Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how Lauri Shedd Therapy Services LLC (“the Practice,” “we,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information gathered through this website.

Please note: this policy applies to website use only. Privacy practices related to psychotherapy services are explained in detail in the Notice of Privacy Practices provided during intake.

1. Information Collected Through This Website

We may collect the following types of information when you use this site:

Information you choose to provide

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Information submitted through contact or consultation request forms

You are not required to submit personal information to browse this website.

Automatically collected information

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information is collected through standard analytics tools and helps us understand how the website is used and how it can be improved.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Information collected through this website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries or consultation requests

• Communicate about services or scheduling

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Maintain website security

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. No Therapy Through the Website

Contacting the Practice through this website, email, or contact forms does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

Please avoid including sensitive clinical or mental health details when submitting forms. More secure communication methods are used once psychotherapy services formally begin.

4. Telehealth and Electronic Communication

This practice provides psychotherapy services exclusively via telehealth using secure platforms designed for healthcare.

While reasonable steps are taken to protect electronic communications, all online communication carries some level of risk. Detailed information about confidentiality, privacy, and telehealth security is provided in informed consent documents before treatment begins.

Email and website messages should be considered convenience-based communication, not emergency or crisis support.

5. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Track website traffic

• Understand user behavior

• Improve site performance

Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal information beyond what you choose to share. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

6. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party tools for:

• Scheduling

• Website hosting

• Analytics

• Telehealth platforms

These services have their own privacy policies and security practices. We are not responsible for how third-party services collect or use information outside of this website.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through this website using administrative and technical safeguards.

However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By using this website, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe information from a minor has been submitted, please contact us so it can be removed.

9. Your Choices

You may:

• Choose not to submit personal information through the website

• Request that we stop contacting you

• Ask questions about how your information is handled

Requests can be made using the contact information below.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the current policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Lauri Shedd Therapy Services LLC
Lauri Shedd, LCSW
lauri@laurishedd.com