Privacy Policy

Get Whitt Therapy, PLLC
Effective Date: April 21, 2025

At Get Whitt Therapy, PLLC, your privacy and confidentiality are taken seriously. This privacy policy outlines how your information is collected, used, and protected when you engage in therapy services or visit our website. Using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

1. Who We Are

Get Whitt Therapy, PLLC is a telehealth marriage and family therapy practice based in Texas, providing virtual therapy services to individuals, couples, and families—especially those within BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Elizabeth Whittington, LMFT-Associate, License #
Supervised by Rae McWilliams, M.S., LMFT-S, LCDC-I, ASOTP, License #204181

2. HIPAA Compliance

All therapy services at Get Whitt Therapy, PLLC comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This means any personal health information (PHI) you share is protected and handled with strict confidentiality. Your information will not be disclosed to anyone without your written consent unless required by law.

3. Information We Collect

Depending on your engagement with the practice, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Name, email, phone number, and other contact information

  • Demographic information (e.g., age, gender identity, race/ethnicity)

  • Personal health information, symptoms, and therapy goals

  • Payment and billing information (via secure third-party platforms)

  • Emergency contact information

  • Technical data when visiting the website (e.g., cookies or analytics—see Section 7)

4. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for purposes of providing ethical and effective therapy services. This includes:

  • Scheduling and communication

  • Creating and maintaining clinical records

  • Treatment planning and coordination

  • Processing payments

  • Contacting you for administrative or clinical purposes

  • Maintaining safety in cases of crisis or emergency

5. When We Share Your Information

We will not share your information without your written consent except when required by law, such as:

  • If there is suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or dependent adult

  • If you are at serious risk of harming yourself or someone else

  • If ordered by a court or subpoenaed under legal authority

  • To comply with public health or licensing regulations

6. Electronic Communication and Telehealth

Get Whitt Therapy, PLLC uses secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms for all virtual therapy sessions and electronic communications. This includes video conferencing, client portals, and documentation. While every effort is made to protect your privacy, no digital communication can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Clients are encouraged to:

  • Use a private internet connection (not public Wi-Fi)

  • Access sessions from a secure, quiet location

  • Use devices with up-to-date antivirus and password protection

7. Website Privacy

When you visit our website, we may collect non-identifiable data (such as IP address, browser type, or time spent on the site) for analytics purposes to improve the user experience. We do not sell or share this information with third parties. Our website may contain links to other sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy policies.

8. Your Rights as a Client

You have the right to:

  • Access your clinical records

  • Request a correction to your records

  • Receive a copy of your records

  • Request confidential communications

  • Withdraw consent for communication or services at any time

  • File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

To request records or report concerns, please contact:
📧 eywhittington@getwhitttherapy.com

You may also contact:
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Phone: (512) 305-7700
Website: https://www.bhec.texas.gov

9. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in legal, technological, or practice standards. Any updates will be posted on the website with a revised effective date.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or how your information is used, please contact:
Elizabeth Whittington, LMFT-Associate
📧 eywhittington@getwhitttherapy.com
🌐 www.getwhitttherapy.com