Last updated: February 2, 2026
Introduction
Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you visit this website, contact me, or use linked services. This website is intended to provide general information about my therapy practice and is not designed to collect sensitive personal or health information directly.
Information I Do Not Collect on This Website
I do not collect personal or protected health information (PHI) directly through this website. I do not use contact forms, intake forms, appointment scheduling tools, payment processing, or client messaging features hosted on this site.
You may browse this website without submitting personal information.
Email Communication
This website provides an email address for general inquiries. If you choose to contact me by email, I will receive the information you voluntarily include in your message, such as your name, email address, and the content of your inquiry.
Please note:
- Email is not a fully secure or confidential method of communication
- I recommend avoiding the inclusion of sensitive personal or clinical information in email messages
- Email communication alone does not establish a therapist–client relationship
Email communications are used solely to respond to inquiries and are not shared with third parties, except as required by law.
Client Portal (SimplePractice)
This website includes a link to a secure client portal hosted by SimplePractice, a third-party platform used for services such as appointment scheduling, paperwork, secure messaging, billing, and telehealth.
When you click the client portal link, you leave this website and enter a platform governed by SimplePractice’s own privacy and security policies. Any personal information or protected health information (PHI) submitted through the client portal is collected and stored directly by SimplePractice and is not stored on this website.
SimplePractice is designed to be HIPAA-compliant. I encourage you to review SimplePractice’s Privacy Policy to understand how your information is collected, used, and protected.
Website Analytics and Cookies
This website is built on WordPress and uses Jetpack to collect basic website analytics. Jetpack may automatically collect limited, non-identifying information such as:
- Pages visited
- Approximate geographic location (e.g., city or country)
- Device and browser type
- Referring website
- Date and time of visits
This information is used to understand how visitors interact with the website and to improve its functionality. Jetpack may use cookies or similar technologies for these purposes.
Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. This website may use cookies through WordPress or Jetpack to support basic functionality and analytics. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
This website uses WordPress and Jetpack for website hosting and analytics and provides a link to SimplePractice for client services. Each of these third-party services operates under its own privacy policy. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or platforms.
Confidentiality and HIPAA
This website is not intended for the transmission of protected health information (PHI). All therapy services, clinical documentation, and secure communications are conducted through SimplePractice and are governed by separate informed consent, privacy, and confidentiality policies in compliance with applicable laws, including HIPAA.
Visitors Outside the United States
This website and practice are based in the United States. I do not intentionally market services to individuals outside the U.S., including residents of California or the European Union. Privacy rights and protections may vary depending on your location.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact me at:
nicoleb@selftocollective.com