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Privacy Policy

A Legal Disclaimer

Last Updated: May 2, 2026

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This Privacy Policy explains how this practice ("the Practice," "I," "we," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website. This Practice provides services in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, and Connecticut. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and complying with federal laws (HIPAA) and the specific privacy statutes of the states in which we operate.

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By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

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1. No Protected Health Information (PHI) Stored on This Website

This website is for informational and marketing purposes only.

  • No Storage: We do not store, collect, or maintain any Protected Health Information (PHI) or personal client medical records on this website’s servers or hosting platform.

  • Communication: If you use a contact form, that data is transmitted to a secure email or HIPAA-compliant platform. It is not saved in the website’s database.

 

2. HIPAA & State Law Compliance

As a mental health provider, I am a "Covered Entity" under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Additionally, I comply with state-specific privacy regulations, including but not limited to:

  • The Texas Medical Privacy Act (TMPA) provides privacy protections broader than HIPAA in certain areas.

  • The Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA): Regarding the rights of Connecticut residents over their personal data.

  • Florida & Louisiana Statutes: Regarding the confidentiality of mental health records.

 

Any clinical or treatment-related information is only collected, stored, and managed through HIPAA-compliant Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, separate from this website.

 

3. Information You Choose to Submit

If you contact us voluntarily via form or email, you may provide:

  • Name, email address, and phone number.

  • A brief message regarding your inquiry.

 

Warning: Please do not send sensitive clinical information, social security numbers, or detailed medical histories through this website’s contact form. This information is used strictly to respond to your inquiry and is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

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4. Cookies and Automated Data Collection

We use standard cookies and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics or platform-native tools) to improve site performance. These tools may collect:

  • IP addresses (anonymized).

  • Browser type and operating system.

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site.

 

This data is used in the aggregate and does not identify you personally or contain PHI. You can opt out of cookies through your browser settings.

 

5. State-Specific Rights

Depending on your residency, you may have specific rights regarding your personal (non-medical) data:

  • Texas Residents: Under the TMPA, you have specific rights regarding the electronic disclosure of health information.

  • Connecticut Residents: Under the CTDPA, you have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data collected through this website and the right to opt out of targeted advertising.

  • All States: You have the right to request a "Notice of Privacy Practices" which details how your clinical medical records are handled (distinct from this website policy).

 

6. Third-Party Links and Portals

This website may link to:

  • Telehealth Platforms (e.g., SimplePractice, Psychology Today, Doxy.me).

  • Payment Processors.

  • Professional Directories.

 

Once you click these links, you are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

 

7. Security Measures

To protect the limited information submitted via this website, we employ:

  • SSL Encryption: Ensuring data sent between your browser and our site is encrypted.

  • Secure Transmission: Routing form submissions directly to encrypted professional email accounts.

 

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy to reflect changes in the law or our practice. The "Last Updated" date at the top of the page will indicate the most recent version.

 

9. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights in your specific state, please contact me directly.

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