My clinical work adheres to:

• ACA Code of Ethics (American Counseling Association [ACA], 2014)

• HIPAA regulations (1996)

• Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners standards

Ethical principles central to my practice include:

• Ongoing informed consent (ACA, 2014)

• Confidentiality and its limits

• Developmentally appropriate explanation of rights

• Cultural responsiveness

• Mandated reporting when required

Informed consent is not a one-time document but an ongoing ethical process that supports client autonomy and trust (ACA, 2014).