NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Creative Renewal Counseling & Art Therapy
A service of Creative Renewal, LLC
Anderson, South Carolina
This Notice went into effect on 05/10/2025
Revised and effective as of 01/10/2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW HEALTH INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
I. MY PLEDGE REGARDING HEALTH INFORMATION
I understand that health information about you and your health care is personal. I am committed to protecting health information about you. I create a record of the care and services you receive from me. I need this record to provide you with quality care and to comply with certain legal requirements.
This Notice applies to all records of your care generated by Creative Renewal, LLC, doing business as Creative Renewal Counseling & Art Therapy.
This Notice describes the ways in which I may use and disclose health information about you. It also describes your rights regarding the health information I maintain about you and certain obligations I have regarding the use and disclosure of your health information.
I am required by law to:
Ensure that protected health information (“PHI”) that identifies you is kept private
Provide you with this Notice of my legal duties and privacy practices
Follow the terms of the Notice currently in effect
I reserve the right to change the terms of this Notice. Any changes will apply to all PHI I maintain. The revised Notice will be available upon request, in my office, and on my website.
II. HOW I MAY USE AND DISCLOSE HEALTH INFORMATION ABOUT YOU
The following categories describe different ways that I may use and disclose health information. Not every use or disclosure within a category will be listed; however, all permitted uses and disclosures will fall within one of these categories.
Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations
Federal privacy regulations allow health care providers who have a direct treatment relationship with a client to use or disclose PHI without written authorization for treatment, payment, and health care operations.
For example, I may consult with another licensed health care provider regarding your care, or disclose PHI as necessary to bill insurance or receive payment. Disclosures for treatment purposes are not limited to the minimum necessary standard, as providers may need full access to information to provide quality care.
Lawsuits and Disputes
If you are involved in a legal proceeding, I may disclose PHI in response to a court or administrative order. I may also respond to a subpoena or lawful request, provided reasonable efforts have been made to notify you or obtain protective measures.
III. CERTAIN USES AND DISCLOSURES REQUIRE YOUR AUTHORIZATION
Psychotherapy Notes
I maintain psychotherapy notes as defined under 45 CFR §164.501. Psychotherapy notes are afforded special protection and will not be used or disclosed without your written authorization except as permitted by law, including:
For my use in providing treatment to you
For training or supervision of mental health practitioners
To defend myself in legal proceedings initiated by you
For health oversight activities by the Secretary of Health and Human Services
As otherwise required by law
Marketing Purposes
I will not use or disclose your PHI for marketing purposes without your written authorization.
Sale of PHI
I will not sell your PHI.
IV. CERTAIN USES AND DISCLOSURES DO NOT REQUIRE YOUR AUTHORIZATION
Subject to applicable legal requirements, I may use or disclose your PHI without authorization for the following purposes:
When required by state or federal law
For public health and safety activities, including reporting abuse or neglect
For health oversight activities such as audits or investigations
For judicial or administrative proceedings
For law enforcement purposes as required by law
To coroners or medical examiners
For research purposes, when permitted by law
For specialized government functions
For workers’ compensation purposes
Appointment reminders and health-related services, including contacting you about appointments, treatment alternatives, or services I offer
V. USES AND DISCLOSURES WHERE YOU MAY OBJECT
I may disclose PHI to family members, friends, or others involved in your care or payment for care unless you object. In emergency situations, consent may be obtained retroactively.
VI. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR PHI
You have the following rights:
Right to request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
Right to restrict disclosures to health plans for services paid out-of-pocket in full
Right to request confidential communications
Right to inspect and receive copies of your PHI, excluding psychotherapy notes
Right to request an accounting of disclosures
Right to request corrections or amendments
Right to receive a paper or electronic copy of this Notice
Requests must be made in writing. I may deny certain requests as permitted by law and will provide a written explanation if applicable.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Notice of Privacy Practices, please contact:
Lauren Chapman, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Creative Renewal Counseling & Art Therapy
A service of Creative Renewal, LLC
lauren@creativerenewaltherapy.com
(864) 559-8327
215 Society St
Anderson, SC 29621