HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Evolve Integrative Counseling, PLLC is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal and health information. This notice is provided for informational and transparency purposes only and outlines how protected health information (PHI) is generally handled within our practice.

A complete and legally compliant HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) is provided to all clients through our secure, HIPAA-compliant client portal powered by Sessions Health, where it is reviewed and acknowledged as part of the intake process.

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Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)

Protected Health Information (PHI) refers to information that identifies you and relates to your mental health care, treatment, or payment for services.

In general, PHI may be used or disclosed for purposes including:

• Providing therapy, counseling, or related services

• Billing and payment processing

• Health care operations and administrative functions

• Legal or regulatory requirements, when applicable

All uses and disclosures of PHI are handled in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional ethical standards.

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Client Confidentiality

Information shared during therapy sessions is kept confidential and is not disclosed without your written authorization, except as permitted or required by law.

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Limits of Confidentiality

There are circumstances in which confidentiality may be legally required to be broken. These situations may include, but are not limited to:

• Risk of serious harm to yourself or others

• Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elderly individual, or vulnerable adult

• Court orders, subpoenas, or other legal requirements

• Certain insurance, billing, or audit-related disclosures

These limits to confidentiality are explained in greater detail during the intake and informed consent process provided through Sessions Health.

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Client Rights Under HIPAA

As a client, you have rights regarding your protected health information, which may include:

• The right to access your records

• The right to request corrections to your records

• The right to request limitations on certain disclosures

• The right to receive a copy of the full Notice of Privacy Practices

Details regarding these rights are provided in the full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices available through the client portal.

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Website & Electronic Communication

This website does not store or collect protected health information.

Contact forms, email, and phone communications accessed through this website are intended for non-urgent administrative inquiries only. Sensitive or clinical information should only be shared through scheduled sessions or the secure client portal.

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Official HIPAA Documentation

The full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, along with required acknowledgements and consents, is:

• Provided directly to clients

• Completed and acknowledged electronically

• Managed securely through Sessions Health

This website-based notice does not replace formal HIPAA documentation.

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Questions About Privacy

If you have questions regarding privacy or confidentiality practices, please contact:

Evolve Integrative Counseling, PLLC
📞 +1 828 674 0202
📧 hello@evolve-integrativecounseling.com