Your privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance. This notice explains how your personal and health information is protected and used in accordance with federal and state laws.
Effective Date: September 1, 2025
This notice describes how medical/mental health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Your PHI includes information about your mental health condition, treatment provided, and payment for services. This includes information created or received by Tracy Parsons, ALC that identifies you and relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health condition.
Treatment: Your PHI may be used to provide, coordinate, or manage your mental health care and related services.
Payment: Your PHI may be used to obtain payment for your healthcare services, including insurance billing and collection activities.
Healthcare Operations: Your PHI may be used for quality assessment, professional review, and business planning activities.
Most uses and disclosures of psychotherapy notes, uses and disclosures for marketing purposes, and disclosures that constitute a sale of PHI require your written authorization. You may revoke authorization at any time by providing written notice, except to the extent that action has already been taken.
You have the right to inspect and copy your PHI, except psychotherapy notes. To access your records, submit a written request. A fee may be charged for copying costs.
You have the right to request that we amend your PHI if you feel it is incorrect or incomplete. We may deny your request for certain legal reasons.
You have the right to request restrictions on how your PHI is used or disclosed. We are not required to agree to your request but will consider each request carefully.
You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your PHI in a certain way or at a certain location to maintain your privacy.
You have the right to be notified if there is a breach of your unsecured PHI.
In certain situations, we may be required or permitted to disclose your PHI without your authorization:
When you visit our website or contact us, we may collect basic contact information (name, email, phone number) that you voluntarily provide. We do not track personal information or use cookies for advertising purposes.
Any information you provide is used solely to respond to your inquiries and provide requested mental health services. We do not sell, share, or use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Please be aware that email communication is not completely secure. While we take precautions to protect your privacy, avoid sending sensitive personal or health information via email. For secure communication, please use our patient portal or contact us by phone.
If you have questions about this notice or need to exercise any of your rights, please contact:
Tracy Parsons, ALC
Privacy Officer
Phone: (334) 203-4236
Email: tracyparsons@youshouldseemytherapist.com
Auburn, Alabama
Filing a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our practice or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
We reserve the right to change this notice and make the new provisions effective for all PHI we maintain. If changes are made, we will provide you with a revised notice at your next appointment or upon request.
Last Updated: September 1, 2025
Practice: You Should See My Therapist - Tracy Parsons, ALC
Location: Auburn, Alabama