Privacy Policy & Confidentiality Notice
Money Minded Wellness
Confidentiality & Privacy
Your privacy is extremely important. Information shared during therapy sessions is treated as confidential and protected in accordance with professional ethical standards and applicable laws.
Information shared in therapy will not be disclosed without your written permission, except in situations where disclosure is required or permitted by law.
This practice operates as a private pay (cash-pay) practice and does not bill insurance companies. Because insurance is not used, your information is not routinely shared with insurance providers.
With your written authorization, information may be released to other healthcare providers or professionals involved in your care. You may also request copies of your records in accordance with applicable laws and professional guidelines.
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect your personal information and therapy records.
Limits of Confidentiality as a Nevada Mandated Reporter
While therapy is confidential, Nevada law requires certain exceptions.
As a therapist and mandated reporter under Nevada law, I am required to report certain safety concerns to the appropriate authorities.
Confidentiality may be limited if:
There is suspected child abuse or neglect
There is suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation involving adults age 60 or older
There is suspected financial abuse or exploitation of a vulnerable person
A client expresses active suicidal thoughts with means, plan, and intent
A client makes credible threats of serious harm toward another person
There are serious safety concerns or neglect as defined by Nevada law
Records are required through court order, subpoena, or legal proceedings
When possible, I will attempt to discuss these situations with you before taking action. However,
I am legally required to take steps necessary to protect safety when required by law.
Couples Therapy- No Secrets Policy
When providing therapy for couples or relationship partners, I maintain a No Secrets Policy.
This means:
Information shared individually by one partner may be shared in couples sessions if it is relevant to the therapeutic process.
I cannot agree to keep secrets from one partner that may undermine the therapeutic process.
My role is to remain neutral and supportive of the relationship system, rather than appear to align with one partner.
This policy helps maintain transparency and fairness within the therapeutic process.
Professional Boundaries
To maintain ethical and professional standards, therapists must avoid dual relationships that could impair objectivity or professional judgment.
Because of this:
I cannot have additional roles with clients outside of therapy.
I cannot enter into friendships, business relationships, or other personal relationships with clients.
Maintaining professional boundaries protects both the client and the integrity of the therapeutic relationship.
Financial Therapy Disclaimer (Not Financial Advice)
Nature of Financial Therapy Services
Therapy is a collaborative process designed to support emotional well-being, self-awareness, and personal growth. Financial therapy specifically focuses on the emotional, psychological, and relational aspects of money.
Sessions may involve discussing topics such as:
Financial stress or anxiety
Money beliefs and behaviors
Relationship conflict related to money
Financial decision-making patterns
Family-of-origin influences on money
Emotional responses to spending, saving, or debt
Therapy outcomes vary from person to person. While many clients experience improvement, no specific outcomes can be guaranteed.
Active participation, openness, and honesty in the therapeutic process can support meaningful progress.
Financial Therapy Disclaimer (Not Financial Advice)
Financial therapy focuses on the emotional, behavioral, relational, and psychological aspects of money.
Services provided through this practice do not constitute financial planning, investment advice, financial advising, tax advice, or legal advice.
Although financial topics may be discussed in therapy, the purpose is to explore emotional patterns, beliefs, and behaviors related to money, not to provide specific financial recommendations.
Clients seeking assistance with financial planning, investments, tax matters, or legal decisions should consult appropriately licensed professionals such as financial planners, investment advisors, accountants, or attorneys.
Any financial decisions remain the responsibility of the client.
Consultations
Consultations or introductory calls are provided to determine whether services may be a good fit.
Consultations:
Do not constitute therapy
Do not establish a therapist–client relationship
A therapeutic relationship begins only after intake documentation and informed consent are completed and both parties agree to begin services.
Good Faith Estimate (No Surprises Act)
Under the No Surprises Act, healthcare providers are required to provide clients who are not using insurance with a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs for services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining the anticipated cost of therapy services.
The estimate may include:
The cost per session
The expected number of sessions when possible
The estimated total cost of services
You may request a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling services or at any time during treatment.
If you receive a bill that is $400 or more above your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill.
More information about your rights is available at:
https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
Crisis & Emergency Policy
Therapy services provided through this practice are not crisis or emergency services.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
911 or local emergency services
Your nearest emergency room
Questions
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, confidentiality, or your rights as a current or
potential client, please contact: