Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Your privacy matters. This page explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or engage counseling services.
1. Website Use
When you visit this website, certain basic information may be collected automatically. This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited. This information is used only to understand website traffic and improve functionality. It is not used to identify you personally.
This website may use standard cookies. You can adjust your browser settings if you prefer not to accept cookies.
Submitting a contact form will collect the information you provide (such as your name and email address). This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
2. Counseling Services & Client Portal
If you become a counseling client, your protected health information is handled separately from this website.
Client records, intake forms, billing, and secure messaging are managed through a secure third-party electronic health record platform (currently SimplePractice).
SimplePractice operates under HIPAA regulations and maintains a Business Associate Agreement with this practice. This means your health information is stored and transmitted in accordance with federal privacy law.
For details about how SimplePractice manages client portal data, you may review their privacy policy directly within the client portal.
3. How Information Is Used
Information collected through this website may be used to:
• Respond to inquiries
• Schedule consultations
• Provide requested information
• Improve website functionality
Client health information is used solely for providing counseling services, processing payments, maintaining clinical records, and complying with legal and ethical obligations.
4. Sharing of Information
Information collected through this website is not sold or shared for marketing purposes.
Protected health information is only shared:
• With your written authorization
• As required by law
• In circumstances involving risk of harm, abuse reporting, or court order
• With secure service providers necessary for practice operations (such as the electronic health record system or payment processors)
5. Security
Reasonable safeguards are in place to protect information submitted through this website.
Client health information is stored in encrypted, HIPAA-compliant systems.
However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Email should not be used for urgent or confidential communication.
6. Your Rights
If you are a counseling client, you have rights under HIPAA regarding access to and correction of your health records. These rights are outlined in the Notice of Privacy Practices provided during intake.
If you would like to update or correct information submitted through this website, you may contact this practice directly.
7. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites. This practice is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
8. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under 13. Information is not knowingly collected from children through this site.
9. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated as needed. The most current version will always be posted on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: