Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 24, 2026
Lanie Mathis Counseling, LLC (“Lanie Mathis Counseling,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through this website, how it may be used, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Information We May Collect
When you visit or interact with this website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
Information submitted through contact or inquiry forms
Information you provide when requesting information about therapy, supervision, or other services

We may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your browser type, device type, IP address, referring website, and information about how visitors interact with the website. This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:

Respond to questions or requests for information
Respond to inquiries about therapy or other services
Schedule or facilitate consultations or appointments
Operate and improve the website
Understand how visitors use the website
Maintain the security and functionality of the website
Comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements

We do not sell your personal information.

Contact Forms and Sensitive Information
Please use caution when submitting information through website contact forms. Website forms and standard email may not always be appropriate for communicating highly sensitive or confidential health information.
Please provide only the information necessary for us to respond to your inquiry.
Submitting a contact form, sending an email, or otherwise contacting Lanie Mathis Counseling through this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
A therapist-client relationship is established only after appropriate intake procedures have been completed and services have formally begun.

HIPAA and Health Information
Once you become a client, certain health information may be protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and other applicable privacy laws.
The privacy and confidentiality of protected health information associated with your clinical care will be addressed separately through applicable practice policies and the Notice of Privacy Practices provided to clients.
This website Privacy Policy is not intended to replace the practice's HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

Email and Electronic Communication
If you contact us through email, text message, or a website form, you acknowledge that electronic communications may have privacy and security limitations.
Please do not use email, text messages, or website forms for emergencies or urgent mental health concerns.

Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website traffic, and evaluate how visitors interact with the site.
Third-party website, hosting, scheduling, or analytics providers may collect certain information according to their own privacy policies.
You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.

Third-Party Services and Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including scheduling platforms, client portals, professional directories, or social media platforms.

Lanie Mathis Counseling is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you choose to use.

Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
For sensitive clinical communications, established clients should use the communication methods or secure client portal designated by the practice whenever appropriate.

Children's Privacy
This website is intended primarily for adults seeking information about counseling and related services. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this website without appropriate authorization from a parent or legal guardian.

Your Choices
You may contact us to ask questions about information you have submitted through this website or to request that we update or delete information when appropriate and legally permitted.

Certain information may need to be retained when required by law, professional regulations, insurance requirements, or clinical record-retention obligations.

Emergencies
This website, its contact forms, email, and other electronic communication methods are not monitored for emergencies.
If you are experiencing an emergency or believe you or another person is in immediate danger, contact emergency services or seek assistance from an appropriate local emergency resource.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, or legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was most recently updated.

Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of Lanie Mathis Counseling, LLC, please contact:
Lanie Mathis Counseling, LLC
Athens, Georgia
Phone: 706-225-9771
Website: www.laniemathiscounseling.com