At Essence Psychological Health Services, PLLC, we are committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our clients. We understand the sensitive nature of the information shared during therapy and the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality. As such, we adhere to the following guidelines to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of your information:

1. Confidentiality: All communications between clients and our therapists are protected by law and held in the strictest confidence. This includes all verbal communication, written records, and electronic communications.

2. Legal and Ethical Standards: Our practice operates in compliance with all relevant laws and ethical guidelines governing mental health professionals. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct and confidentiality.

3. Limits of Confidentiality: While confidentiality is upheld in the majority of circumstances, there are specific legal and ethical exceptions to confidentiality. These exceptions include situations where there is an imminent risk of harm to oneself or others, suspected child or elder abuse, or when required by court order.

4. Release of Information: We will not release any information about you to anyone without your written authorization, except as required by law.

5. Security of Information: We take all necessary precautions to ensure the security of your personal and health information. Our electronic records are protected by industry-standard security measures to safeguard against unauthorized access.

6. Teletherapy and Online Counseling: For clients utilizing teletherapy services, we use secure and encrypted platforms to maintain the confidentiality of online sessions.

7. Professional Team: Our therapists and staff members are trained to handle client information with the utmost care and confidentiality, and they are bound by ethical codes of conduct that require strict confidentiality.

We understand the trust that is placed in us by our clients, and we are dedicated to maintaining the highest level of privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of our practice.

If you have any questions or concerns about privacy and confidentiality, please do not hesitate to discuss them with your therapist or contact our office directly.