HIPAA-STYLE CONFIDENTIALITY & PRIVACY DISCLAIMER

MAP Integrative Therapies values confidentiality, respect, and trust. This statement explains how privacy and confidentiality are handled within the scope of our services and how this differs from HIPAA-regulated healthcare.

Not a HIPAA-Covered Entity

MAP Integrative Therapies is not a HIPAA-covered entity and does not provide licensed medical, psychological, or mental health treatment.

As such:

We are not subject to HIPAA regulations
Services do not constitute psychotherapy, counseling, or medical care
Participation does not establish a therapist–client or patient–provider relationship

All services are offered within an educational, integrative, and supportive framework.

Commitment to Confidentiality

Although not governed by HIPAA, MAP Integrative Therapies is deeply committed to ethical confidentiality practices.

We make every reasonable effort to:

keep personal information private
treat shared information with respect and care
limit access to information to what is necessary for service delivery

Information shared during individual sessions, group programs, workshops, or written communication is treated as confidential within the scope of the program.

Limits of Confidentiality

Confidentiality may be limited or breached only in the following circumstances:

if required by law or court order
if there is concern of imminent harm to yourself or others
if disclosure is necessary to comply with legal or safety obligations

In group programs, confidentiality is encouraged but cannot be guaranteed, as other participants are present. Participants are asked to respect the privacy of others.

Electronic Communication & Virtual Sessions

By participating in virtual sessions, email communication, or online programs, you acknowledge that:

electronic communication carries inherent privacy risks
reasonable precautions are taken to protect confidentiality
absolute security of digital communication cannot be guaranteed

Participants are encouraged to choose private, secure environments when engaging in sessions.

Personal Responsibility

Participants are responsible for:

deciding what and how much to share
seeking licensed medical or mental health care when needed
using MAP services as a complement, not a replacement, for clinical care

A Note on Safety & Scope

MAP Integrative Therapies does not diagnose, treat, or cure mental or physical health conditions.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or require immediate support, please contact a licensed professional, emergency services, or local crisis resources.

Contact

If you have questions about confidentiality or privacy practices, please contact:

MAP Integrative Therapies
Email: MindfulArtPractices@gmail.com
Website: mapintegrativetherapies.com