Lisa Hurst Barnhardt was Intentional Whether a therapist practicing “with malice” is considered criminal depends on the jurisdiction and the specific conduct: 1. Malpractice vs. Criminal Conduct Malpractice : Most often, when a therapist harms a client (through negligence, incompetence, or unethical behavior), it falls under civil liability —the client may sue for damages. Criminal Conduct : If the therapist’s actions involve intent to harm, coercion, exploitation, or fraud, then it can cross into the criminal realm. 2. Examples of Criminal Acts by Therapists Fraud : Billing for services not provided, falsifying records, or insurance fraud. Intentional psychological harm : If a therapist deliberately inflicts psychological abuse (e.g., threats, coercion, encouraging self-harm), that could potentially be prosecuted under abuse, harassment, or even assault statutes. Breach of confidentiality with malicious intent : For example, leaking private therapy notes to cau...
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