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Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: October 10, 2025

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through our website and clinical services.

By visiting our website, using our contact forms, or engaging in psychological services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you contact us, request an appointment, or complete a form, we may collect:

  • Your name, email address, and phone number

  • Relevant personal or health information you choose to share

  • Payment and billing information (if applicable)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information (Website Analytics)
When you visit our website, we may collect non-identifiable information such as:

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information (e.g., mobile or desktop)

  • IP address and geographic location

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.

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2. Use of Information

We use the information collected for:

  • Responding to inquiries and scheduling appointments

  • Providing requested services and client support

  • Maintaining accurate clinical records (for clients)

  • Improving our website, SEO performance, and communication

  • Meeting ethical, legal, and professional obligations

We will never sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes.

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3. HIPAA and Protected Health Information (PHI)

If you are a client or potential client, any health-related information you provide is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) and is governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

We follow strict HIPAA standards to protect your privacy, including:

  • Secure storage of electronic and written records

  • Encrypted email and telehealth communication when applicable

  • Limiting access to PHI to authorized personnel only

  • Releasing information only with your written consent or as required by law

For detailed information on your HIPAA privacy rights, you may request a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices.

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4. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • SSL encryption on our website

  • Password-protected electronic systems

  • Secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth and recordkeeping platforms

While we take all reasonable precautions, no system is 100% secure. You acknowledge that electronic communication (e.g., email, web forms) carries some inherent risk.

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5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Wix Analytics) to track non-identifiable visitor data. Cookies help us:

  • Understand website traffic patterns

  • Improve site usability and performance

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

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6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites (e.g., psychology directories, professional organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

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7. Your Rights

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect

  • The right to request deletion of your personal information (where applicable)

  • The right to opt out of data sharing (we do not sell personal data)

Clients receiving therapy services also have rights under HIPAA, including:

  • The right to access and request corrections to your records

  • The right to request confidential communication

  • The right to restrict disclosures in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us directly (see below).

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8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 13 without parental consent.

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9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, laws, or technology. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

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10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, data security, or your privacy rights, please contact.

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