Privacy Policy & Disclaimer

Important Disclaimer

The contents of this site are for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing found on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric, or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental disorder.

Certain links on this site connect to other websites maintained by third parties over whom A Brighter Path Counseling Services has no control. A Brighter Path Counseling Services makes no representations as to the accuracy or any other aspect of information contained in other websites. The inclusion of these links does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of the views expressed within them.

If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

Do not call, email, or use the Contact page to communicate with A Brighter Path Counseling Services in the event of a crisis. We do not monitor this site daily. By posting, commenting, or submitting a contact form, you are not entering into any type of treatment relationship with A Brighter Path Counseling Services.

By browsing this website, you agree to this disclaimer and the terms and conditions of use. If you do not agree, please cease your use of this website.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit this website, we may collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide — such as your name, email address, and phone number — when you submit a contact or consultation request form. We do not collect sensitive clinical or health information through this website.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information you submit through this website is used solely to respond to your inquiry or schedule a consultation. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies & Analytics

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which may use cookies and collect anonymized analytics data (such as page views and browser type) to help us understand how visitors use the site. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You may adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time.

4. HIPAA Notice

This website is not a HIPAA-covered platform. Please do not share protected health information (PHI) through the contact form or any other feature of this website. All clinical records and communications within an established therapeutic relationship are handled through HIPAA-compliant systems and governed by a separate Notice of Privacy Practices provided at intake.

5. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. A Brighter Path Counseling Services is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to avoid sharing sensitive personal information through web forms.

7. Contact & Questions

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at sopheia@abrighterpathcs.com. This policy may be updated periodically; the date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

A Brighter Path Counseling Services is a private counseling practice licensed in the state of Louisiana. This website does not establish a therapeutic relationship between the visitor and any clinician associated with this practice.