Therapists understand how important confidentiality is in therapy, so the level of confidence in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is firm. In addition, federal privacy laws under HIPAA entail the minimum level of confidentiality that therapists and psychologists have to follow.
Specific exceptions are when medical professionals can disclose a patient’s personal information.
If a patient informs them of their plan to commit suicide or induce harm to another
Ongoing domestic abuse and negligence of children, elderly, and people with disabilities
If a patient’s mental health is in question during legal proceedings