Privacy Policy

Who We Are

BrainSpace Anxiety & OCD Therapy (“we,” “our,” or “the practice”) is a private behavioral health practice located in Ohio, providing in-person and telehealth therapy services.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit a prescreen (referenced on the website as “New client form” or intake form through our SimplePractice client portal)

  • Request an appointment or contact us

  • Participate in telehealth services

  • Communicate with us by phone, email or portal messaging

  • Visit our website

Examples of information may include:

  • Name, contact information, and demographic details

  • Information you voluntarily share about therapy needs or concerns

  • Appointment and service-related information

Clinical and intake information collected through SimplePractice (when you complete “New Client Form”) is protected under HIPAA. General website browsing activity is not considered medical information.

How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments

  • Provide in-person and telehealth clinical services

  • Communicate with you regarding care and administration

  • Maintain records as required by law

  • Operate and improve our services

Submitting information on our website does not create a therapist-client relationship and does not constitute therapy or medical advice.

HIPAA & SimplePractice (Client Portal and Telehealth)

We use SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant platform, for:

  • Prescreen (referenced on the website as “New Client Form”) and intake forms

  • Secure messaging and scheduling

  • Electronic health records

  • Telehealth video sessions

SimplePractice maintains a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with our practice and protects information in accordance with HIPAA.

Clients are encouraged to:

  • Participate in telehealth sessions from a private location

  • Use secure internet connections

Website Forms, Email and Security Notice

Our public website (hosted on Squarespace) is not a HIPAA-compliant platform. Please do not submit sensitive or personal health information

  • through general website contact fields.

  • through unencrypted email.

  • to info@brainspaceanxietyocd.com (which is not a HIPAA-compliant platform and SHOULD BE used for general inquiries only).

Confidential or clinical information should be shared only through the SimplePractice client portal. While we take reasonable security measures, no system can guarantee 100% security.

Third-Party Services

We use the following service providers to support practice operations:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • SimplePractice (client portal, TELEHEALTH, ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS)

These third-party services access information only as needed to perform services on our behalf. We do not sell, rent or trade personal information.

Cookies & Tracking

We do not intentionally use tracking technologies for marketing or advertising purposes.

If Squarespace automatically uses basic functional cookies necessary for site operation, these do not store clinical or sensitive information.

Data Retention

  • Clinical records are retained in accordance with Ohio recordkeeping laws and professional standards.

  • Website inquiry information (submitted to info@brainspaceanxietyocd.com) is retained only as long as necessary for administrative purposes.

Your Rights & Choices

You may request to:

  • Update or correct your contact information

  • Limit or discontinue non-clinical communications

Requests related to clinical records are handled through the SimplePractice client portal and applicable state and federal laws.

Children & Minors

Our website is not intended for children under 14, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parent or guardian involvement.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. The “Effective Date” below reflects the most recent version.

Questions About This policy

If you have questions about this policy, you may contact us at:
Email: Tia@brainspaceanxietyocd.com
Phone: (614) 285-4091

Effective Date: January 20, 2026