Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 1, 2024

Practice Name: Zoe Cohen LCSW

Owner: Zoe Cohen LCSW

At Zoe Cohen, LCSW practice, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal information (name, date of birth, address, phone number, email)

Health and medical information necessary for providing therapy services

Payment and billing information

Information you provide through forms, emails, phone calls, or during sessions

2. How We Use Your Information

Provide you with therapy and counseling services

Communicate with you regarding appointments, billing, and treatment

Comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These measures include secure record-keeping practices, password-protected systems, and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

- As required by law (e.g., court orders, legal investigations)

- If there is a risk of harm to yourself or others

- With your written consent for referrals or coordination of care

5. Your Rights

Access and request a copy of your records

Request corrections to your records

Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures

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

6. Cookies and Website Privacy (if applicable)

If you use our website, please note that basic technical information (like cookies or IP addresses) may be collected to improve your browsing experience. We do not use this information for marketing or tracking purposes.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and/or made available in our office.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:


Privacy Policy and HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Privacy Policy

Zoe Cohen, LCSW is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our services.

Information We Collect


We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact or demographic details.

How We Use Your Information


We use the information we collect to communicate with you, provide therapy services, respond to inquiries, and comply with legal and ethical obligations.

Children's Privacy


We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe that we have collected information from a child without proper consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices


Effective Date: April 1, 2024

Practice Name: Zoe Cohen LCSW

Owner: Zoe Cohen LCSW

This Notice describes how your health information may be used and disclosed and how you can access your information. Please review it carefully.

1. Your Protected Health Information (PHI)


"Protected Health Information" (PHI) refers to information that can identify you and relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health and related health care services.

2. How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI


We may use or disclose your PHI for the following reasons:
- Treatment: To provide and coordinate your care.
- Payment: To obtain payment for your services (e.g., submitting information to insurance companies).
- Health Care Operations: For activities necessary to run our practice (e.g., quality assessment, audits).
- When Required by Law: To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
- To Prevent Serious Harm: If we believe you pose a threat to yourself or others.
- With Your Authorization: Any other uses or disclosures will only happen with your written permission.

3. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI


You have the right to:
- Inspect and request a copy of your health information.
- Request corrections to your health records.
- Request confidential communications (e.g., only contact you at a specific phone number).
- Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures.
- Obtain a list ("accounting") of disclosures.
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

You can make these requests in writing by contacting Zoe Cohen at Zoe Cohen @LCSW.

4. Our Duties


We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy of your PHI.
- Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
- Notify you if there is a breach of your unsecured PHI.
- Abide by the terms of this Notice.

5. Changes to This Notice


We reserve the right to change this Notice and make the revised Notice effective for all PHI we maintain. Updated Notices will be posted in our office and available upon request.

6. Complaints


If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
- Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  Website: www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/

You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact: