History
It's my hope to be as helpful as I can be to anyone who comes to me for help and that, if we do work together, we're able to discuss whatever difficulties might arise over the course of the work directly and in person. To my regret, I'm not always able to be helpful. This can occur when the client's needs fall beyond the scope of my expertise and practice. In these instances I do my best to offer referrals to colleagues who are skilled in the particular areas indicated by the client's problems and concerns. If you still choose to write an online review, remember that this is a public forum and you may be sharing personally revealing information with a wide range of readers. To protect your privacy, consider using a pseudonym that is not linked to your email address or friend networks.
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If you've worked with me as a client, posting a review is your right and it's up to you to decide whether to do so. I'd only ask you to consider a few things before making your decision. Unlike other businesses, psychologists are prohibited from soliciting testimonials from current clients by the American Psychological Association's Ethics Code: Principle 5.05: Psychologists do not solicit testimonials from current therapy clients/patients or other persons who because of their particular circumstances are vulnerable to undue influence. It's also not possible to ask former clients for testimonials, however favorably they might feel about the services they've received, because some clients have had reason to return to the work at a later date. Psychologists strive to keep the focus on the client's presenting needs and concerns rather than the psychologist's own business practice marketing needs. Unlike other business owners who may respond to their online reviews, as a psychologist I must provide confidentiality to all of my clients. This means that I'm restricted from responding to online reviews in any way that acknowledges whether someone has been in my care.