I am committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal health information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.
 

Information Collection and Use
 

I collect personal and health information from you to provide treatment, obtain payment, and conduct healthcare operations. This may include:

• Demographic information

• Medical history

• Symptoms and diagnoses

• Treatment plans and progress notes
   

I use this information solely for the purpose of providing you with mental health services.
 

Confidentiality and Disclosure
 

Your health information is kept strictly confidential. We will not disclose your information without your written authorization, except in the following circumstances:

• When required by law

• To protect you or others from serious harm

• For payment purposes with your consent

• For healthcare operations and treatment coordination
   

Your Rights
 

You have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your health record

• Request amendments to your record

• Receive an accounting of certain disclosures

• Request restrictions on use and disclosure of your information
   

Safeguards
 

We employ physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information, including:

• Secure storage of paper records

• Encrypted electronic health records

• Staff training on privacy practices
   

Changes to This Policy
 

We may update this policy as needed. The current version will always be available upon request.For questions about our privacy practices, please contact me ]This notice is in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Massachusetts state law.