Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: June 23, 2026

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At Living Light Counseling & Wellness, protecting your privacy and confidentiality is my highest priority. As a registered mental health counselor intern in Florida, I comply with all HIPAA regulations and Florida mental health privacy laws.

What Information I Collect

  • Contact information (name, email, phone) when you book a consult or contact me

  • Protected health information (PHI) during therapy sessions

  • Payment information processed securely through third-party services

  • Website analytics (anonymous, non-identifiable usage data via cookies)

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How I Use Your Information

  • To schedule and provide therapy services

  • To process payments securely

  • To send appointment reminders and billing statements

  • To comply with legal and ethical obligations

  • To improve website functionality (anonymous data only)

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How I Protect Your Information

  • All PHI is stored in HIPAA-compliant electronic health record software

  • End-to-end encryption for emails containing PHI

  • Secure payment processing, I never store credit card details

  • Password-protected client portal for session notes and billing

  • No sharing of PHI without written authorization except as required by law

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Who I Share Information With
I never sell your information. Limited sharing occurs only:

  • With your written consent

  • For treatment purposes (consultation with other providers)

  • HIPAA-mandated reporting (abuse, imminent harm)

  • Payment processing vendors

  • Legal requirements (court order, subpoena)

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Your Rights

  • Access your records upon request

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Request restrictions on certain uses/sharing

  • Opt-out of non-essential communications

  • File complaints with me or the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

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Website Cookies & Analytics
This site uses cookies for basic functionality and anonymous Google Analytics to improve user experience. No personal health information is tracked.

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Contact Me
Questions about this policy? Email livinglightcounseling.org or call my office at (305)306-7873.

Changes to this policy will be posted here with updated effective date.