Laws may be different from state to state when it comes to mandated reporting. I would research the laws for your state. Or, another idea is to ask you therapist outright when you start working with one.
Best of luck. I'm glad you are getting help now. You have your whole life ahead of you. I didn't start until I was 54.
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