While you may know that seeing a therapist can be helpful, there can be some hesitation if you are concerned about confidentiality and privacy. Sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings with a stranger can feel overwhelming, even when that stranger is a trained professional. It is important to feel that you can trust your therapist as trust is an essential part of what makes counseling effective. Knowing that what is said in session will remain private and confidential can be a large part of what initially starts to build this necessary trust.

Trust is an important element in counseling that can improve your chance of success. It is part of the foundation of an ideal and effective counselor-client relationship. It is one thing that can be difficult to cultivate at the start before meeting your therapist. To make it easier for you to choose and trust your therapist, consider working with a practice that is dedicated to protecting your privacy and confidentiality: Carolina Counseling Services – Sanford, NC.

CCS Embraces the Highest Standards of Ethics

Carolina Counseling Services – Sanford, NC contracts independent, licensed professional therapists and counselors. Psychologists strictly abide by the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct that the American Psychological Association (APA) institutes for its members. Licensed counselors are mandated to practice their profession according to the Code of Ethics sanctioned by the ruling council of the American Counseling Association. Social workers, LCSWs, are mandated by the NASW Code of Ethics.

Maintaining confidentiality is a major part of any fundamental ethical code. This is not only embraced but also vehemently upheld by CCS and their contracted therapists.

Will My Sessions and Information be Kept Confidential?

Confidentiality is essential. It means that what you share with your counselor in confidence is kept between the two of you and cannot be accessed by anyone without authority and/or your knowledge. **

Your therapist will abide by the highest standards of ethical conduct. This includes securing your information.

** Please note exceptions to this are by law and is the same at any other counseling facility or practice in NC: If there is imminent harm to someone, or suspected child or elder abuse, these must be reported to appropriate authorities.

Confidentiality is Important at Carolina Counseling Services- Sanford NC

Confidentiality is highly valued and respected by every counselor, therapist, and psychologist contracted with Carolina Counseling Services. Your information will remain private, and you can expect confidentiality with your records.

Your privacy is important, as is your comfort. All of our offices are secure and welcoming. The more open you are with your therapist the more effective your sessions can be. Know that if you have any questions about privacy and confidentiality you may always discuss this with your therapist. We look forward to our work together!