All therapy services provided through IDS are conducted in accordance with the highest standards of ethical, legal, and clinical care.
All therapy services are confidential and protected under applicable privacy laws and clinical ethics standards. Confidentiality may only be broken if required by law, including cases involving suspected child abuse, elder abuse, imminent harm to self or others, or court order. Clients will be informed of the limits of confidentiality during intake.
As a mental health provider, we are fully compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This federal law mandates that we protect the privacy of your personal health information (PHI). We take all necessary steps to ensure that any sensitive data you share with us during therapy remains confidential.
We will never disclose your PHI without your explicit written consent, except as required by law. You can learn more about your rights under HIPAA through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Therapy services are distinct from coaching services offered at IDS. Coaching services are not governed by clinical standards.
Therapy services provided through IDS are not a substitute for crisis intervention or emergency services.
We do not provide 24/7 crisis response, emergency mental health care, or real-time crisis management.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency or urgent mental health crisis, please immediately contact:
Clients are encouraged to have an emergency plan in place and to utilize appropriate crisis resources when needed. If crisis needs arise during the course of therapy, appropriate referrals or recommendations will be provided.
Text messaging is reserved for brief, non-clinical communication such as scheduling or confirming appointments. I do not use text for therapeutic discussions, emotional support, or emergencies. If you’re experiencing a crisis, please call 911 or contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
Thank you for respecting these boundaries, which help maintain a safe, focused, and ethical therapeutic relationship.
Your privacy is our priority. All information shared during sessions, including communications via email, phone, or virtual platforms, is protected. We use secure systems and technology to safeguard your data from unauthorized access. Please be aware that while we strive to maintain the highest level of security, no system is entirely foolproof, particularly with digital communications. If you have concerns about your data’s security, please inform us so we can discuss alternative options for communication.
While IDS strives to ensure a stable and high-quality online experience, occasional disruptions in internet service or platform connectivity may occur. If a session is interrupted due to technical issues (e.g., loss of internet connection, significant audio/video problems, or platform failure), the following procedures will apply:
Clients are encouraged to:
Please note: Sessions that are interrupted due to client-side technology issues may still be subject to standard cancellation or rescheduling policies if the session cannot be completed.
The following policies apply to individual therapy sessions scheduled on a pay-per-session basis:
All content provided on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and other materials, is the property of IDS and is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any content without prior written permission from IDS is prohibited.
Any materials shared with you during therapy or coaching sessions, including worksheets, guides, or exercises, are provided for your personal use and may not be shared or redistributed without our consent.
Effective Date: June 2025
By participating in therapy services or purchasing a therapy package at IDS, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and agreed to abide by the Therapy Policies and Procedures outlined above.
