Your privacy matters deeply to me, both in therapy and in how you interact with this website. Whether you’re just exploring or already working with me, I want you to feel safe and informed. This page outlines how your information is protected, the limits of confidentiality, and what it means to use this site. Visiting the website doesn’t create a therapy relationship, but it does involve some important guidelines around communication, consent, and boundaries. If you’d like to see the full legal version of my privacy policy, including details required by HIPAA, you can request a copy of my notice of Privacy Policies anytime. If anything feels unclear, you’re always welcome to reach out and ask.
HIPAA-Compliant Tools
All communication, forms, and sessions are conducted through secure, HIPAA-compliant forms. I use tools like SimplePractice and Doxy to ensure your personal health information (PHI) is protected with encryption and secure data storage. These platforms meet the standards required by federal law to protect your privacy.
Confidentiality
While most of what you share in therapy is private, there are a few legal and ethical exceptions I’m required to follow. I may be obligated to break confidentiality if you’re at serious risk of harming yourself or someone else, if I’m subpoenaed by a court of law, or there is suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or dependent adult. If a situation like this arises, I will always try to discuss it with you first when possible.
Communication
Reaching out through the website or by email is a great first step, but please know that these methods aren’t 100% secure. I do my best to protect your information, but for truly sensitive or clinical matters, we’ll use my secure client portal once we’re connected. Submitting a message through my contact form or email does not establish a therapist-client relationship. We’ll go over all the logistics and get clear together if we decide to work together.