Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 9, 2026
Whitley Therapy (“Whitley Therapy,” “I,” “me,” or “my”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when visiting whitleytherapy.com (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through the Website, how that information may be used, and the choices you have regarding your information.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Website and does not replace Whitley Therapy’s Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes how protected health information is handled in connection with therapy services.
1. Information You Provide
You may choose to provide information when you:
Submit a contact or consultation request
Send an email
Request information about therapy services
Sign up for communications, if offered
Otherwise communicate with Whitley Therapy through the Website
Depending on how you interact with the Website, this information may include your name, email address, phone number, and information you choose to include in your message.
Please do not submit detailed medical, mental health, or other sensitive personal information through a general website contact form.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically by the website platform or other technology used to operate the Website. This may include information such as:
IP address
Browser and device type
Pages visited
Date and time of your visit
Referring website
General information about how you interact with the Website
This information may be used to maintain, operate, secure, and improve the Website and to understand general website usage.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, understand website traffic, or improve your experience.
Cookies are small files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website. Depending on your browser and the technologies used by the Website, you may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
4. How Your Information Is Used
Information submitted through the Website may be used to:
Respond to your questions or requests
Respond to consultation inquiries
Provide information about therapy services
Communicate with you regarding your inquiry
Maintain and improve the Website
Protect the security and functionality of the Website
Comply with applicable legal obligations
Whitley Therapy does not sell your personal information.
5. Therapy and Protected Health Information
If you become a client of Whitley Therapy, information collected and maintained as part of your therapy services may be protected health information (“PHI”) and may be subject to HIPAA and other applicable privacy laws.
The use and disclosure of PHI is governed by Whitley Therapy’s Notice of Privacy Practices, not solely by this Website Privacy Policy.
Please do not assume that submitting information through a general website contact form is the same as communicating through a secure client portal or other secure clinical communication method.
6. Third-Party Services
The Website may use third-party services to support website functionality, scheduling, forms, analytics, hosting, or other services.
These third parties may have access to certain information as necessary to provide their services. Their handling of information may also be governed by their own privacy policies and terms.
Whitley Therapy does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
7. Links to Other Websites
The Website may contain links to other websites, including professional resources, social media platforms, or other third-party websites.
Whitley Therapy is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those websites. Once you leave the Website, you should review the privacy policy of the website you visit.
8. Information Security
Whitley Therapy takes reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the Website. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
For your protection, please avoid submitting sensitive or confidential information through general website forms or unsecured email.
9. Children's Privacy
Whitley Therapy provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. This Website is intended for parents, guardians, adolescents, and adults seeking information about therapy services.
The Website is not specifically directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website without appropriate consent.
If you are seeking services for a child or adolescent, please do not submit sensitive mental health or medical information through a general website contact form. A parent or legal guardian may initiate contact on behalf of a minor when appropriate.
Information submitted through the Website is not a substitute for completing the appropriate intake and consent process required for therapy services. Additional privacy protections and consent requirements may apply when a minor becomes a client of Whitley Therapy.
10. Your Choices
You may choose not to provide personal information through the Website. You may also adjust certain browser settings, including cookie settings, depending on the technology used by the Website.
If you have submitted information through the Website and would like to ask about that information, you may contact Whitley Therapy using the contact information below.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Whitley Therapy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the Website, services, technology, or applicable requirements.
When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information submitted through the Website is handled, please contact:
Whitley Therapy
Wynne Whitley, LPC-MHSP
Nashville, Tennessee
Email: wynne@whitleytherapy.com
Phone: 615-348-7189