Privacy Policy

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Our Obligations to You

We are required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Provide you with this notice of our privacy practices
• Abide by the terms of this notice currently in effect
• Notify you if we are unable to agree to a restriction you have requested

How We May Use and Disclose Your Information

Treatment

We use your health information to provide you with mental health services, coordinate your care, and evaluate the quality of care you receive.

Payment

We use and disclose your information to obtain payment for services provided. This may include communicating with your insurance company.

Healthcare Operations

We may use your information to improve our services, train our staff, or conduct internal audits.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

• Request a copy of your medical record
• Request corrections or amendments to your medical record
• Request confidential communications
• Request restrictions on the use of your information
• Obtain an accounting of disclosures made
• Designate a personal representative
• File a complaint

Patient Privacy Policy

Collection of Personal Information

We collect only the information necessary to provide you with quality mental health care, including:

• Demographic information (name, address, phone number, email)
• Medical and psychological history
• Insurance information
• Therapy session notes
• Correspondence related to your treatment

Data Security

We implement rigorous security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of stored and transmitted data
• Access to information limited on a need-to-know basis
• Secure backup systems
• Regular staff training on privacy and confidentiality
• Periodic security audits

Information Sharing

We share your information only with your explicit written authorization, except in the following circumstances required by law:

• Imminent danger to yourself or others
• Suspected abuse of a child, elderly person, or vulnerable individual
• Court order
• Medical emergency where you are unable to provide consent

Record Retention

We retain your medical records for a period of 7 years after your last visit, or longer if required by law. After this period, records are securely destroyed.

Website Privacy

Information Collected Online

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• Contact information submitted through forms
• Browsing data (pages visited, time spent)
• Technical information (browser type, IP address)
• Cookies to improve your experience

Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic
• Improve site functionality
• Personalize your experience

You may disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect certain site functionality.

Online Security

• Secure SSL connection for all communications
• Encrypted contact forms
• No storage of sensitive information on the website
• Regular security updates

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Your Choices and Controls

• You may request the deletion of your personal data
• You may unsubscribe from our communications
• You may request a copy of the information we hold about you
• You may correct any inaccurate information