HIPAA Compliance and Disclaimer

Effective Date: November 2025

At Common Ground Therapy & Wellness PLLC, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal health information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This statement explains how your information is handled when you interact with our website.

1. Information Collection and Use

Our website may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, consultation requests, or other interactive features. This information is used only for communication, scheduling, and providing requested information about our services.

2. Non-Clinical Communication

While we maintain security measures on our website, please note that web forms and regular email are not intended for sharing sensitive or confidential health information. These forms are used for general inquiries and scheduling only.

If you need to discuss clinical or personal matters, please contact us directly through our secure client portal (SimplePractice). This ensures your information remains protected under HIPAA-compliant standards.

3. Website Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information submitted through our website. However, no online communication is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access. Please use discretion when submitting information online.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may link to or integrate third-party platforms (such as Squarespace, SimplePractice, or Google Analytics). These services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before sharing personal information.

5. No Therapeutic Relationship

Visiting our website or submitting a contact form does not establish a therapist–client relationship with Common Ground Therapy & Wellness PLLC or with Kelsey Ellis, PhD, LCP. A therapeutic relationship is established only after a formal intake process and signed consent forms.

6. Your Rights Under HIPAA

Under HIPAA, you have the right to:

  • Access and receive copies of your health information
  • Request amendments or corrections to your records
  • Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
  • Receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI

7. Updates to This Statement

We may update this HIPAA disclaimer from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

For any privacy or HIPAA-related concerns, please contact:

Common Ground Therapy & Wellness PLLC
Email: info@commongroundtherapywellness.com