Privacy Policy, HIPAA Notice & Professional Disclosure

Website Privacy

Information We May Collect

When you visit this website, we may collect:

• Name, email address, or phone number (via contact forms)

• IP address and browser information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information is used only to respond to inquiries, improve the website, and manage business operations.

*Please do not submit sensitive health information through this website or email. Website forms are not intended for confidential clinical communication.

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

We are a HIPAA-covered entity. Any Protected Health Information (PHI) you provide outside of this website (e.g., during therapy sessions, intake paperwork, or secure portals) is handled in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

How We Use and Disclose PHI

We may use or disclose your PHI for:

• Treatment (providing therapy services)

• Payment (billing, insurance claims)

• Healthcare Operations (practice management, supervision, quality improvement)

• Legal or safety requirements, including mandatory reporting

We will not use or disclose your PHI for other purposes without your written authorization, unless permitted or required by law.

Your HIPAA Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and obtain copies of your records

• Request corrections to your records

• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures

• Request confidential communications

• Receive a full copy of our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Requests must be submitted in writing to the contact listed below.

Colorado DORA Professional Disclosure

Lori Dalessio is a licensed professional counselor candidate in the State of Colorado and regulated by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).

Filing a Complaint

If you have a concern about professional conduct, you may contact:

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Office of Licensing
Website: https://dpo.colorado.gov/
Phone: 303-894-7800

Limits of Confidentiality

Under Colorado law and HIPAA, confidentiality may be broken without your consent in situations including but not limited to:

• Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or at-risk adult

• Imminent danger to yourself or others

• Professional consultation or supervision (without identifying information when possible)

These limits are discussed in detail during the informed consent process.

Electronic Communication

Email, text messaging, and website forms may not be fully secure. By contacting us electronically, you acknowledge and accept this risk. Secure communication methods will be discussed after intake.

Cookies & Analytics

This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand website traffic. No clinical or identifying health data is collected through these tools.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Information

Grounded Sol Counseling, PLLC
Provider: Lori Dalessio, LPCC
Email: lori@groundedsolcounseling.com
Phone: [Phone Number]

To request records, ask questions about privacy, or obtain a full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, please contact us directly.