Last Updated: September 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Jessica Whitwood, LCAT ATR-BC collects, uses. and safeguards your information when you visit this website. I am committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the professional ethical standards of a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) in New York State.

1. Information Collected on This Website

• Voluntary Information: When you fill out the contact or inquiry form, I collect personal details you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number and ant text message you type into the form.

• Automated Data: This website may use cookies or basic analytical tools to collect non-personal data, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, to improve site fucntionality.

2. How Your Information is Used

• Any information submitted via this website is used strictly for administrative purposes to respond to your initial consultation requests or scheduling inquires. Your information is completely confidential. It will never be sold, leased, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Website Communications vs. Clinical Confidentiality

• Website Inquires: Please note that standard web forms and emails are not 100% encrypted. Please limit the information you share on the contact form to scheduling and general inquires.

• Clinical Records: Once we establish a formal therapist-client relationship, all protected health information (PHI) is rigorously safeguarded under HIPAA and New York State Mental Hygiene Law. A separate. comprehensive Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) will be provided to you during your formal intake process.

4. Your Rights

• Under applicable laws, you have the right to request access to the personal contact data you have submitted through this site or request that it be deleted from my digital inquiry log.