Miami Clinical Psychotherapy is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your health information in accordance with applicable law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state confidentiality requirements for mental health professionals in Florida.
Your Protected Health Information (PHI)
We collect and maintain only the health and personal information necessary to provide you with therapy services, communicate with you, and fulfill legal and ethical obligations. This may include information you provide in sessions, on intake forms, or through secure messaging or scheduling tools.
How We Protect Your Information
We use administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI. These include secure storage of records, password-protected and encrypted systems where applicable, and training on confidentiality. Our telehealth platform is chosen with HIPAA compliance and security in mind.
When We May Disclose Information
We do not sell or share your health information for marketing. We may disclose your information only as permitted or required by law, including: with your written authorization; when necessary for your treatment or for health care operations; to comply with legal process; or when there is a serious threat to health or safety, as defined by law and our ethical guidelines.
Your Rights
You have the right to access your health records, request corrections, receive an accounting of certain disclosures, request restrictions on uses or disclosures, and receive confidential communications by alternative means where feasible. You may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Website & Contact Form
Information you send through our website contact form is transmitted over the internet and may not be encrypted. For highly sensitive information, we encourage you to call us at (786) 972-7110. We do not use the contact form to transmit clinical information that would become part of your health record until we have established a therapeutic relationship and appropriate safeguards are in place.
If you have questions about our privacy practices or HIPAA compliance, please contact us by phone at (786) 972-7110.