1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website or contact me through it. I am committed to safeguarding your information in accordance with professional ethics, legal standards, and applicable privacy regulations.

2. Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of information when you interact with this website:

Automatically Collected Data (via cookies and analytics):

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

Note: This website is not intended to collect Protected Health Information (PHI) via online forms. Please avoid submitting sensitive health details through contact forms.

3. How Your Information Is Used Your information may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Maintain security and protect against spam or unauthorized access

• I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Confidentiality and Professional Standards

As a licensed mental health professional, I adhere to strict confidentiality standards in accordance with HIPAA and professional ethics. Information shared during therapy sessions is confidential and is not collected through this website.

5. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and third-party services like Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. These tools help improve the site but do not collect personal identifiers such as your name or contact info.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to share usage data.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:
Request access to or deletion of your personal information collected via the website
Opt out of communications
Ask questions or raise concerns about how your data is handled

7. Security

I use standard security practices to protect your data. However, please note that no website or internet transmission is ever completely secure. Avoid sharing sensitive health or financial information through online forms or email.

8. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

9. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, feel free to reach out.