Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or contact the practice.
Who We Are
Colleen McCarron, LPC, LLC is a sole practitioner mental health practice serving individuals and organizations in the Washington, DC metro area, and this website provides information about available therapy, supervision, and educational services, as well as ways to get in touch.
Information Collected Through This Website
This website may collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
•Name
•Email address
•Phone number
•Information submitted through contact or inquiry forms
Important HIPAA Notice
This website and its contact forms are not a secure or HIPAA-compliant method for communicating protected health information (PHI). Please do not submit sensitive clinical, diagnostic, or treatment information through this website.
How Information Is Used
Information submitted through this website may be used to:
•Respond to inquiries
•Provide information about services
•Schedule or discuss appointments
•Improve website functionality and performance
Personal information is not sold, rented, or shared for marketing or advertising purposes.
HIPAA and Protected Health Information
Protected Health Information (PHI) is collected, stored, and safeguarded only after a formal therapist-client relationship is established and informed consent has been completed.
Once services begin, PHI is handled in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state privacy laws. A separate Notice of Privacy Practices outlining your HIPAA rights is provided during the intake process.
Email and Electronic Communication
Email and website contact forms involve inherent privacy risks. While reasonable safeguards are used, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed for electronic communications prior to treatment.
By contacting this practice through the website or email, you acknowledge and accept these limitations. Secure, HIPAA-compliant communication methods are used once services begin.
Website Analytics and Cookies
This website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect non-identifying information, including:
•Browser type
•Pages visited
•General location data
This information is used solely to understand website usage and improve functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
This website may be hosted or supported by third-party service providers (such as website hosting, scheduling, or email platforms). These providers may have access to limited information as necessary to perform their services and maintain their own privacy policies.
This practice is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from this site.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. No personal information is knowingly collected from children.
No Therapist–Client Relationship
Use of this website, including submitting a contact form or sending an email, does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Mental health services and confidentiality protections apply only after intake, consent, and confirmation of services.
Your Privacy Rights
You may request information about how your personal data submitted through this website is used or request deletion of such information, subject to applicable laws and ethical obligations.
HIPAA rights related to access, amendment, and disclosure of PHI are outlined in the Notice of Privacy Practices provided during intake.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Colleen McCarron, LPC, LLC
571-429-3916