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needshelp2007
Nov 19, 2007, 06:09 AM
Will my therspist allow my husband acess to my counseling records. I had to agree sat for during a intervention for chronic shopping but am now reconsidering why would Iigive him that access when he is the one I am trying to leave so I can get better (maybe afriend) . Any experience strength or hope out there. I leave for the therapist 1000am est

Thanks

Being new to the site I welocome all to share their thoughts on this issue

shygrneyzs
Nov 19, 2007, 06:16 AM
Your therapist cannot divulge your counseling records to your husband unless you have given permission. It is a matter of confidentiality. Is this chronic shopping habit part of the reason for a pending divorce? Is your therapy court ordered or recommended? Does your husband want access to your counseling records? Do you have an attorney?

needshelp2007
Nov 19, 2007, 08:12 AM
During the intervention I had to agree or go all this alone without my friends, I chose to keep the support of my friends,yes my additions have a role but my rel with husband is very emotionally abusing on both sides so needless to say its toxic here for me. Therapy was and hs been my choice I have been seeing here for a few months now.Yes he wants access to everything I have to close my bank accounts turn in my cell phone and close my po box or which are my tools to leave, now that won't be possible. I have no attorney no money I wasn't at that point yet, but was planning on moving out to get away from him.

shygrneyzs
Nov 19, 2007, 08:25 AM
Unless you give him permission to get your counseling records, he cannot. If he calls your therapist and asks, that therapist has to say no.

Guest
Apr 4, 2008, 09:12 PM
What should I be wary of if I sign the HIPPA waiver for my discrimination lawsuit?