Effective Date: July 26, 2026

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Mind Embody Psychotherapy ("Practice," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit our website.
 

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described below.
 

Information We Collect
 

Information You Voluntarily Provide
 

You may choose to provide personal information when you:

• Complete a contact form

• Request an appointment or consultation

• Subscribe to a newsletter (if offered)

• Email the Practice

• Call or leave a voicemail
   

Depending on the method of communication, information collected may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Preferred method of contact

• General reason for seeking services

• Any information you voluntarily include in your message
   

Please avoid sending sensitive medical or mental health information through website forms or unsecured email.
 

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

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visit

• Referring website

• General geographic location

• Website usage statistics
   

This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.
 

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
 

• Improve website functionality

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze website traffic

• Understand how visitors interact with our website
   

You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain website features may not function properly.
 

If analytics services such as Google Analytics are used, they may collect anonymous usage information in accordance with their own privacy practices.
 

How We Use Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:
 

• Respond to inquiries

• Schedule consultations

• Communicate with prospective clients

• Improve website functionality

• Maintain website security

• Comply with legal obligations

• Evaluate website performance
   

We do not sell your personal information.
 

Contact Forms

Information submitted through contact forms is used solely to respond to your inquiry. Submitting a contact form does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

A therapeutic relationship begins only after:

• An initial consultation has occurred;

• Both parties agree to work together; and

• Appropriate intake paperwork has been completed.
   

Email Communications

Email is not a fully secure form of communication. If you contact us by email or through a website form, you acknowledge that there are inherent privacy risks associated with electronic communication. Please do not include confidential mental health information in unsecured emails or website contact forms.
 

HIPAA Notice

Although this website may be operated by a licensed mental health professional, information submitted through this website is generally not protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) until you become an established client.
 

If you become a client, your protected health information will be handled according to our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided during the intake process.
 

Third-Party Services

Our website may use trusted third-party providers for services such as:
 

• Website hosting

• Scheduling software

• Secure client portal

• Email communication

• Analytics

• Spam prevention
   

These providers may collect information necessary to perform their services and maintain their own privacy policies.

Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites for educational or informational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
 

Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
 

• Respond to inquiries

• Maintain business records

• Comply with applicable laws

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce legal obligations
   

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for adults seeking psychotherapy services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through this website. If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact us so it can be removed.
 

Your Privacy Choices

You may contact us at any time to:
 

• Request access to personal information you have submitted

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of information, when legally permitted

• Ask questions regarding our privacy practices
   

Certain information may be retained where required by law or professional recordkeeping obligations.
 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
 

Contact Information

Mind Embody Psychotherapy Mental Health Counseling PLLC
 

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of this website, please contact:
 

Mind Embody Psychotherapy Mental Health Counseling PLLC

Email: hello@mindembodypsychotherapy.com

Phone: (917) 727-1170

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Website Disclaimer

Information provided on this website is intended for educational and informational purposes only.
 

Nothing on this website constitutes medical advice, mental health treatment, diagnosis, or establishes a therapist-client relationship. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or are in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.