Privacy practices
How I protect your health information.
Your privacy matters
This is a summary of how Oz Counseling Services, PLLC protects your health information. You’ll receive the complete Notice of Privacy Practices in your paperwork packet before your first session, and you can read it online at any time.
Read the full Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
Effective November 1, 2026
How your information is used
I use and share your information only as needed to provide your treatment, process payment, and run my practice. If I consult with other professionals, I remove identifying details first. Anything beyond that requires your written permission, which you can withdraw at any time.
When I’m required to share information
The law requires or allows disclosure in a few limited situations, including suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, a serious and imminent threat to you or someone else, a court order, and licensing or oversight investigations.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- see and get a copy of your records
- ask for corrections to your records
- ask for limits on how your information is used or shared
- choose how I contact you
- receive a list of certain disclosures I’ve made
- get a paper copy of the full notice
- be notified if a breach affects your information
Questions or concerns
Email me at chris@ozcounseling.com. You can also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. I will never retaliate against you for filing a complaint.