Privacy Policy

Koalani Lahr, LMFT

Within my private practice I am committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit my website or engage in services. By using my website or engaging in my services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Collection of Personal Information

I collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, including:

  • Information you provide directly to me: This includes information you provide when you fill out forms on my website, schedule an appointment, or communicate with me via email, phone, or text message. This information may include your name, contact information, health history, and reasons for seeking therapy.

  • Information collected automatically: When you visit my website, I may collect certain information automatically using cookies and other tracking technologies. This information may include your IP address, browser type, and how you interact with my website.

Use and Disclosure of Health Information

I use and disclose your health information for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable laws. This includes:

1. For your treatment. I can use and disclose your PHI to treat you, which may include disclosing your PHI

to another health care professional. For example, if you are being treated by a physician or a psychiatrist,

I can disclose your PHI to him or her to help coordinate your care.

2. To obtain payment for your treatment. I can use and disclose your PHI to bill and collect payment for

the treatment and services provided by me to you. For example, I may provide your PHI to business

associates, such as billing companies, claims processing companies and others that process my health

care claims.

3. For health care operations. I can use and disclose your PHI for purposes of conducting health care

operations pertaining to my practice, including contacting you when necessary. For example, I may need

to disclose your PHI to my attorney to obtain advice about complying with applicable laws.

Authorization and Consent

Certain uses and disclosures of your health information, especially psychotherapy notes, require your explicit authorization. I will obtain your authorization before using or disclosing your psychotherapy notes for any purposes other than treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. You may revoke this authorization at any time, except to the extent that actions have been taken based on the consent.

Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal health information:

  • Right to request restrictions on use: You have the right to request that I restrict the use of your health information for certain purposes, such as sharing it with third-party marketing companies.

  • Right to access and obtain copies: You have the right to access and obtain copies of your health information.

  • Right to request amendments: You have the right to request that I amend your health information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

  • Right to receive an accounting of disclosures: You have the right to receive an accounting of all disclosures of your health information made over the past six years.

  • Right to request communication of PHI in a specific way or at alternative locations: You have the right to request that I communicate your health information to you in a specific way or at an alternative location.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at the email address or phone number below.

Security Measures

I implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification, including encryption of devices and use of HIPAA compliant web platforms for clinical documentation and telehealth.

Third-Party Links

My website may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. I encourage you to be aware when you leave my site and to read the privacy statements of other websites that collect personally identifiable information.

Legal Requirements

I may disclose your information as required by law, for example, in response to a court order or legal process. I will also comply with law enforcement requests and public health reporting requirements.

Changes to Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. I will notify you of any significant changes and post the updated policy on my website.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns about my privacy practices, please contact me at koalani.lahr.lmft@gmail.com or by phone at 619.859.5551.

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 7, 2026.