Telehealth Policy

Emily Murphy, LCSW, PLLC provides therapy services through secure telehealth platforms to clients located within the State of Colorado.

Telehealth allows therapy sessions to take place through secure video technology rather than in-person meetings.

Benefits of Telehealth

Telehealth can make therapy more accessible and convenient by allowing clients to attend sessions from their own environment.

Potential Risks

While telehealth is generally secure and effective, potential risks include:

Technology disruptions
Internet connectivity issues
Limitations of video communication compared to in-person interaction

Clients are responsible for ensuring they have a private location and reliable internet connection during sessions.

Location Requirement

Clients must be physically located within the State of Colorado during telehealth sessions due to professional licensing regulations.

Emergencies

Telehealth services are not appropriate for emergency or crisis situations.

If you are experiencing a crisis, please call 911 or 988 for immediate assistance.

Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA Notice Summary)

Notice of Privacy Practices

Emily Murphy, LCSW, PLLC is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information.

This notice describes how your health information may be used and disclosed once you become a client.

Your Protected Health Information

Once therapy services begin, certain information related to your care may be collected and maintained as part of your clinical record.

This information is known as Protected Health Information (PHI).

How Your Information May Be Used

Your information may be used to:

Provide therapy services
Coordinate care when appropriate
Maintain clinical records

Information may also be disclosed if required by law, such as:

Risk of harm to yourself or others
Suspected abuse or neglect
Court orders or legal requirements

Your Rights

Clients have the right to:

Request access to their records
Request corrections to their information
Request restrictions on certain disclosures
Receive confidential communication

A full Notice of Privacy Practices will be provided during the intake process when therapy services begin.

Contact Information

Emily Murphy, LCSW, PLLC
720-580-1016
emily@emilymurphylcsw.com
emilymurphylcsw.com