Confidentiality is one of the most important parts of building trust in a therapeutic relationship. However, there are a few instances in which there are limits to confidentiality. If we believe that you are likely to harm yourself and/or another person, we may take action necessary to protect you or others by contacting law enforcement officers or a physician. If we have cause to believe that a child has been or may be abused or neglected, we are required to make a report to the appropriate state agency. If we have cause to believe that an elderly or disabled person has been or may be abused, neglected, or subject to financial exploitation, we are required to make a report to the appropriate state agency. Information disclosed about a person from whom you sought counseling in the State of Florida behaving toward you in a sexually inappropriate manner must be reported (your identity may remain anonymous at your request). If your records are requested by a valid subpoena or court order, we must respond.