HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Christina G. Whitney, LMFT

Your Privacy and Confidentiality

Protecting your privacy is an essential part of the therapeutic relationship. I am committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your personal health information and ensuring that your information is handled with care, professionalism, and respect.

I provide clinical mental health services through Northern California Family Counseling & Wellness Center, where I also serve as CEO.

Patient records and protected health information associated with these services are managed in accordance with the Center's privacy and confidentiality practices, including applicable requirements under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), California's Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), and other relevant laws.

Notice of Privacy Practices

Northern California Family Counseling & Wellness Center maintains a Notice of Privacy Practices that explains:

  • How your protected health information may be used and disclosed for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.

  • Your rights to access, request corrections to, and obtain certain information about your health records.

  • How psychotherapy notes and other sensitive mental health information are protected.

  • The circumstances under which information may be disclosed with or without your authorization.

  • Your rights regarding confidential communications and restrictions on certain disclosures.

  • How to submit privacy concerns or complaints.

Please review the full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices available through Northern California Family Counseling & Wellness Center.

Questions About Your Privacy

If you have questions about the confidentiality of your health information or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Northern California Family Counseling & Wellness Center

2395 Bechelli Lane, Suite B
Redding, CA 96002

Phone: (530) 768-7397
Fax: (530) 285-2000
Email: contact@northerncaliforniafamily.com

Christina G. Whitney, LMFT
California License #11050

Please avoid sending confidential medical or clinical information through unsecured email.

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