Privacy Policy

Establishing trust between a client and therapist is one of the most important processes in therapy.  It is difficult for therapy to proceed and be productive without the highest levels of trust that what a client discusses with the therapist will be kept confidential.  This confidentiality is so important, it is protected by a set of laws that even govern how your clinical record must be stored and maintained. There are very few circumstances in which a therapist is required by law to disclose concerns for a client’s safety.  These circumstances include:
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  • If the therapist believes, or the client discloses, that there is a concern for the abuse or neglect of a child, senior citizen, or person with a disability.  The therapist is required to notify Child or Adult Protective Services.
  • If the client discloses, or the therapist believes, that the client may cause serious bodily harm to someone else, the therapist is required to notify the police.
  • If the client intends to harm him or herself, the therapist will make every effort to work with the individual to ensure his or her safety.  However if the person does not work with the therapist, additional steps may be taken to ensure the individual’s safety.

When treatment begins, you will be asked to sign a form that acknowledges you understand the scope of confidentiality within therapy.  In circumstances where it may be helpful for me to work with another part of your healthcare team, such as general practitioner, psychiatrist, or health coach, you will need to sign a release of information form, which outlines which parts of your clinical record you would like shared with the other provider for the benefit of coordinating treatment.  
Harmony Psychotherapy
501 Church Street NE
Suite 208
​Vienna, VA 22180

Phone: (703) 592-4243
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