HIPAA & Privacy Disclaimer

This website is intended for general informational purposes only and is not designed to collect or transmit Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

No Secure Communication
Email, contact forms, and other electronic communications submitted through this website are not guaranteed to be secure or encrypted. Please do not include confidential, sensitive, or clinical information (including mental health history, diagnoses, or insurance details) when contacting us through this website.

No Therapist–Client Relationship Established
Submitting information through this website, including through contact or inquiry forms, does not establish a therapist–client relationship and does not constitute consent to treatment. Psychotherapy services are provided only after completion of intake procedures, informed consent, and applicable HIPAA documentation.

HIPAA Compliance
This practice complies with HIPAA and applicable Massachusetts privacy and confidentiality laws regarding the protection of health information. Once you become a client, you will receive a Notice of Privacy Practices explaining how your Protected Health Information may be used and disclosed, as well as your rights under HIPAA and Massachusetts law.

Limits of Confidentiality
Confidentiality in psychotherapy is protected under HIPAA and Massachusetts law but is subject to legal and ethical limits, including but not limited to situations involving risk of harm to self or others, abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or disabled person, or as otherwise required by law. These limits will be discussed in detail during the informed consent process.

Not for Emergencies
This website is not intended for crisis or emergency communication. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911, contact your local emergency services, or call/text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

External Websites
Links to external websites are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. This practice is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

By using this website, you acknowledge and accept this HIPAA and privacy disclaimer.