Protecting Abuse Victims Nationwide

Dedicated Advocates For Victims Of Therapist Abuse

Mental health practitioners hold a unique position of authority over their patients. Their position of authority combined with the vulnerability of their patients creates the potential for countless forms of abuse, exploitation, and misconduct. The damage inflicted on patients through such misconduct can be lasting and irreversible.

The Law Offices of SJ Spero & Associates is dedicated to advocating for the rights of victims of therapist abuse. Our Boston-based lawyers have more than four decades of experience representing hundreds of abuse victims across the nation. We devote our practice exclusively to this niche area of law.

We understand the significant harm that stems from therapist abuse, and we know firsthand the doubts and difficulties that victims of such abuse face. We work diligently to help clients obtain justice and closure. In addition to representing clients in Massachusetts, we also serve as consultants for cases involving abuse victims nationwide.

Experienced Legal Guidance For Victims Of Abuse, Misconduct & Exploitation

Our attorneys have extensive experience representing those abused by therapists. They have successfully handled groundbreaking cases in a number of states that paved the way for other abuse victims to seek justice. Our firm provides client-centered legal guidance for victims in cases involving all types of therapist misconduct, including:

• Therapist abuse and sexual exploitation
• Clergy abuse and pastoral malpractice
• Sexual and financial exploitation
• Breach of professional boundaries and ethics
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Violations of trust and loyalty
• Conflicts of interest
• Invasions of privacy
• False or inaccurate diagnoses
• Implanting false memories
• Creating multiple personalities (Dissociative Identity Disorder)
• Negligent hiring, retention, and supervision
• Failure to refer

These forms of misconduct can arise in any type of fiduciary or patient-care provider relationship, from psychologists and hypnotherapists to social workers and mental health counselors. To discuss your situation with an experienced attorney in a safe and confidential environment, please contact The Law Offices of SJ Spero & Associates at 617-491-1200.