Dr. Carissa Gustafson, PsyD, PMH-C (“the Practice,” “I,” or “my”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting this website. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected through this website and how that information may be used and protected.

Information Collected

When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring website, pages visited, and general information about how you interact with the site. This information may be used to understand website traffic, maintain and improve the website, and evaluate how visitors find and use the site.

You may also voluntarily provide personal information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, or other information when contacting the Practice or requesting services.

Please avoid submitting sensitive clinical, medical, or mental health information through general website contact forms or standard email unless you have been directed to use a secure method of communication.

How Information Is Used

Information collected through this website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests for information;

• Facilitate requests for consultations or services;

• Operate, maintain, and improve the website;

• Understand website traffic and usage; and

• Comply with applicable legal and professional obligations.

The Practice does not sell your personal information.

Information may be shared with service providers that support the operation of the website or Practice, such as website hosting, scheduling, analytics, or communication providers, when reasonably necessary to provide those services. Information may also be disclosed when required by law.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and understand how visitors use the site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that may help websites remember preferences or collect information about website activity.

Depending on your browser and device settings, you may be able to block or delete cookies. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain portions of the website.

Third-Party Websites and Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including scheduling, insurance, professional directories, or other external platforms. Those websites and services have their own privacy practices and policies.

The Practice is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. You are encouraged to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect personal information. However, no website, email system, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

For this reason, please do not use this website or standard email for emergencies or to communicate highly sensitive clinical information.

Therapy Clients and Protected Health Information

This Privacy Policy applies primarily to information collected through your use of this website. If you become a psychotherapy client, information related to your treatment may constitute protected health information and is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, professional requirements, informed consent documents, and the Practice’s Notice of Privacy Practices.

Use of this website, submission of an inquiry, or requesting a consultation does not by itself establish a psychologist-patient relationship.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for adults seeking information about psychological services and is not directed toward children. The Practice does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the website, Practice operations, technology, or applicable requirements. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently updated.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of this website, please contact Dr. Carissa Gustafson through the contact information provided on this website.