Notice of Privacy Practices

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI)
• Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
• Follow the terms currently in effect
• Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise your information

How We May Use & Share Your Information

We may use or disclose your health information for purposes including:

Additional Uses Allowed by Law

We may disclose information when required or permitted by law, including:

• Public health reporting
• Preventing serious threats to health or safety
• Law enforcement requests
• Court orders
• Workers' compensation claims
• Government oversight activities

Uses Requiring Your Authorization

We will request your written authorization before:

• Sharing information for marketing purposes when required
• Sharing psychotherapy notes where applicable
• Other uses not described in this Notice

You may revoke authorization in writing at any time.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Electronic Communication

We use secure, HIPAA-compliant systems whenever required for patient care, including our electronic health record and secure patient messaging platform. Standard email may not be encrypted and should not be used to send sensitive medical information unless specifically requested by our office.

By communicating electronically, you acknowledge the limitations of electronic communications permitted by law.

Website & Online Forms

Website contact forms are intended for general inquiries, appointment requests, billing questions, and insurance questions. Please do not use website forms to submit medical information, symptoms, photographs, or urgent healthcare concerns.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to update this Notice at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Contact Information