How should LPCCs manage professional boundaries on social media?

Prepare for the LPCC Law and Ethics Test 2. Use flashcards and multiple-choice questions with explanations. Enhance your understanding of ethics and legal standards for effective counseling practice.

Maintaining boundaries on social media hinges on protecting confidentiality and avoiding dual relationships. The safest and most professional approach is to avoid connecting with clients on personal networks, keep professional and personal accounts separate, and refrain from sharing client information in any online setting. Rely on privacy settings and follow established professional guidelines to guide how you present yourself online and how you communicate with clients.

This keeps the therapy relationship clearly separate from your social life, reduces the risk of inadvertent disclosure, and helps ensure that any client communication stays within secure, documented channels. If a client or former client reaches out, respond through appropriate professional methods and avoid discussing therapy content or identifiable information in public spaces. Do not share client information, do not use personal accounts for professional communications, and do not blur boundaries by treating social media as a primary line of contact.