Effective Date: 2025

1. Introduction

Forest Psychological Clinic is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal and medical information remains confidential. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and applicable state laws.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, date of birth, gender, contact details, address, and insurance details.Medical & Psychological Information: Medical history, mental health assessments, past treatments, and therapy records.Billing & Payment Information: Credit card details (if applicable), insurance claims, and billing history.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for:

✅ Providing psychological assessments and therapy.

✅ Processing payments and submitting insurance claims.

✅ Ensuring compliance with ethical and legal standards.

✅ Communicating about your appointments and treatment.

4. Confidentiality & Disclosure

We keep your Protected Health Information (PHI) strictly confidential and do not share it unless:

You provide written authorization.Required by law, court order, or subpoena.Necessary to prevent serious harm to yourself or others.Required for billing, audits, or healthcare operations.

5. Electronic Communication & Social Media Policy

Emails & text messages are not fully confidential. Use them only for scheduling.We do not interact with patients on social media to protect confidentiality.Therapy sessions cannot be recorded without written consent.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

✅ Request access to your records.

✅ Request corrections to inaccurate information.

✅ Restrict certain disclosures.

✅ Withdraw consent for information sharing (except in legal cases).

For any privacy concerns, please contact us at (971) 353-1145 or visit ForestPsychologicalClinic.com.