Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: June 2026
Your Privacy Matters
Psychological Services for Families is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your protected health information in accordance with applicable federal and California laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
This page provides general information regarding how your information may be used and disclosed and outlines your rights regarding your health information.
Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information
Your protected health information may be used for purposes including:
- Treatment and coordination of care
- Payment and insurance billing
- Healthcare operations and administrative functions
- Scheduling appointments and communication regarding services
- Legal or safety related obligations when required by law
Information may also be disclosed when:
- Required by court order or law
- Necessary to prevent serious harm to yourself or others
- Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or mandated reporting concerns
- Authorized in writing by you or your legal representative
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to your records
Request corrections to your information
Request restrictions on certain disclosures
Request confidential communications
Receive a copy of this notice
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
Requests regarding records or privacy concerns may be submitted directly to our office.
Electronic Communications
Please do not submit highly sensitive, confidential, or urgent clinical information through this website, standard email, or online contact forms.
Electronic communications may not be fully secure until you become an established client and are provided access to secure communication methods or patient portals.
Therapist Client Relationship
Submission of a contact form, email, voicemail, or other communication through this website does not establish a therapist client relationship or guarantee services.
Services are only established following completion of the intake process, appropriate documentation, and confirmation by Psychological Services for Families.
Telehealth Services
Telehealth services may utilize secure third party technology platforms intended to comply with applicable privacy and security standards.
Clients participating in telehealth services may receive additional consent and privacy related documentation prior to services.
Requests for Records
Requests for records, documentation, or release of information may require written authorization and processing time in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards.
Website, Technology, and Online Information
Our website may collect limited non identifying technical information such as:
browser type
device information
pages visited
website analytics
This information may be used to improve website functionality, security, performance, communication, scheduling, administrative operations, and overall user experience.
Psychological Services for Families may utilize secure technology platforms, automated systems, or AI assisted tools for administrative, documentation, scheduling, communication, or operational support purposes while maintaining applicable privacy and confidentiality standards.
This website may also use cookies or similar technologies through standard website operations.
We do not sell personal health information or confidential client information.
Third Party Services
Our website may contain links to third party services or patient portals. Psychological Services for Families is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or third party providers.
Technology and AI Assisted Tools
Psychological Services for Families may utilize secure technology platforms, automated systems, or AI assisted tools for administrative, documentation, scheduling, communication, or operational support purposes.
Any use of technology is intended to support clinical services, improve efficiency, and enhance client care while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable privacy and security standards.
Protected health information is not intentionally disclosed to unauthorized third party AI systems in a manner inconsistent with applicable privacy laws or professional standards.
Services for Minors
Services involving minors may include parent, guardian, caregiver, school, or collateral involvement as permitted or required by law and clinical necessity.
Communication Response Time
Electronic communications, voicemail messages, and website inquiries are reviewed during regular business hours and may not receive immediate responses.
Changes to This Notice
This Notice of Privacy Practices may be updated periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
Contact Information
Psychological Services for Families
410 N A Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone: (805) 487 2244
Fax: (805) 487 2255
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Questions or Concerns
If you have questions regarding this Notice of Privacy Practices or concerns regarding confidentiality or privacy, please contact our office directly.