I need advice...

So, I think my dad is emotionally abusive (not just overreacting). How can I tell my therapist? Would she have to tell my parents?

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froggtongue · M

That's a very prickly problem. I think if you told your therapist and your dad was abusive in some sense, he or she would have to report it to authorities. But if your dad is not abusive, then he/she is held to a confidentiality with you, meaning that person legally cannot say anything. I don't know how true that holds up to minors though.