Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices
1. Website Information & Data
This section describes how information is collected when you visit this website.
Contact Form: When you fill out the contact form on this site, I collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to provide in the message field. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with or sold to third parties.
Cookies: Like most websites, this site may use "cookies" to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.
Security: I take reasonable steps to protect your information, but please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. I recommend that you limit the information shared in the contact form to logistical details and general inquiries.
2. HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
Once we begin a therapeutic relationship, your privacy is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This federal law protects the privacy of your "Protected Health Information" (PHI).
In short, your PHI includes:
Information about your mental health history and treatment.
Logistical information like your address, insurance details, and billing records.
How your information is used: I use your information to provide you with treatment, to bill your insurance company (if applicable), and to manage my practice. I will not disclose your information to anyone else without your written authorization, except in specific legal circumstances (such as a court order or an immediate safety concern).
3. Your Rights
Under HIPAA, you have the right to:
Inspect and copy your protected health information.
Request an amendment to your records if you believe they are incorrect.
Receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your information.
Request that I communicate with you in a specific way (e.g., only via a certain phone number).