Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY
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Is this one of those times you might need some extra help to manage what life has thrown at you? If so, you'll find me to be warm, empathic, and down-to-earth, with extensive training, skill, and experience. We'll be collaborative and flexible as we work to identify and shift those habits that have outlived their usefulness and now create obstacles to you living a fuller and more satisfying life. I work well with those seeking either or both problem-solving and insight-oriented approaches.
Is this one of those times you might need some extra help to manage what life has thrown at you? If so, you'll find me to be warm, empathic, and down-to-earth, with extensive training, skill, and experience. We'll be collaborative and flexible as we work to identify and shift those habits that have outlived their usefulness and now create obstacles to you living a fuller and more satisfying life. I work well with those seeking either or both problem-solving and insight-oriented approaches.
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Do you or your child suffer from anxiety or depression? Do worry, social fears, or obsessive-compulsive disorder keep you from fully participating in life? Have you or someone you love felt desperate and suffered from suicidal thoughts or self-injury? Do you want to build a better life, a life worth living, and escape from overwhelming emotional pain and doubt? I help adolescents and young adults to become the people they want to be by developing skills they need to understand and manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors more effectively.
Do you or your child suffer from anxiety or depression? Do worry, social fears, or obsessive-compulsive disorder keep you from fully participating in life? Have you or someone you love felt desperate and suffered from suicidal thoughts or self-injury? Do you want to build a better life, a life worth living, and escape from overwhelming emotional pain and doubt? I help adolescents and young adults to become the people they want to be by developing skills they need to understand and manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors more effectively.
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Arthur Cardinale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023
I specialize in working with people who have substance use disorders. I have worked with clients in all stages of their addiction treatment such as detox, inpatient and outpatient rehab, as well as sober living homes in NYC. I have also conducted multiple interventions to help clients enter inpatient treatment programs. My ambition is to help people recover and lead productive and fulfilling lives.
I specialize in working with people who have substance use disorders. I have worked with clients in all stages of their addiction treatment such as detox, inpatient and outpatient rehab, as well as sober living homes in NYC. I have also conducted multiple interventions to help clients enter inpatient treatment programs. My ambition is to help people recover and lead productive and fulfilling lives.
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We all experience the stress and challenges of life and can feel stuck, anxious or down. Give yourself the gift of time and the support of therapy to work towards living a more fulfilled life. As a licensed clinical psychologist, with over 20 years of experience, my aim is to create a safe, supportive environment for adults and children to explore their personal goals. We will work together within a psychodynamic and relational framework of guided self discovery and understanding. With your increased self knowledge you will become more equipped to develop strategies for coping and for making positive change.
We all experience the stress and challenges of life and can feel stuck, anxious or down. Give yourself the gift of time and the support of therapy to work towards living a more fulfilled life. As a licensed clinical psychologist, with over 20 years of experience, my aim is to create a safe, supportive environment for adults and children to explore their personal goals. We will work together within a psychodynamic and relational framework of guided self discovery and understanding. With your increased self knowledge you will become more equipped to develop strategies for coping and for making positive change.
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Tamar Tenenbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024 (Online Only)
Feelings of hopelessness, shame and inadequacy may be rising up regardless of your daily positive affirmations. When you are feeling stuck, it may be time to try a different approach—targeting your thoughts, body and emotions. Together, you will learn to self-regulate, relieve your symptoms, and increase your confidence and self-worth in order to embody your authentic self. We’ll work together to heal your past so you can ground yourself in the present and reach future goals.
Feelings of hopelessness, shame and inadequacy may be rising up regardless of your daily positive affirmations. When you are feeling stuck, it may be time to try a different approach—targeting your thoughts, body and emotions. Together, you will learn to self-regulate, relieve your symptoms, and increase your confidence and self-worth in order to embody your authentic self. We’ll work together to heal your past so you can ground yourself in the present and reach future goals.
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Janet Susan (Brown) Lobel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in both clinic and private practice settings. I have a wide range of clinical interests and expertise including trauma/bereavement, autistic spectrum disorders, parenting issues, and individual adult relational psychoanalysis. I am trained in parent-infant psychotherapy as intervention at the earliest ages can prevent/lessen the impact of potential risk factors that can derail a child's development. I integrate Stanley Greenspan's DIR/Floortime model with attachment-based play therapy. This integrative approach addresses both the child's social-emotional and sensory cognitive functioning,
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in both clinic and private practice settings. I have a wide range of clinical interests and expertise including trauma/bereavement, autistic spectrum disorders, parenting issues, and individual adult relational psychoanalysis. I am trained in parent-infant psychotherapy as intervention at the earliest ages can prevent/lessen the impact of potential risk factors that can derail a child's development. I integrate Stanley Greenspan's DIR/Floortime model with attachment-based play therapy. This integrative approach addresses both the child's social-emotional and sensory cognitive functioning,
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Marc Spetalnik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023
I believe that whatever most troubles or challenges you, it neither defines you psychologically nor reduces the whole of your identity. Therefore, I view all aspects of your life present in therapy - of your past, present, external and inner life - as promising pathways toward a fuller understanding of your living reality. Within it we find and engage your authentic ability to master pain and fear, to access more rewarding options for living. Our view is founded upon recognition of your unique connection to our common ground of human experience: that shared territory in which we all sometimes struggle, and in which I include myself.
I believe that whatever most troubles or challenges you, it neither defines you psychologically nor reduces the whole of your identity. Therefore, I view all aspects of your life present in therapy - of your past, present, external and inner life - as promising pathways toward a fuller understanding of your living reality. Within it we find and engage your authentic ability to master pain and fear, to access more rewarding options for living. Our view is founded upon recognition of your unique connection to our common ground of human experience: that shared territory in which we all sometimes struggle, and in which I include myself.
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Claudia Bader
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MPS, ATR-BC, NCPsyA, LP, LCAT
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
Trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, relationship problems, spirituality...dedicated to a deep symbolically oriented approach, I integrate a grounded training in psychoanalysis with expressive and spiritual work. I like the heart as well as the mind to be present in our work together.
We may be a good match if you wish a flexible, deep, compassionate process that combines depth analysis along with practicality, and awareness of body-based states.
Executive Director Emerita of the Institute for Expressive Analysis, with over 30 years experience as a therapist, I am on the faculty of 3 universities plus the Institute.
Trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, relationship problems, spirituality...dedicated to a deep symbolically oriented approach, I integrate a grounded training in psychoanalysis with expressive and spiritual work. I like the heart as well as the mind to be present in our work together.
We may be a good match if you wish a flexible, deep, compassionate process that combines depth analysis along with practicality, and awareness of body-based states.
Executive Director Emerita of the Institute for Expressive Analysis, with over 30 years experience as a therapist, I am on the faculty of 3 universities plus the Institute.
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Nancy Payne Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023
As your therapist, I will respect the courage of your decision to seek psychotherapy and will create a foundation of acceptance and collaboration. My clients benefit from my active, engaging approach, and learn adaptive ways of coping with the manifestations of early attachment disruptions, trauma, loss, relationship problems, and life transitions. Having training in psychodynamic and trauma therapy, my approach focuses on integrating mind, body, and emotions, fostering the emergence of a more unified self. This helps my clients become mindful and aware of their patterns and able to approach the change process with self-compassion.
As your therapist, I will respect the courage of your decision to seek psychotherapy and will create a foundation of acceptance and collaboration. My clients benefit from my active, engaging approach, and learn adaptive ways of coping with the manifestations of early attachment disruptions, trauma, loss, relationship problems, and life transitions. Having training in psychodynamic and trauma therapy, my approach focuses on integrating mind, body, and emotions, fostering the emergence of a more unified self. This helps my clients become mindful and aware of their patterns and able to approach the change process with self-compassion.
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Alejandra Parisi
MA, EdM, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual Latinx therapist (MHC-LP) who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their mental health goals. I provide a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. My approach is client-centered, warm, and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based therapeutic methods to ensure that our work is both effective and meaningful.
I am a bilingual Latinx therapist (MHC-LP) who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their mental health goals. I provide a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. My approach is client-centered, warm, and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based therapeutic methods to ensure that our work is both effective and meaningful.
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Sandoval Psychotherapy Consultation LCSW,PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, SIFI, LMSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
As a first-generation licensed social worker living in between two cultures, I understand having to navigate different worlds, live up to expectations to succeed and figure out life’s challenges on your own. Are you balancing work, family obligations, and major transitions? Are you struggling with work-life balance or becoming a new parent? I am here to help and support you along the way. You don’t have to navigate life alone. We need the support of others to help us get to where we want to be.
As a first-generation licensed social worker living in between two cultures, I understand having to navigate different worlds, live up to expectations to succeed and figure out life’s challenges on your own. Are you balancing work, family obligations, and major transitions? Are you struggling with work-life balance or becoming a new parent? I am here to help and support you along the way. You don’t have to navigate life alone. We need the support of others to help us get to where we want to be.
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Marcia Blau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
When you are in a struggle with yourself, it may affect everything else. Talking can help. Voicing your truth is healing. I offer a comfortable, supportive environment where it is safe to be yourself. Together we will identify and explore that which has been troubling you. This will help you release haunting feelings, make peace with your history, and gain clarity about your current situations. From this new vantage point, you will have a better sense of what you truly want. And that is where change begins.
When you are in a struggle with yourself, it may affect everything else. Talking can help. Voicing your truth is healing. I offer a comfortable, supportive environment where it is safe to be yourself. Together we will identify and explore that which has been troubling you. This will help you release haunting feelings, make peace with your history, and gain clarity about your current situations. From this new vantage point, you will have a better sense of what you truly want. And that is where change begins.
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Elizabeth S Cramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
If you are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, work or relationship issues, communication difficulties, substance abuse in your close friends or family, I would be glad to meet with you on an individual basis to see if we might work well together toward the goals you define for yourself. I also work with parents and their adult children who want to improve their relationships. My style is warm, interactive and compassionate.
If you are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, work or relationship issues, communication difficulties, substance abuse in your close friends or family, I would be glad to meet with you on an individual basis to see if we might work well together toward the goals you define for yourself. I also work with parents and their adult children who want to improve their relationships. My style is warm, interactive and compassionate.
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Ashley Retta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive, healing and safe space for you discuss and navigate your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to confront anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, family dynamics, major life changes and generational trauma. I take a warm, down to earth, person centered approach and am an active participant in the session. I utilize a variety of tools including curiosity, empathy, humor and vulnerability to learn about you, and help create trust in our therapeutic relationship.
My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive, healing and safe space for you discuss and navigate your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to confront anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, family dynamics, major life changes and generational trauma. I take a warm, down to earth, person centered approach and am an active participant in the session. I utilize a variety of tools including curiosity, empathy, humor and vulnerability to learn about you, and help create trust in our therapeutic relationship.
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I believe that therapy works best when it helps us get in touch with things we're not aware of and don't want to be aware of. We are all motivated to avoid painful thoughts, feelings, and memories. But along with that lack of awareness comes confusion, isolation, and the inability to act to improve our lives. In our work, we will strive together to figure out what you are unable to think about and feel, and then work through what we discover in a safe and supportive environment. This work can be very difficult, but its difficulty is also a measure of how important and life-changing it can be.
I believe that therapy works best when it helps us get in touch with things we're not aware of and don't want to be aware of. We are all motivated to avoid painful thoughts, feelings, and memories. But along with that lack of awareness comes confusion, isolation, and the inability to act to improve our lives. In our work, we will strive together to figure out what you are unable to think about and feel, and then work through what we discover in a safe and supportive environment. This work can be very difficult, but its difficulty is also a measure of how important and life-changing it can be.
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Celia J Gagnon
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, LCAT, LCPAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023
My work with you will be targeted at the areas you most want to focus on. Those areas may be opening creative roadblocks; changing life directions; strengthening coping skills; help with grieving; or other life changes and traumas. You stand at the vanguard of what changes you wish to see. The partnership we form together will always be supportive. I do not take insurance, but have a sliding scale and a complimentary 20 minute intake to discuss our possibilities for working together.
My work with you will be targeted at the areas you most want to focus on. Those areas may be opening creative roadblocks; changing life directions; strengthening coping skills; help with grieving; or other life changes and traumas. You stand at the vanguard of what changes you wish to see. The partnership we form together will always be supportive. I do not take insurance, but have a sliding scale and a complimentary 20 minute intake to discuss our possibilities for working together.
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Lesley Koplow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
If you are worried about your child, I may be able to help. I work with children who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that make every day challenges harder and interfere with feeling confident and secure. Separation issues, fears, relatedness issues, and parent-child issues are frequent motivations for parents to seek my services. I offer ongoing parent guidance and 3 session consults on children who I are presenting with symptoms that are difficult for parents and teachers to sort out. I also offer clinical supervision for child focused clinicians or therapeutic teachers.
If you are worried about your child, I may be able to help. I work with children who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that make every day challenges harder and interfere with feeling confident and secure. Separation issues, fears, relatedness issues, and parent-child issues are frequent motivations for parents to seek my services. I offer ongoing parent guidance and 3 session consults on children who I are presenting with symptoms that are difficult for parents and teachers to sort out. I also offer clinical supervision for child focused clinicians or therapeutic teachers.
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Ellen Fischel
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025 (Online Only)
Are you exhausted from feeling anxious, experiencing negative thought patterns, difficulty sleeping, challenges in your relationships, and more? I have a passion for empowering both adolescents and adults to overcome these barriers and to embrace a life filled with purpose and fulfillment. I utilize warmth. understanding, and a holistic trauma-informed lens, which can pave the way for lasting change. In our collaborative sessions, we'll work together to explore the intricacies of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and to begin making change.
Are you exhausted from feeling anxious, experiencing negative thought patterns, difficulty sleeping, challenges in your relationships, and more? I have a passion for empowering both adolescents and adults to overcome these barriers and to embrace a life filled with purpose and fulfillment. I utilize warmth. understanding, and a holistic trauma-informed lens, which can pave the way for lasting change. In our collaborative sessions, we'll work together to explore the intricacies of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and to begin making change.
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In my Psychology Today blog, The Minute Therapist, I focus on how changing our thoughts and deeper, underlying beliefs can help us control troubling emotions and lead more effective lives. Many people are burdened by anxiety, phobias, stress, relationship problems, depression, insomnia, anger-related issues, and sexual dysfunctions. In cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), we directly address these problems to help people develop more adaptive behaviors and ways of thinking. CBT is a time-limited treatment and the most well-documented method of therapy in use today.
In my Psychology Today blog, The Minute Therapist, I focus on how changing our thoughts and deeper, underlying beliefs can help us control troubling emotions and lead more effective lives. Many people are burdened by anxiety, phobias, stress, relationship problems, depression, insomnia, anger-related issues, and sexual dysfunctions. In cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), we directly address these problems to help people develop more adaptive behaviors and ways of thinking. CBT is a time-limited treatment and the most well-documented method of therapy in use today.
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Sheldon R Weiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
I believe that each person has a unique self that must respected, recognized and understood. In order to find the right therapist I feel that there has to be a sense of connection and trust that develops over time. I try to help people understand how connections to their past and their fear of the future and of change keeps them trapped in cycles of behavior amd relationships that hinder their chances for a more fulfilling life and following their goals and dreams. I can work with anyone who attempts this experience of working together and exploring their life issues.
I believe that each person has a unique self that must respected, recognized and understood. In order to find the right therapist I feel that there has to be a sense of connection and trust that develops over time. I try to help people understand how connections to their past and their fear of the future and of change keeps them trapped in cycles of behavior amd relationships that hinder their chances for a more fulfilling life and following their goals and dreams. I can work with anyone who attempts this experience of working together and exploring their life issues.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY
2,000+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
87% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
65% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Grief |
60% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
73% | Aetna |
55% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
53% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY see their clients
65% | In Person and Online | |
35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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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.