Privacy Policy Overview
At Strength Therapy, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Notice of Privacy Practices explains how your health information may be used and shared, your rights regarding your information, and our legal obligations to protect it.
We follow both federal HIPAA laws and state-specific laws in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida, which offer additional protections for mental health and substance use records.
We do not maintain separate psychotherapy notes as defined by HIPAA and we do not participate in a hospital directory.
To review the full Notice of Privacy Practices, you may download it by clicking here.
Accessibility Statement
Conformance status: The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Strength Therapy LCSW is partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Feedback: We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Strength Therapy LCSW. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on Strength Therapy LCSW:
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Phone: 516-360-0561
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Visitor Address: Telehealth Only
We try to respond to feedback within 2 Business days.
Confidentiality Policy
Your privacy is a core part of therapy. Information shared in sessions is kept confidential in accordance with professional ethics and the laws of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. Exceptions to confidentiality include:
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Risk of harm to yourself or others
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Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or vulnerable adult
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A valid court order requiring disclosure
Whenever possible, I will discuss the situation with you before sharing information.
Privacy
Please note that email and text messaging are not fully secure forms of communication; sensitive matters are best addressed during sessions or through the secure client portal. By using non-secure methods of communication, you accept the associated risks.
Telehealth
Therapy is offered via doxy.me, a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. By engaging in virtual sessions, you acknowledge that technical issues may occasionally occur, and you agree to participate from a private location where your confidentiality can be maintained. I comply with all telehealth regulations in the state where you reside (NY, NJ, CT, or FL).
Court & Legal Matters
My role is to provide mental health treatment. I do not provide forensic evaluations, legal opinions, or testimony in court. If you anticipate needing documentation or testimony for legal proceedings (such as custody disputes or lawsuits), I recommend working with a provider who specializes in forensic services.
Appointments, Cancellations & No-Shows
Therapy sessions are scheduled by appointment. Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice, or missed appointments, may be charged at the full session fee and are not typically billable to insurance.
Compliance with State Laws
I comply with the regulations and licensing requirements of the states where I am authorized to practice: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. Services are provided only to clients located in one of these states at the time of the session.