Willow Young, LMFT, JA

805.680.2406
willow@willowyoung.com
willowyoung.com

22 West Micheltorena Street, Suite A West, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
790 Santa Clara Street, Suite 106, Ventura, CA 93001

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If you are entering therapy for the first time you may not be aware that often the emotional pain that causes a person to seek therapy can be increased temporarily in the therapy process. The other side of this truth is that the psychic container of the therapeutic relationship can provide the safety and support that makes such pain bearable. You will be paying me for my time, attentive and informed listening, important guiding questions and professional skills, therapeutic techniques and tools. I will not give you direct advice unless you are in a crisis or some kind of danger. I may recommend that you obtain outside supports such as a medical physician referral, evaluation by a psychiatrist for medications, a therapy or support group in the community that may enhance the therapeutic process or your chosen spiritual support or church. I encourage you to record your dreams and your therapeutic journey in a journal to track your process. I also encourage you to use clay, watercolors or other art materials to honor and express those parts of the inner experience which may be inexpressible in words.

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Therapy is a completely confidential process. I will not disclose your name or the fact you are in therapy to anyone without you signing a release of information and without your informed consent. However, the following conditions are exceptions to confidentiality, and disclosure of these conditions is an ethical and legal part of your informed consent to treatment. The limits to confidentiality are: 1. The law requires that reported or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults or elders be reported to the appropriate authorities or local law enforcement. 2. If a client presents a physical danger to self or others, the law and professional ethical code require that the appropriate persons be informed so that protective measures can be taken. 3. A court order signed by a judge requires release of information. 4. Information may be disclosed with a client’s written consent or specific purpose or limited term, such as consultation with a physician or colleague.

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Willow Young, LMFT, JA

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805.680.2406
willow@willowyoung.com
willowyoung.com