someone's emotional health. You don't have to feel alone in your process.
(718) 790-4493 View (718) 790-4493
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Sean McNally - NOCD
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFC, MFT
Verified Verified
Online Only
My approach to treating OCD is to use exposure and response prevention techniques while holding an empathetic and non-judgmental posture. This gives us a clear roadmap to follow as we work to interrupt the OCD cycle. Together, we'll examine the obsessions and compulsions you're experiencing, identify your core fears, and create a hierarchy of exposures. I genuinely feel so hopeful about this work—it will empower you to create new neural pathways and break free from OCD. At NOCD, my team and I provide effective treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling).
My approach to treating OCD is to use exposure and response prevention techniques while holding an empathetic and non-judgmental posture. This gives us a clear roadmap to follow as we work to interrupt the OCD cycle. Together, we'll examine the obsessions and compulsions you're experiencing, identify your core fears, and create a hierarchy of exposures. I genuinely feel so hopeful about this work—it will empower you to create new neural pathways and break free from OCD. At NOCD, my team and I provide effective treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling).
(929) 429-4278 View (929) 429-4278
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Number of Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

3,000+

Average cost per session

$175

Therapists in Brooklyn, NY who prioritize treating:

94% Anxiety
89% Depression
82% Relationship Issues
77% Self Esteem
70% Trauma and PTSD
68% Stress
68% Life Transitions

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

86% Aetna
70% Cigna and Evernorth
60% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

How Therapists in Brooklyn, NY see their clients

53% Online Only
47% In Person and Online

Gender breakdown

79% Female
18% Male
3% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Brooklyn?

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.