Privacy Practices & HIPAA Notice
Your Privacy Matters
At Rooted Counseling TXK, PLLC, protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal health information is a priority. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am committed to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable Texas laws governing the privacy and security of client information.
Confidentiality
Information shared during counseling sessions is confidential and will not be disclosed without your written authorization, except as required or permitted by law.
Examples of situations in which disclosure may be required include:
Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or vulnerable adult
Serious threats of harm to yourself or others
Court orders, subpoenas, or other legal requirements
Medical emergencies when disclosure is necessary to protect health or safety
Professional consultation conducted in a manner that protects client confidentiality
A complete explanation of confidentiality and its limitations will be provided during the informed consent process.
Use and Disclosure of Health Information
Your protected health information may be used for purposes related to:
Providing counseling services
Treatment planning and coordination of care
Billing and payment processing
Healthcare operations as permitted by law
Information will only be shared to the extent necessary to fulfill these purposes.
Electronic Communication
While reasonable safeguards are used to protect electronic communications, email, text messages, and other electronic methods of communication may carry privacy risks.
By communicating electronically, you acknowledge and accept these risks. Sensitive or urgent matters should be discussed during scheduled appointments or by telephone whenever possible.
Website Privacy
This website may collect limited information such as:
Contact form submissions
Website analytics data
Cookies or similar technologies used to improve website performance
Information collected through this website is used solely for business and communication purposes and is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Please avoid submitting sensitive personal health information through website contact forms.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to your health records
Request corrections to your records when appropriate
Request restrictions on certain disclosures
Request confidential communications through alternative means
Receive a copy of the full Notice of Privacy Practices
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
Questions or Concerns
If you have questions regarding privacy practices or would like to request records, please contact:
Rooted Counseling TXK, PLLC
Kimberly Murphy, MEd, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Phone: 903-364-3868
Email: Kimberlymurphylpc@gmail.com
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council without fear of retaliation.