Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 2026
Nurturing You Counseling (“Nurturing You Counseling,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share when visiting or interacting with this website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through this website, how it may be used, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
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Submit a contact or inquiry form
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Request information about therapy services
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Request or schedule an appointment
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Send an email
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Subscribe to communications, if offered
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Otherwise communicate with Nurturing You Counseling
Depending on how you interact with the website, this may include your name, email address, phone number, state of residence, scheduling information, and any other information you choose to provide.
Please do not submit detailed medical, mental health, diagnostic, or other sensitive clinical information through general website forms, email, or social media.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the website platform or other service providers. This may include:
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IP address
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Browser and device information
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Pages viewed
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Referring website or source
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Approximate location derived from an IP address
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Date and time of website visits
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General website usage and performance information
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Information collected through cookies or similar technologies
This information may be used to operate, secure, maintain, understand, and improve the website.
Cookies, Analytics & Website Technologies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies for website functionality, security, analytics, performance, and user preferences.
Third-party tools or services used by the website may also collect information according to their own privacy policies and practices.
Because healthcare websites involve additional privacy considerations, Nurturing You Counseling takes reasonable steps to use website technologies in a manner consistent with applicable privacy requirements.
You may be able to control or disable certain cookies through your browser settings or through any cookie-management options provided on the website.
HIPAA & Protected Health Information
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this website and is separate from Nurturing You Counseling’s HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
If you become a client, certain information related to your care may be considered Protected Health Information (“PHI”) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and other applicable privacy laws.
The collection, use, disclosure, and protection of PHI related to your therapy services is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices, not this website Privacy Policy.
Please do not submit detailed medical, mental health, diagnostic, or other sensitive clinical information through general website forms, ordinary email, or social media. These methods are intended primarily for general inquiries and may not be appropriate for confidential clinical communication.
For information about how your health information may be used, disclosed, and protected as a client, please review Nurturing You Counseling’s Notice of Privacy Practices.
Contact Forms, Email & Electronic Communication
Information submitted through the website may be used to respond to your inquiry, provide requested information, determine whether services may be appropriate, or facilitate scheduling.
Electronic communication carries inherent privacy and security risks. Although reasonable safeguards may be used, no method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Website forms, ordinary email, and social media should not be used to communicate emergencies, urgent mental health concerns, or detailed confidential clinical information.
Submitting a form, sending an email, or otherwise contacting Nurturing You Counseling does not by itself establish a therapist-client relationship.
Social Media
Nurturing You Counseling may maintain professional social media accounts for educational, informational, and marketing purposes.
Social media is not therapy and should not be used for clinical care, crisis communication, appointment management, or discussion of confidential mental health information.
If you follow, like, comment on, tag, message, share content from, or otherwise interact with a Nurturing You Counseling social media account, that activity may be visible to other users and may reveal information about your interest in mental health-related content or services. Please consider your own privacy before publicly interacting with these accounts.
To protect confidentiality, Nurturing You Counseling will not publicly confirm or acknowledge whether an individual is a current or former client.
Social media platforms are operated by third parties. Nurturing You Counseling does not control how those platforms collect, use, store, or disclose information, and your use of those platforms is also subject to their respective privacy policies and terms.
How We May Use Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Provide information about services
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Facilitate appointment requests or communication
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Operate and maintain the website
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Improve website functionality and user experience
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Understand general website traffic and usage
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Maintain website security
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Prevent misuse or fraudulent activity
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Comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations
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Protect the rights, safety, and security of Nurturing You Counseling and others
Nurturing You Counseling does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
Third-Party Services & Links
This website may contain links to or integrations with third-party services, including scheduling platforms, client portals, telehealth systems, maps, social media platforms, website hosting providers, or other external resources.
When you leave this website or interact directly with a third-party service, that provider’s own privacy practices and terms may apply.
Nurturing You Counseling is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, availability, accuracy, or content of independently operated third-party websites or services.
When a third-party service handles Protected Health Information on behalf of Nurturing You Counseling, appropriate privacy and security measures will be used as required by applicable law.
Data Security
Nurturing You Counseling takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information within its control.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By using this website, you acknowledge the inherent risks associated with transmitting information electronically.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended primarily for adults seeking information about Nurturing You Counseling and its services. We do not knowingly use this website to solicit personal information directly from children without appropriate authorization.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on where you live and the type of information involved, applicable law may provide certain rights regarding your personal information.
Clients may have additional rights regarding their health information under HIPAA and applicable state law. Those rights are addressed separately in Nurturing You Counseling’s Notice of Privacy Practices.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website, services, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
The date at the top of this page will be updated when changes are made. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy to the extent permitted by law.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of this website, please contact:
Nurturing You Counseling
Carissa Thompson, LCSW
carissamthompson@gmail.com
(816) 226-7383