Partners in Healing Group, LLC

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Partners in Healing Group, LLC is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal and health information. This policy explains how information collected through our website may be used, as well as how your protected health information is handled if you become a client.
 

Website Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you visit the website for Partners in Healing Group, LLC, we may collect the following information.
 

Personal Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

• Complete a contact form

• Schedule an appointment

• Request information about services

• Subscribe to updates or newsletters

Personal information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Information you choose to include in messages

Automatically Collected Information

Like many websites, we may automatically collect certain technical information including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Time and date of visits

This information helps improve the functionality and performance of our website.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through the website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Provide requested information about services

• Schedule appointments

• Improve website functionality

• Communicate updates or practice information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
 

No Therapist-Client Relationship

Communication through this website, including contact forms or email, does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

A therapeutic relationship is only established after:

• Completing intake documentation

• Receiving confirmation from a provider at Partners in Healing Group, LLC

• Participating in an initial clinical session

Security of Website Communications

While we take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through our website, online communication may not be fully secure.

Please avoid submitting highly sensitive or confidential information through website contact forms.

Secure communication options will be provided once you become a client.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to help us understand how visitors interact with the website and improve user experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party services such as:

• Scheduling platforms

• Payment processors

• External mental health resources

Partners in Healing Group, LLC is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
 

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

This section describes how medical and mental health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information.

If you become a client of Partners in Healing Group, LLC, your protected health information (PHI) is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
 

Your Protected Health Information

Protected Health Information (PHI) includes information related to:

• Your mental health condition

• Treatment or services provided

• Appointment history

• Billing and payment information

• Identifying information connected to your care

Partners in Healing Group, LLC is required by law to maintain the privacy of this information.
 

How We May Use and Disclose Your Information

Your protected health information may be used or disclosed for the following purposes.
 

Treatment

We may use or share information to provide, coordinate, or manage your treatment.

Example:

• Consulting with other healthcare professionals involved in your care when appropriate.
   

Payment

We may use information to obtain payment for services.

Example:

• Submitting claims to insurance companies.
   

Healthcare Operations

We may use information for administrative and operational purposes such as:

• Quality improvement

• Practice management

• Training and supervision
   

Situations Where Disclosure May Be Required

In certain circumstances, therapists are legally required to disclose information, including:

• Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or vulnerable adult

• Serious risk of harm to yourself or others

• Court orders or legal proceedings

• Medical emergencies

• Certain public health reporting requirements

These disclosures occur only when required by law.
 

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the following rights regarding your protected health information.

Right to Access

You have the right to request access to your health records.

Right to Request Corrections

If you believe information in your record is incorrect, you may request an amendment.

Right to Request Restrictions

You may request limits on how your information is used or shared.

Right to Confidential Communication

You may request that we contact you through specific methods (such as phone or email).

Right to Receive a Copy of This Notice

You have the right to receive a copy of this privacy notice at any time.
 

Our Responsibilities

Partners in Healing Group, LLC is required to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your health information

• Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices

• Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise your information

• Follow the terms of this notice currently in effect
   

Changes to This Policy

Partners in Healing Group, LLC reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
 

Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy or your privacy rights, please contact:

Partners in Healing Group, LLC

Phone: (615)208-0772
Email: laceyl@partnersinhealing.info
Website: partnersinhealing.info