Standards of Practice · 04
Our practice adheres to the ethical principles outlined by the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association. Ethics is the foundation of every clinical decision.
Five Pillars
All information shared by the client remains private except in specific situations involving imminent harm, as required by law.
Why it matters
For a high-profile athlete, confidentiality protects career, reputation, and the therapeutic relationship itself. A single breach can collapse years of trust.
Clients receive a clear explanation of treatment options, risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing to therapy or medication.
Why it matters
Before starting psychotherapy or SSRI treatment, Mr. M is briefed on proposed intervention, timeline, side effects, and alternatives. Consent is documented and revisited.
Practitioners maintain therapeutic relationships free from dual roles, exploitation, or conflicts of interest.
Why it matters
Staff decline gifts, social invitations, and media appearances related to clients. This protects therapy integrity and prevents exploitation of high-status individuals.
Every intervention is grounded in current peer-reviewed research and clinical guidelines.
Why it matters
CBT and SSRI pharmacotherapy for GAD are supported by decades of peer-reviewed research and clinical guidelines from the APA and NIMH.
Records are stored securely and shared only with authorized personnel, in accordance with professional standards.
Why it matters
Digital records are encrypted and access-logged. All staff are trained in privacy protocols; identifying information is handled with extreme care.
Together, these principles form an ethical framework that protects clients, supports honest clinical work, and upholds public trust in the mental health profession. At Peak Performance, ethics is not a policy document — it is the operating system of the practice.