Therapists are bound by professional standards to protect confidentiality, with only a few exceptions to the rule: Risk of harm to self or others Abuse or neglect Court orders While many therapists will strive to maintain a level of confidentiality to facilitate trust with the teen client, parents often have legal rights to some information. The specifics can depend on the jurisdiction and the particular circumstances. It’s important for the client, their parents or guardians, and the therapist to have a clear discussion about confidentiality at the outset of therapy to ensure everyone understands the rules and limits.