Confidentiality - Utah Community Mental Health Clinic - Department of Educational Psychology

Therapy is Confidential*

Your sessions between you and your therapist are private. At the UCMHC, we believe that a healing space is created when clients feel safe to be open and vulnerable, knowing that what is discussed in session will remain private. Your right to confidentiality is protected by ethical standards in our field and by law.

*Please see legal exceptions to confidentiality.

Supervision & Therapy Recordings

As a therapist-in-training, your therapist will regularly consult with their supervisor to ensure they provide quality therapeutic care. To support this process, therapy recordings are required by the clinic. All recordings are securely stored, and your therapy details are never shared outside the UCMHC.

For more information on the supervision process, go to Clinicians in Training.

Legal Exceptions to Confidentiality

There are specific situations where confidentiality cannot be maintained, as required by law. These include reporting suspected or known abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children and disabled adults, as well as certain communicable diseases. In cases of imminent danger to self or others, UCMHC may break confidentiality to ensure safety. Additionally, counselors must provide information if a valid subpoena or court order is issued. Your counselor may also consult with other clinicians to ensure the best care.