Ethics & Professional integrity

In my role as a licensed psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, I practice in accordance with the ethical standards and professional codes governing my licensure, including state laws and applicable professional organizations.

These standards include, but are not limited to:

• Respect for client autonomy and informed consent
   
• Protection of confidentiality and privacy
   
• Clear professional boundaries
   
• Commitment to competence and continuing education
   
• Avoidance of dual relationships that could cause harm
   
• Responsibility to seek consultation or referral when appropriate
   

I provide psychotherapy only within the scope of my licensure and in jurisdictions where I am legally authorized to practice.

Spiritual direction is a reflective, non-clinical practice distinct from psychotherapy.

It is not a substitute for mental health treatment and does not involve diagnosis, treatment planning, or symptom management. Instead, spiritual direction focuses on attentive listening to meaning, values, spiritual experience, and the unfolding of inner life.

When I offer spiritual direction:

• Participation is voluntary and collaborative
   
• The focus is on discernment, reflection, and presence
   
• Psychological or psychiatric needs are named clearly and referred appropriately
   
• Boundaries between spiritual direction and psychotherapy are maintained with care
   

If, at any point, clinical support is needed, I will name that openly and assist you in seeking appropriate care.

I take confidentiality seriously and make every reasonable effort to protect your privacy.

There are, however, limits to confidentiality, particularly in psychotherapy and supervision, as required by law. These may include situations involving:

• Risk of harm to self or others
   
• Abuse or neglect of vulnerable individuals
   
• Court orders or legal requirements
   

The specific limits to confidentiality relevant to your work with me will be discussed clearly at the outset.

Clear boundaries are essential to ethical and effective work.

Because I offer multiple forms of service—psychotherapy, supervision, and spiritual direction—I take care to avoid overlapping roles that could compromise clarity or safety. In some cases, this may mean declining or ending one form of work in order to protect the integrity of another.

My intention is always to serve your best interests, even when that requires thoughtful limits.

I am committed to offering care that honors the inherent dignity of every person.

My work is grounded in respect for differences of belief, identity, culture, spiritual orientation, and life experience. I welcome people of all backgrounds and do not seek to impose any particular religious, spiritual, or philosophical framework.

If you have questions about ethics, boundaries, or the nature of our work together, I welcome those conversations. Ethical practice depends on openness, mutual understanding, and trust.

You are encouraged to raise concerns at any time.

Ethical care is part of the path toward wholeness.