Your privacy is important. This page explains how I use and protect your information, your rights regarding records, and how to contact me with questions or concerns. This notice applies to information I collect and maintain in the course of providing therapy service and through this website.

How I Use Information

I may use and disclose client protected health information (PHI), as permitted by law, to provide treatment, obtain payment, and support health care operations. I may also use or disclose PHI without your written authorization when required by law such as in situations involving abuse or neglect reporting or court orders. I will obtain client authorization for uses or disclosures not otherwise permitted by law.

Client Rights

Clients have a right to request a copy of their health care records, request corrections to their record, or request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures. They have a right to request confidential communications, to receive a copy of this notice, and to ask questions about it.

If a client believes their record is incorrect, they may submit a written request for amendment.

Exceptions and Limitations

Confidentiality is an important part of therapy, but it is not absolute I may be required or permitted to disclose information without client authorization to meet legal duties under federal or state law.

Website Data

This website may collect limited non-clinical information. This website is not intended for emergency use or submitting confidential clinical information.

Contact Information

Clients with questions about this notice or privacy rights may contact me through the contact form on this website. If a client believes their rights have been violated, they may file a complaint with the appropriate state or federal agency.

In Texas, complaints are filed with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council or the Texas Attorney General.

In Washington, complaints are filed with the Washington State Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance Division.

Federal complaints may be filed with the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights.

This notice is effective April 1, 2026, and is updated as necessary.