Therapist Boundaries

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Dr. Elizabeth Vance, PsyD, LCSW

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Verified Clinician

Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Dr. Vance is a licensed clinical psychologist and somatic therapy pioneer with over 14 years of clinical outpatient experience. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), somatic down-regulation techniques, and values-based emotional regulation frameworks.

๐ŸŽ“ Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) from Stanford University Verify Credentials (CA BBS)
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What is definition of Therapist Boundaries in Therapist Insights?

In Therapist Insights, therapist boundaries refer to the ethical, professional, and personal limitations that therapists establish in their relationships with clients. These boundaries help maintain a healthy and appropriate therapeutic relationship and ensure the client’s well-being. Therapist boundaries can include aspects such as maintaining confidentiality, avoiding dual relationships, setting clear and consistent therapeutic goals, maintaining professional distance, and not engaging in any form of exploitation or harm. These boundaries create a safe, predictable, and therapeutic environment for clients.