Mandatory Disclosure Statement

Professional counseling provides the opportunity for an individual to become empowered to work through challenging situations. Therapy is a safe and secure environment to explore depths of oneself and discover how to create the change that feels most congruent to who we’re meant to be.

Therapy can, at times, be challenging. Therefore, clients should be aware of the potential for emotional strains and relationship stressors as a result of the therapeutic process. In other words, as we work through difficult issues, you may feel worse before you start feeling better. Therapy can be tailored to fit each client’s needs and to proceed at a pace that is right for them. Therefore, we ask you to provide us with honest and complete feedback on a frequent basis to assist our clinicians in identifying the most effective treatment for you. Unfortunately, no one is able to guarantee you a particular outcome from the therapeutic process or from therapeutic services provided.

Weston Zink LPC LAC, EMDR Certified Therapist

Qualifications & Training

Weston obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO in 2009, and a Master of Arts degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University in Boulder, CO in 2014. Naropa University is not a CACREP accredited school, however all course work was reviewed and approved by the Center for Credentialing & Education, and was forwarded to the Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners for approval and licensure.

Weston is currently licensed in the State of Colorado as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC.0014097) and a Licensed Addiction Counselor (ACD.0007085) through his completion all required course work, testing, and supervised clinical hours.

Weston is an EMDR Certified Therapist conferred by the EMDR International Association in 2022, which included all requirements of Basic EMDR Training, in addition to 50 clinical contact hours with no less than 25 clients, a minimum of 20 hours of consultation by an EMDIA approved consultant, and a minimum of 10 hours of advanced EMDRIA certified trainings.

Weston successfully completed Basic EMDR Training from EMDR Center of the Rockies in 2019, which included 20 hours of didactic, 20 hours of practicum, and 10 hours of consultation. He has also completed subsequent advanced EMDR trainings and receives professional consultation as part of his continued education.

Weston is a professional member of the EMDR International Association, American Counseling Association (#6361624) and National Board of Certified Counselors.

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies has the general responsibility of regulating the practice of licensed psychologists, licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed school psychologists practicing outside of the school setting, and unlicensed individuals who practice psychotherapy. All questions or complaints should be addressed to:

Department of Regulatory Agencies State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and the State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners; 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202, (303)894-7800

Should you have any concerns about the therapy you receive, please first discuss it with your clinician before filing a complaint with Department of Regulatory Agencies.

As to the regulatory requirements applicable to mental health professionals: A Licensed Clinical Social Worker must hold a Master’s degree in social work. A Psychologist Candidate, a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, and a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate must hold the necessary licensing degree and be in the process of completing the required supervision for licensure. A Certified Addiction Counselor I (CAC I) must be a high school graduate, and completed the required training hours and 1,000 hours of supervised experience. A CAC II must complete additional required training hours and 2,000 hours of supervised experience. A CAC III must have a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health, and complete additional required training hours, and 2,000 hours of supervised experience. A Licensed Addiction Counselor must have a clinical Master’s degree and meet the CAC III requirements. A Registered Psychotherapist is registered with the State Board of Registered Psychotherapists, is not licensed or certified, and no degree, training or experience is required.

Client Rights & Important Information (C.R.S. 12-43-214):

  • Any questions are welcomed at any time: You are entitled to receive information from me about my methods of therapy, the techniques I use, the duration of therapy, and my fee structure (self-pay).

  • You have the right to seek a second opinion from another therapist or terminate therapy at any time.

  • In a professional relationship such as ours, sexual intimacy is never appropriate and should always be reported to the Board that licenses, registers, or certifies the licensee, registrant, or certificate holder.

  • Generally speaking, information disclosed to during therapy is considered privileged communication, is legally confidential in the case of individuals licensed, certified, or registered pursuant to Article 245, and cannot be disclosed in any court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Colorado without consent of the person whom the testimony sought related, except as provided in section 12-43-218, section 12-245-220, and except for certain legal exceptions that will be identified by the licensee, registrant, certificate holder, or unlicensed psychotherapist should the situation arise during therapy.

  • If the client is a child who is consenting to mental health services pursuant to section 27-10-103, C.R.S., disclosure shall be made to the child. If the client is a child whose parent or legal guardian is consenting to mental health services, disclosure shall be made to the parent or legal guardian.

  • In residential, institutional, or other settings where psychotherapy may be provided by multiple providers, disclosure shall be made by the primary therapist. The institution shall also provide a statement to the patient containing the information in paragraphs (c) and (d) of subsection (1) of this section and a statement that the patient is entitled to the information listed in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of this section concerning any psychotherapist in the employ of the institution who is providing psychotherapy services to the patient.

  • For clients who seek psychotherapeutic services specifically for the treatment of drug and alcohol abuse are subject to the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records (42 C.F.R.).

  • A client’s records may not be maintained after seven (7) years pursuant to section 12-245-226.

Exceptions to the General Rule of Legal Confidentiality 12-43-218:

  • Client authorizes the release of protected health information, in writing, specifying what information may be released, to whom the information may be released to, and in what format (written, electronic, verbal, mail) the information shall be released. Releases of Information may be revoked at any time during treatment, unless treatment is mandated by a court order.

  • In a mental health or medical emergency.

  • Pursuant to a court order or involuntary procedures pursuant to sections 27-65-105 to 27-65-109, C.R.S.

  • The sole purpose of the professional relationship is for forensic evaluation.

  • The client is in the physical custody of either the department of corrections or the department of human services and such department has developed an alternative program to provide similar information to such client and such program has been established through rule or regulation.

  • The client is incapable of understanding such disclosure and has no guardian to whom disclosure can be made.

  • If the client has no written language or is unable to read, an oral explanation shall accompany the written copy.

  • All mental health clinicians are required by law to disclose confidential information should we become aware of: (1) anything the State of Colorado legally defines as child abuse or neglect; (2) an individual who is believed to be an imminent threat of harm to themselves or someone else.

  • This section does not apply to covered entities, their business associates, or health oversite agencies, as each is defined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended by the federal Health Information Technology and Economic for Clinical Health Act, and the respective implementing regulations. Therapist may reveal limited information about treatment to 3rd party insurers in order for their patients’ treatment to be covered.

  • A client or the heirs, executors, or administrators of a client file suit or a complaint against a licensee, school psychologist, registrant, certificate holder, or unlicensed psychotherapist on any cause of action arising out of or connected with the care or treatment of such client by the licensee, school psychologist, registrant, certificate holder, or unlicensed psychotherapist.

Confidentiality Guidelines for Substance Use Treatment

  • If you are seeking treatment for substance abuse, you are covered with an extra layer of confidentiality under 42 C.F.R. Disclosure of confidential information is permitted only with written consent. If a patient consents to disclose their records, records may be disclosed in accordance with that consent to any person identified in the consent, except disclosures to central registries and in connection with the criminal justice referrals must meet the requirements under subsections 2.34 & 2.35 of 42 C.F.R.

  • Protected Health Information may be disclosed to a central registry when: (1) patient is accepted for treatment; (2) the type or dosage of the drug is changes; or (3) treatment is interrupted, resumed or terminated; and disclosure of confidential information is limited to: (1) patient identifying information; (2) type and dosage of the drug; and (3) relevant dates.

  • Breakthrough Recovery of Colorado may decline to treat clients who are currently on probation or parole with a court of competent jurisdiction. Depending on the stipulations of your current legal case(s), I may refer you to another substance abuse treatment agency for clinical services.

Professional Supervision/Consultation:

In conformance with ethical guidelines and as developing professionals we may occasionally discuss your treatment with other licensed professionals in the form of professional consultation or clinical supervision to assure you the highest quality of care. All communications between parties is considered confidential within the parameters of Colorado’s statute 12-43-218.

*Updated 6/24/2022