🛡️ Privacy, Consent & Your Rights as a Client

At Compass Care Counseling, transparency and trust are foundational. Below you’ll find an overview of how your personal information is protected, what informed consent means in our work together, and how policies may vary depending on your location.

🔐 HIPAA & Privacy Practices

I follow HIPAA guidelines to protect your personal health information (PHI), ensuring your sensitive data remains private, secure, and confidential.

My Notice of Privacy Practices outlines:

• How your PHI may be used or disclosed in accordance with applicable laws

• Your rights to access, review, or request changes to your health information

• How to file a privacy-related concern or complaint

✍️ Informed Consent

Informed consent is a collaborative process that ensures you understand your care, your choices, and your rights. It’s an essential part of building trust and making decisions together.

You’ll receive clear information about:

• The nature and purpose of therapy

• Potential risks and benefits

• Your right to ask questions or withdraw at any time

📱 Communication & Mobile Privacy

I do not share mobile numbers or text message data with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Any information you provide for communication—such as text messaging opt-ins—will remain private and will not be sold or shared.

⚖️ State-Specific Policies

Because laws and licensing requirements vary by state, I’ve included links below to my policies for each location where I’m independently licensed:

Please note: This summary is intended for informational purposes only and does not reflect all applicable policies, legal obligations, or state-specific requirements. Additional details may apply depending on your location, care needs, or insurance coverage.