Question

Wanda W., age 26, has been a therapy client of yours for six months and is currently the defendant in a court case. Wanda's attorney contacts you, requesting that you provide him with some information about Wanda from your files. He says that the information will be helpful in preparing Wanda's defense. You:

Answer 1

As a therapist, you cannot release information about your client without their consent or a valid court order.

Step-by-step explanation:

As a therapist, you have a duty to maintain the confidentiality of your client's information. In this case, Wanda's attorney is requesting information about Wanda from your files to help prepare her defense.

However, sharing confidential information without the client's consent or a valid court order would be a breach of client-therapist confidentiality. It is important to explain to Wanda's attorney that you cannot release any information without Wanda's written consent or a valid court order.