The law protects the confidentiality of communication between a client and a psychotherapist. Your personal information and any Protected Health Information (PHI) will not be disclosed without your written authorization, except when required or permitted by law.
How We Protect Your Information
- We do not collect or store PHI through this website.
- All intake forms, contact submissions, scheduling requests, and secure messages are handled exclusively through SimplePractice or Spruce Health, our HIPAA-compliant platforms under Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).These platforms encrypt and securely store all PHI in accordance with HIPAA security standards.
- These platforms encrypt and securely store all PHI in accordance with HIPAA security standards.
- We do not use third-party tracking pixels, analytics tools, or cookies that collect personally identifiable information.
- This website is for general and educational purposes only and is not used to transmit confidential information.
Limits of Confidentiality
Confidentiality is legally protected; however, disclosure may be required in the following circumstances:
- Suspected abuse: Reasonable suspicion of child, dependent adult, or elder abuse must be reported to the appropriate authorities.
- Threat of harm to others: If a client poses a serious and credible threat of physical harm to another person, we must notify law enforcement and may warn the intended victim.
- Risk of self-harm: If a client is in danger of harming themselves and will not cooperate with safety measures, we may contact emergency services or take other protective actions allowed by law.
- Court orders: A court may require the release of records. Only the minimum information legally necessary will be disclosed.
Website & Online Privacy
- This website does not collect PHI and does not establish a therapist–client relationship.
- All health-related communication and documentation are directed through Simple Practice & Spruce Health, not through the website.
- Embedded tools (e.g., Google Maps or educational videos) may collect basic, non-identifiable technical data but are not used to collect or transmit PHI.
- We do not share, sell, or disclose any information collected through this website to third parties.
Your Rights Under HIPAA
Through our secure platforms, clients have the right to:
- Access and review their health records
- Request corrections to their records
- Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
- Choose preferred methods of confidential communication
- Request an accounting of disclosures
HIPAA-related requests must be submitted through SimplePractice or Spruce Health.
