Sonderhaus Counseling Privacy Policy
At Sonderhaus Counseling, I am committed to ensuring the confidentiality and privacy of your personal and therapeutic information. This privacy policy outlines how I collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in accordance with relevant laws and ethical standards.
1. Collection of Personal Information:
I collect personal information directly from you, including but not limited to, your name, contact information, medical history, and other relevant details necessary for providing effective therapy services.
Information may be collected through intake forms, assessments, interviews, and during the course of therapy sessions.
2. Use of Personal Information:
Your personal information is used solely for the purpose of providing mental health therapy services. This includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing therapeutic support.
I may use your information to communicate with you about your appointments, treatment options, or other relevant therapy-related matters.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information:
Your personal information is confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law (e.g., reporting child abuse, danger to self or others).
I may disclose information to other healthcare providers involved in your care with your consent, ensuring coordinated and comprehensive treatment.
4. Protection of Personal Information:
I maintain appropriate physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Access to your information is restricted to authorized personnel who have a legitimate need to access it for the purposes of providing therapy services.
5. Client Rights:
You have the right to access your personal information and request corrections if necessary.
You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your information.
You have the right to request confidential communications or to request communication through alternative means.
6. Consent:
By engaging in therapy services at Sonderhaus Counseling, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this privacy policy.
7. Changes to Privacy Policy:
I reserve the right to modify or update this privacy policy as needed. Any changes will be communicated to you in advance through our website or other appropriate means.
8. Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices or this policy, please contact me at kimery@sonderhauscounseling.com
9. Compliance:
Sonderhaus Counseling complies with all relevant federal, state, and local laws governing the privacy and security of personal health information, including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
This privacy policy is effective as of 10/1/2023. By continuing to engage in therapy services with Sonderhaus Counseling, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this policy regarding the privacy of your personal information.