Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 1, 2026

At Counseling and Assessment, PLLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you contact us through our website, complete a contact form, request an appointment, or communicate with us by email or phone, you may provide information such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • General reason for contacting us

  • Any other information you choose to provide

Please do not submit sensitive or confidential mental health information through website contact forms or email. These methods are not intended for emergency communication or the transmission of protected health information (PHI).

Automatically Collected Information

Like many websites, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visits

  • Referring website

  • General geographic location

This information is used to improve website performance, security, and user experience.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website features.

How We Use Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Schedule consultations or appointments

  • Improve website functionality

  • Monitor website performance and security

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

HIPAA and Confidentiality

Although we are licensed mental health professionals, information submitted through this website or via standard email is not automatically protected under HIPAA in the same manner as information shared during the course of treatment.

If you become a client of our practice, your protected health information will be handled in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Clients receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices that explains how protected health information is used and disclosed.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use trusted third-party providers to support our services, such as:

  • Website hosting

  • Appointment scheduling

  • Secure electronic health records (EHR)

  • Analytics services (such as Google Analytics)

  • Contact form providers

These providers may have access to limited information necessary to perform their services and are expected to maintain appropriate privacy and security practices.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any website they visit.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information collected through this website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. If we become aware that information has been collected from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will promptly delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information you have provided

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of information, where applicable

  • Withdraw consent for certain communications

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Email Communications

If you choose to communicate with us by email, please understand that email may not be a secure method of communication. We recommend avoiding the inclusion of sensitive personal or mental health information in email messages.

Emergencies

This website and any contact forms are not monitored continuously and should not be used for emergencies.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency:

  • Call 911

  • Go to your nearest emergency room

  • Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.