MINORS & PARENTS. Children over the age of eighteen have the right to independently consent to and receive mental health treatment without parental consent. In this situation, information about that treatment cannot be disclosed to anyone without the child’s agreement. While privacy in therapy is important, parental involvement is also essential to successful treatment and this requires that some private information be shared with parents. It is up to the discretion of each therapist to determine what is essential to share. Your therapist will discuss his or her personal practice with you during your initial appointment. If the therapist believes the child is in danger or is a danger to someone else, the parents will be notified.
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Sources: Therapist Client Agreement, Therapist Client Agreement