Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: November 1, 2025

This notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Receive a copy of your records.

  • Request corrections to your records.

  • Request confidential communication.

  • Ask for limits on the information we share.

  • Receive a list of disclosures we have made.

  • Choose someone to act for you.

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

Your Choices

You may tell us your preferences for how we share information in certain situations, such as:

  • Sharing with family or friends involved in your care.

  • Including your information in disaster relief.

  • Using your information for appointment reminders.

We will never share your information for marketing, sales, or most fundraising purposes without your written permission.

Our Uses and Disclosures

We typically use or share your health information to:

  • Treat you (coordinate care with other providers at your request).

  • Bill for your services.

  • Run our practice and improve care.

We may also share information when required by law, for public health or safety issues, or when requested by oversight agencies, courts, or law enforcement.

Our Responsibilities

  • We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your health information.

  • We will let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise your information.

  • We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice.

  • We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you tell us in writing we may do so.

Complaints

If you believe your rights have been violated, you may file a complaint by contacting:
Woods Psychotherapy, PLLC
Vienna, Virginia
hello@woodspsychotherapy.com

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Contact

If you have questions about this notice, contact:
Woods Psychotherapy, PLLC
hello@woodspsychotherapy.com