Confidentiality between the Young Adult, Parent and Counselor
Many of our young adults are still living full-time (or when home from college) with their parents. Many times, it is the parent who has initiated and encouraged their young adult to talk with a counselor. We know it can be tricky waters when talking with our young adult clients and their parents. We have heard many stories of parents experiencing being closed out of the counseling process when they have sought help in the past. We also know that it is critical to respect the confidentiality of our young adult client. There needs to be a balance of communication between the client, parent and counselor.
To help navigate this legitimate tension, we address confidentiality up front with both the parent and young adult so as to strike a comfortable balance for all of us. We are intentional about building trust and safety with our clients so they can disclose anything on their mind and heart in the session—and we are intentional to build safety and trust with our parents so they know we have their young adult’s best interest at heart. Our goal is to support as much communication between the young adult and parent in their relationship with one another.
Therapists
These are our therapists who are experienced in working with Young Adults Support.
