HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Last updated: November 2025

Your privacy is important to Abi Tesfaye Counseling Services, PLLC. This Notice of Privacy Practices explains how your Protected Health Information (PHI) may be used, disclosed, and safeguarded in compliance with HIPAA and applicable law.

1. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request to see or get a copy of your records

• Request corrections to your records

• Request confidential communication (e.g., phone vs. email)

• Ask for limits on what information is shared

• Receive a list of disclosures

• Get a paper or digital copy of this notice

2. My Responsibilities

I am required to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI

• Notify you if a breach occurs

• Provide you with a copy of this Notice

• Follow the duties and privacy practices described here

3. How Your Information Is Used and Shared

I may use or disclose your PHI for:

Treatment: Coordination of your care.
Payment: Billing and insurance (if relevant).
Healthcare Operations: Quality improvement, compliance, scheduling, and administration.

Other disclosures may occur when required by law—for example, in emergencies, court orders, or to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.

4. Uses and Disclosures That Require Your Authorization

I will not disclose your PHI for marketing, fundraising, or the sale of information.
Any non-routine sharing requires your written permission, and you may revoke that permission at any time.

5. Electronic Health Records

I securely store your PHI in SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant EHR platform that protects client data using encryption, access controls, and secure cloud architecture.

6. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Notice, your rights, or my privacy practices, contact:

Abi Tesfaye Counseling Services, PLLC
Phone: 512-900-1068
Email: abi@abitesfayecounseling.com

You can also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.