Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 6/9/2026
Westwood Counseling, LLC respects your privacy. This Website Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or contact Westwood Counseling through this site.
This policy applies only to information collected through this website. It does not replace Westwood Counseling’s clinical privacy documents, informed consent forms, or Notice of Privacy Practices provided as part of therapy services.
Information Collected Through This Website
When you visit this website or submit a contact or appointment request, Westwood Counseling may collect information you choose to provide, such as:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
A brief message or reason for reaching out
Any other information you voluntarily submit
This website may also collect basic technical information, such as browser type, device type, pages visited, general location data, and website usage information. This information may be collected through Squarespace or other tools used to operate and improve the website.
Please Do Not Submit Sensitive Clinical Information
Website forms and email are intended for general appointment requests and basic questions only.
Please do not submit sensitive clinical information, detailed mental health history, emergency information, or confidential medical details through this website.
Submitting a form, sending an email, or contacting Westwood Counseling through this website does not create a therapist-client relationship. A therapist-client relationship is only established after appropriate intake paperwork, informed consent, and confirmation of services.
How Information May Be Used
Information submitted through this website may be used to:
Respond to appointment requests or questions
Follow up by email or phone
Provide information about services
Manage basic administrative communication
Improve the website and user experience
Maintain business records
Comply with legal, ethical, or professional obligations
Westwood Counseling does not sell personal information.
Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party platforms or tools, including but not limited to Squarespace, scheduling tools, form tools, analytics tools, embedded content, or external links such as Psychology Today.
These third-party services may collect, process, or store information according to their own privacy policies and terms. Westwood Counseling is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or platforms.
If you click a link that takes you away from this website, you are encouraged to review the privacy policy of that external website.
Email and Website Communication
Westwood Counseling makes reasonable efforts to protect information submitted through this website. However, email, website forms, and online communication may not be fully secure.
By submitting information through this website or contacting Westwood Counseling by email, you acknowledge that electronic communication carries some privacy risk. If you prefer not to share information through the website or email, you may contact Westwood Counseling by another method.
Emergencies
This website and its contact forms are not intended for crisis or emergency communication.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, are in immediate danger, or need urgent support, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Data Security
Westwood Counseling uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
Information submitted through this website may be retained for as long as needed to respond to inquiries, maintain business records, comply with legal or professional obligations, or support administrative operations.
Your Choices
You may contact Westwood Counseling to request that website inquiry information be updated or deleted, unless retaining the information is required or permitted by law, ethics, or professional obligations.
Updates to This Policy
Westwood Counseling may update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Website Privacy Policy or how information submitted through this website is handled, please contact:
Westwood Counseling, LLC