
[Student Version] Session 3 - Ethical Use of Self Disclosure in Clinical Practice both in Private Practice settings and Community Mental Healthcare Settings (N/NY)
Recorded On: 04/29/2025
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Description:
Therapists self-disclose in many ways from the choice of jewelry adornment, and decorative elements in the therapy space, to verbal comments of self-disclosure. This presentation will discuss the ethics of using self-disclosure as a tool in therapy, whether to build a therapeutic alliance, acknowledge familiarity, or prompt a client to consider an idea. The presentation will offer demonstrations of self-disclosure in clinical practice. The presentation will also address how different clinical settings influence therapist self-disclosure.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will:
1. Be able to use an ethical framework when making a decision to self-disclose.
2. Learn to identify when self-disclosure is detrimental to the therapeutic process and when it is supportive.
3. Be able to use the components of effective self-disclosure in clinical practice.
Additional Information:
- The Student Version is not CE eligible.

Deborah Fung (Moderator)
LCAT ATR-BC, LMSW
Deborah Fung LCAT ATR-BC, LMSW is a licensed creative arts therapist and licensed master social worker based in New York City. She works as a clinical coordinator in community mental health and continues to offer therapy to clients in the clinic and in private practice. Deborah Fung is a fieldwork supervisor for the NYU graduate art therapy program. Deborah Fung is also the chair of the AATA ethics committee. When not working, Deborah enjoys swimming, scuba diving, and painting.

Heather Grey
LCSW, LCAT, ATR-BC, ATCS
Heather Grey, LCSW, LCAT, ATR-BC is a licensed clinical social worker, creative arts therapist, and certified supervisor who is dedicated to helping individuals and couples build deeply fulfilling, authentic relationships — both with themselves and others. With more than two decades of experience, Heather empowers clients to connect with their inner truths, achieve emotional clarity, and make confident life choices through a compassionate, strengths-based approach. Specializing in adult trauma-informed mental health and relationship counseling, Heather offers in-person sessions in New York City and remote telehealth services. With advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Therapy, Sex Therapy, EMDR, and Narcissistic Abuse Treatment, she tailors evidence-based practices to each client’s unique needs, guiding them toward emotional healing, self-mastery, and lasting personal growth.