Last Updated: June 15 2026
At Flourishing Bonds Coaching and Psychotherapy, your privacy and trust are my highest priorities. This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal, contact, and health information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or engage in my psychotherapy and coaching services.
By using this website or booking my services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
To provide you with the highest quality of care and support, I may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone numbers, billing address, and demographic information.
- Clinical & Health Information: Intake forms, mental health history, session notes, and treatment plans (specifically for psychotherapy clients).
- Payment Information: Credit card details and billing information (processed securely through third-party encrypted payment gateways).
- Website Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, and standard site analytics collected via cookies to improve user experience on my website.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information collected is strictly used to facilitate your care and improve your experience. Uses include:
- Scheduling, confirming, and managing your psychotherapy or coaching appointments.
- Providing personalized clinical treatment or coaching action plans.
- Processing payments and generating billing statements or superbills.
- Communicating with you regarding your care, appointment reminders, or inquiries.
- Fulfilling legal and professional obligations.
3. Confidentiality & HIPAA Compliance
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I am legally and ethically bound to protect the confidentiality of your psychotherapy records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Psychotherapy Clients: Your health information is stored in secure, HIPAA-compliant electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Coaching Clients: While coaching services are not legally bound by HIPAA, I maintain the same rigorous standards of strict confidentiality and data security for all coaching clients.
4. Exceptions to Confidentiality
Information shared in therapy or coaching sessions is kept strictly confidential. However, state and federal laws mandate the disclosure of information without your consent under specific, rare circumstances, including:
- Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or dependent adult.
- A direct, imminent threat of serious harm to yourself or another specific individual.
- A qualifying court order or legal subpoena.
5. Data Security
I am committed to keeping your personal data secure. I utilize industry-standard, encrypted platforms for telehealth sessions, secure messaging, and record-keeping to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss of your personal information.
6. Third-Party Links & Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites or utilize third-party applications (such as scheduling or payment portals). While I only use reputable platforms, I am not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. I encourage you to read their individual privacy policies.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of your personal or clinical records.
- Request corrections to any inaccurate information in your file.
- Withdraw consent for any non-essential communication (e.g., newsletters or marketing emails).
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to me directly.
Flourishing Bonds Coaching and Psychotherapy Dr. Alyson Kohl, EdD, LMFT
- Address: 401-B Verson St Suite D – Holistic Light House Roseville, CA 95678
- Email: drarkohl@gmail.com
- Phone (Primary): 530-638-3368
- Phone (Office): (530) 464-1701