Privacy Policy & Notice of Privacy Practices

Website Privacy Policy

This section applies to visitors of this website. It explains what information may be collected, how it is used, and how it is protected

Information We Collect

  • Personal information you provide (such as your name, phone, or email if you complete a contact form, schedule an appointment, or subscribe to updates).

  • Non-personal information (such as cookies, IP addresses, or site analytics that help us understand how visitors use this site).

How We Use Information

  • To respond to your inquiries and appointment requests.

  • To send updates or newsletters (if you opt in).

  • To improve the website and visitor experience.

Sharing of Information

  • We do not sell or rent your information.

  • Limited information may be shared with trusted service providers (such as secure scheduling or email systems) to support our practice.

  • These providers are required to safeguard your information.

Cookies & Analytics

This site may use cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track traffic patterns. You can disable cookies in your browser if preferred.

Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information submitted through this website. However, email and web forms may not always be fully secure. Please avoid sharing sensitive clinical details online.

Your Choices & Rights

  • You may request corrections or deletion of personal information collected through this website.

  • You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time.

Questions? Contact:
Nesbit Counseling & Consulting, LLC
laurel@nesbitcounseling.com
1215 NW 14th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

This Notice describes how medical and mental health information (Protected Health Information, or PHI) may be used and disclosed, and how you can access your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of your records (electronic or paper).

  • Ask us to correct your records.

  • Request confidential communications.

  • Ask us to limit what we share (though we may not always be able to agree).

  • Request a list of disclosures.

  • Receive a copy of this Notice at any time.

  • File a complaint without fear of retaliation.

How We May Use & Share Information

We may use and disclose your PHI to:

  • Treat you (coordinate care, consult with other providers).

  • Bill for services (payment and insurance purposes).

  • Run our practice (improve services, conduct business operations).

  • Comply with legal obligations (reporting abuse, responding to court orders, preventing serious threats to safety).

We will not use or share your information for marketing or sales purposes without your written permission.

Our Responsibilities

  • We are required by law to protect the privacy and security of your PHI.

  • We will notify you if a breach occurs that may affect your information.

  • We must follow the terms of this Notice.

  • We will not share your information beyond what is described here without your written consent.

Filing a Complaint

If you believe your rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

  • This practice (contact information above).

  • U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights: Submit a complaint online.

You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

Download

For your records, you may download a copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices.

last updated: September 17, 2025