Privacy & Policy

Your Privacy Matters

Your privacy is an important part of the therapeutic relationship. Information you share in counseling and your clinical records are treated as confidential and protected by applicable federal and state laws.

I take reasonable steps to protect the privacy and security of your personal and health information. Information will not be disclosed without your written authorization except when disclosure is permitted or required by law.

Limits of Confidentiality

There are limited circumstances in which confidentiality may be limited or disclosure may be permitted or required. These may include:

  • Suspected abuse or neglect: If there is reasonable cause to suspect abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child, older adult, or dependent or vulnerable adult, I may be required to make a report to the appropriate authorities.

  • Serious risk of harm to another person: If there is a serious and imminent threat of harm to an identifiable person or others, I may take steps permitted or required by law to help protect those involved.

  • Risk of harm to yourself: If I believe you are at serious risk of harming yourself, I will work with you to support your safety. When necessary and permitted or required by law, additional steps may be taken to protect you.

  • Court or legal requirements: Confidential information may be disclosed when required or permitted by applicable law, including certain court orders or legal proceedings.

These examples do not represent every circumstance in which disclosure may be permitted or required by law. Questions about confidentiality and its limits are always welcome and can be discussed at any point in the counseling process.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your health information and clinical records, including the right to:

  • Request access to your records

  • Request an amendment or correction to your health information

  • Request confidential communications

  • Request certain restrictions on the use or disclosure of your information

  • Receive a copy of the practice's Notice of Privacy Practices

  • Receive information about certain disclosures of your health information

  • File a complaint regarding your privacy rights

Requests may be subject to applicable legal requirements and limitations.

Electronic Communication

Email, text messaging, voicemail, telehealth platforms, and other electronic communication methods may carry privacy and security risks. While reasonable safeguards are used to protect your information, no electronic communication method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Please avoid sharing highly sensitive or urgent clinical information through email or text message.

Electronic communication should not be used for emergencies. If you are experiencing an emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Records

Clinical records are maintained in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and professional requirements.

You may request access to your records. Requests for records will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and any limitations that may apply.

Notice of Privacy Practices

If applicable to this practice, a formal Notice of Privacy Practices will be provided to clients as required by federal law. This notice provides additional information about how protected health information may be used and disclosed and explains your privacy rights.

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about confidentiality, your records, or your privacy rights, please feel comfortable bringing them up with me.

You also have the right to file a privacy complaint with the appropriate regulatory or governmental agency. Filing a complaint will not result in retaliation.

Effective Date: (Renew Restoration, LLC 08/2026, Updated)