Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

1. Introduction This Privacy Policy outlines the policies and procedures of Allen Wagner, a licensed therapist (MFC45448) in California, regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal and sensitive information received from clients during individual counseling and couples and relationship counseling services. This policy is in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and California state laws regarding patient privacy.

2. Information Collection

Personal Identification Information: We may collect personal identification information, including but not limited to, name, date of birth, address, contact details, and emergency contact information.
Health Information: As a therapy provider, we collect health information relevant to your therapy sessions, including mental health history, treatment plans, and session notes.
Financial Information: For billing purposes, we may collect payment and insurance information.

3. Use of Information The information collected is used for the following purposes:

To provide and manage therapy services.
For billing and payment processing.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
To improve therapy services.

4. Confidentiality and Security

Confidentiality: Client information is treated with the utmost confidentiality and is only disclosed as required by law or with the client’s explicit consent.
Security Measures: We implement appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Client Access and Control Over Information

Access: Clients have the right to access their personal and health information held by us.
Amendments: Clients may request corrections or amendments to their information.
Restrictions: Clients may request restrictions on the use or disclosure of their health information.

6. Disclosures Required by Law We may disclose personal information if required by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify clients of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our official communication channels.

8. Contact Information For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact Allen Wagner at AllenWagnerLMFT@gmail.com.

9. Acknowledgment and Consent By availing of therapy services from Allen Wagner, clients acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.