Privacy Policy

Website is operated by Karina Symchak Babina, MA, LMHC

Therapy with Karina Mental Health Counseling PLLC ("Company", "We", "Us", or "Our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This Policy describes how We collect, use, and share information when you visit our website https://www.therapywithkarina.com ("Website"), and your rights related to that data.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with Our policies, please do not use our Website.

We may collect both Personal Data and non-identifying Usage Data. This includes, but is not limited to:

• IP address
• Device type and browser version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral source and site interactions

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected:

• On this Website.
• In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and this Website.
• Through any other services or tools we may provide via this Website.

This Policy does not apply to:

• Information collected offline or through any other means.
• Information collected by third parties, including affiliates, that may link to or be accessible from the Website.

Therapy with Karina Mental Health Counseling PLLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) may use the personal information you provide for a range of business and therapeutic purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain services – including to monitor, analyze, and improve how our services are delivered to you.
• To manage your account or communication preferences – including secure correspondence related to scheduling, inquiries, or therapeutic services you have requested.
• To fulfill a contract or service agreement – such as providing psychotherapy or mental health services you have consented to, in accordance with our informed consent and practice policies.
• To contact you – via email or other communication platforms for necessary updates, appointment reminders, policy changes, or responses to inquiries.
• To provide you with relevant updates or offerings – related to our services, unless you opt out of such communication.
• To manage your requests – and provide appropriate responses or documentation (e.g., superbills, referrals).
• For compliance and business continuity – including internal recordkeeping, insurance verification (when applicable), or as required by professional licensing boards and legal regulations.
• For other administrative or analytic purposes – such as evaluating how clients interact with the website or services to enhance user experience, improve quality, and maintain operational security.

We may also share your personal information under limited and lawful circumstances, such as:

• With third-party service providers – like HIPAA-compliant practice management systems, billing processors, or IT security services that support our practice operations.
• In business transitions – such as in the unlikely event of practice closure or transition of records to another licensed provider, consistent with ethical and legal obligations.
• With legal authorities or regulatory bodies – when required by law, subpoena, or to respond to legal processes.
• With your express consent – in any instance where disclosure is not otherwise covered by law or clinical necessity, we will obtain your explicit written permission.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your privacy and confidentiality are protected in accordance with HIPAA and the ethical standards of mental health professionals in New York State.

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience. You may refuse browser cookies via settings, but this may impact functionality.

Types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: for authentication and session management.
• Functional Cookies: to remember your preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: to help analyze Website traffic.

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe We might have information from or about a child under 13, please contact us immediately at: info@therapywithkarina.com, and we will delete that information.

We use reasonable measures to protect Your Personal Data. However, no transmission method over the Internet or storage system is 100% secure.

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or to meet legal, regulatory, or ethical obligations.

You may:

• Request access to or correction of your personal data.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.

Please email us at info@therapywithkarina.com to exercise these rights.

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, terms, or privacy policies of any linked site.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Website after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Therapy with Karina Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Email: info@therapywithkarina.com