Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 29, 2026
Lisa Hopson, LMFT (“we,” “our,” or “the Practice”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through the website, how it may be used, and the choices available to you.
Information We May Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through this website, including:
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Your name
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Information submitted through a contact or appointment-request form
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Any other information you choose to include in a message
Please do not submit highly sensitive medical, mental health, financial, or emergency information through a general website contact form.
The website may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as:
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Internet Protocol (IP) address
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Browser and device type
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Pages visited
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Date and time of visits
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Referring website
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General website usage information
This technical information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies used by the website platform or authorized service providers.
How Your Information May Be Used
Information collected through this website may be used to:
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Respond to questions or appointment inquiries
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Communicate with you about services
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Operate, maintain, and improve the website
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Monitor website performance and security
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Comply with applicable legal and professional obligations
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Prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity
Submitting an inquiry does not establish a therapist-client relationship. A professional relationship is established only after the appropriate intake and consent process has been completed and the Practice has agreed to provide services.
Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies that help the website function properly, remember visitor preferences, measure website activity, and improve the visitor experience.
You may be able to disable or manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
Website Hosting and Service Providers
This website is hosted through Wix.com. Wix and other service providers supporting the operation, security, communication, or performance of the website may process limited information on our behalf.
These third parties maintain their own privacy policies and data-handling practices. We encourage you to review the Wix Privacy Policy for additional information about how Wix processes website visitor data.
How Information May Be Shared
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Information may be shared only when reasonably necessary:
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With service providers that help operate or secure the website
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With your authorization
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To comply with a law, court order, subpoena, or other legal requirement
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To protect the rights, safety, or property of the Practice or another person
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In connection with a professional or business transition, when permitted by law
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Information submitted through this public website is not intended to replace secure clinical communication.
Once you become a client, protected health information may be governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), applicable state laws, professional confidentiality requirements, and the Practice’s Notice of Privacy Practices.
This website Privacy Policy does not replace the Notice of Privacy Practices provided to clients.
Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are used to help protect information submitted through the website. However, no website, email message, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
For this reason, please avoid sending confidential clinical details through a general contact form or standard email.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the website.
A parent or legal guardian should contact the Practice directly regarding services for a minor.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the website, services, technology, or applicable requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information submitted through the website is handled, please contact:
Lisa Hopson, LMFT
mftlh@outlook.com