Privacy Info

How your information is protected and used.

Confidentiality

Your privacy is a foundational part of the therapeutic relationship. Everything you share in counseling is held in strict confidence. I do not disclose any information about your sessions to outside parties without your written consent.

Limits of Confidentiality

There are specific situations where I am legally and ethically required to break confidentiality to protect safety. These include:

  • Imminent risk of harm to yourself: If I believe you are at imminent risk of suicide or serious self-harm, I may need to take steps to ensure your safety, which could include contacting emergency services or a designated emergency contact.
  • Imminent risk of harm to others: If I believe you pose a serious and imminent threat to another person, I may need to warn that person and/or contact authorities.
  • Suspected abuse of a child, elder, or vulnerable adult: I am a mandated reporter and must report suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities.
  • Court orders: If a court of law issues a subpoena or order for records, I may be legally required to comply.

In any of these situations, I will discuss the matter with you before taking action whenever possible, and I will share only the minimum information necessary to ensure safety or comply with the law.

How Your Information Is Stored

Client records are stored securely through SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant electronic health record platform. This includes session notes, intake forms, billing information, and any documents you upload through the Client Portal.

SimplePractice uses bank-level encryption (256-bit SSL) for all data in transit and at rest, and complies with all HIPAA requirements for protected health information.

Your Rights Under HIPAA

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you have the right to:

  • Request access to your records
  • Request corrections to your records
  • Request a list of disclosures of your health information
  • Request restrictions on how your information is used or shared
  • Request confidential communications (e.g., contact only at a specific phone number or address)
  • Receive a paper copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices

Website Privacy

This website does not collect personal health information. The contact form transmits your message securely, but please do not include sensitive medical or mental health details in the form. For any communication involving protected health information, please use the Client Portal.

Basic analytics may be collected (such as page views and general location) to improve the website, but this data is not linked to your identity or health information.

Questions?

If you have any questions about privacy or confidentiality, please contact me. I'm happy to discuss any concerns before we begin working together.

Good Faith Estimate

Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical care will cost. For more details, see Fees & Insurance.

This privacy information is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute a complete Notice of Privacy Practices. A full Notice of Privacy Practices will be provided during the intake process.