I've been thinking about going to therapy, but the issue stated in the thread title bothers me somewhat. Not that I'm planning to commit any crimes, but **** happens, you know, and I don't want something on my record to be used against me should I ever find myself in a legal bind.

The APA has this to say: Protecting patient privacy when the court calls

Something something about therapists ought to seek legal help to fight subpoenas on behalf of their client. But what if the therapist doesn't seek legal help? Either because they don't want to assist the patient or because they're just incompetent.

Does anyone know how safely kept are therapists' records?