Privacy Policy and HIPAA Notice

This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.
 

Information Collected

This website may collect limited personal information when you voluntarily submit it, such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Date of birth
  and any information you choose to include in a contact form or message

This information is used solely to respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, or provide requested information. It is not sold, shared, or disclosed to a third party.
 

No Therapeutic Relationship Through Website Use

Use of this website, including submitting a contact form or email, does not establish a therapist-client relationship. A therapeutic relationship is only established after informed consent is completed and services formally begin.
 

Protected Health Information (PHI)

Please do not submit sensitive or clinical information through this website. Contact forms and email communication are not intended for the transmission of protected health information (PHI). Confidentiality protections under HIPAA apply only once a formal therapeutic relationship has been established.

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How Information Is Used

Information collected through this website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Schedule or confirm consultations

• Communicate about services

• Maintain basic administrative records

Information is not sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties except as required by law.

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Electronic Communication Risks

While reasonable safeguards are used, no electronic communication can be guaranteed to be fully secure. By contacting the practice electronically, you acknowledge and accept these risks.

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Cookies and Analytics

This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to improve functionality and user experience. These tools do not collect personally identifiable health information.

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External Links

This website may contain links to external websites or third-party resources. The practice is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external sites. Visiting linked sites is done at your own discretion.

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Your Rights

You may request to access, correct, or delete personal information submitted through this website by contacting the practice directly, subject to applicable laws and record-keeping requirements.

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Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time. Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Arkansas. Professional services are provided in accordance with the laws and licensing requirements of the state in which the client is physically located at the time services are rendered.

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Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the practice directly using the information provided on this website.

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HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

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This Notice describes how protected health information (PHI) may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. This Notice applies only once a therapeutic relationship has been established.

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Our Legal Duty

We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information and to provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to PHI. We are required to follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect.

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Uses and Disclosures of PHI

Protected health information may be used and disclosed for purposes of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, including:

• Providing mental health services

• Billing and payment processing

• Practice operations such as documentation and quality assurance

PHI may also be disclosed as required or permitted by law, including but not limited to situations involving safety, abuse or neglect reporting, court orders, or public health requirements.

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Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your records

• Request corrections to your records

• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures (subject to legal limitations)

• Request confidential communications

• Receive a copy of this Notice

Requests must be submitted in writing and will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards.

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Breaches

In the event of a breach involving unsecured PHI, you will be notified in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

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Website and Electronic Communication

This website is not intended for the transmission of protected health information. Submitting information through contact forms or email does not constitute protected communication under HIPAA. HIPAA protections apply once a formal therapeutic relationship has been established.

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Changes to This Notice

This Notice may be updated at any time. The most current version will be available upon request or provided at the start of services.

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Contact

If you have questions about this Notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact the practice directly using the contact information provided. You also have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services without fear of retaliation.

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This website respects your privacy. Information submitted is used only to respond to inquiries and is handled in accordance with applicable laws.

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A full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices is provided to clients at the start of services.