What should you not say to a therapist?

What should you not say to a therapist?

- “I feel like I'm talking too much.” ... - “I'm the worst. ... - “I'm sorry for my emotions.” ... - “I always just talk about myself.” ... - “I can't believe I told you that!” ... - “Therapy won't work for me.”

What crimes can you tell a therapist?

Many states have statutes requiring healthcare providers, including mental health professionals, to report any suspected abuse of children, elders, and dependent adults. So, in most cases, therapists who hear admissions of such abuse from patients not only can report their patients' statements—they must.

What can you disclose to a therapist?

Therapists are required by law to disclose information to protect a client or a specific individual identified by the client from “serious and foreseeable harm.” That can include specific threats, disclosure of child abuse where a child is still in danger, or concerns about elder abuse.