Phone
The practice’s phone and fax systems are both hosted through Spruce Health, so all communications, including any voicemails you leave, are secure and HIPAA-compliant. Please note that I don’t use text messaging (SMS) for communication in my practice.
Client Portal
Your personal Portal will be set up and accessible once we have scheduled your first session. It is a secure system, so any personal data referenced in the messages will be kept safe and remain confidential. I will contact you through the Client Portal whenever there is the possibility of your private information being discussed.
Contact Form
You can reach me via the contact form found on this page and throughout this website. Please note that this form is not encrypted, so please do not include any private or confidential health information when sending a message.
Response Time
I may not be able to respond to your emails and calls immediately. You can expect a response within one business day (weekends and holidays excepted). I may be able to reply more quickly than that, but please be aware that this will not always be possible. Also, please be aware that there may be times when I am unable to receive or respond to emails or voicemails, such as when I am out of town.
Emergency Contact
If you are ever experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or your local hospital and then afterwards call me to let me know how you are and if I can help.
For urgent mental health needs that are not life-threatening, you can call Lifeline at 9-8-8 or contact the Crisis Text Line (text “START” to 741741). Both are staffed 24/7 by trained mental health professionals. Please let me know if you do utilize these or other crisis resources, so that I am aware of how you’re doing and have the opportunity to assist as appropriate.
