Privacy Policy

Last updated October 1, 2025

CLIENT NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

This notice explains how your health information might be used and shared, as well as how you can access it. Please read it thoroughly. Safeguarding our clients’ privacy has always been a priority for our practice. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a federal and state law effective since April 14, 2003, mandates that we inform you about our policies. At Kuhl Mental Health LLC, we take great care to ensure your health information remains secure and confidential. This law mandates that we protect your privacy, provide you with this notice, and adhere to the terms outlined within it. It also allows us to use or share your health information with individuals involved in your care, such as a specialist physician reviewing your file as part of your treatment plan.

We may use or disclose your health information to process payment for the services you receive. For example, we might share your health information with our billing department or a third-party billing service to ensure accurate invoicing and payment collection. As part of our routine healthcare operations, our staff will enter your health information into our secure electronic health records system. We may also share your medical information with our authorized business associates, such as billing representatives or service providers, who assist us in managing your care and payments.

We may use your contact information to communicate with you about our services or business updates. Additionally, we may call you to remind you about upcoming appointments. If you are unavailable when we call, we may leave appointment reminders or other related information on your voicemail unless you have specifically instructed us not to.

In the event of an emergency, we may disclose your health information to a family member or another individual responsible for your care to ensure you receive appropriate assistance.

Finally, we may release some or all of your health information when required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or as mandated by public health regulations.

You have the right to be informed of any uses or disclosures we make of your health information beyond the normal uses. To maintain communication, we will contact you using your preferred mailing address or phone number on file. You also have the right to request that copies of your health information be transferred to another healthcare provider or practice of your choice.

You are entitled to access and obtain a copy of your complete health records, including medical history, test results, and treatment notes. Additionally, you may request corrections or amendments to your health information if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete. To do so, please submit your amendment request in writing, clearly specifying the changes you wish to make along with any supporting documentation. We reserve the right to make the changes or not, however, we will accommodate your request by including your statement in your file. If we agree to an amendment or change, we will not remove or alter earlier documents but will add new information.

You are entitled to receive a copy of this notice for your records. Should any part of this notice be revised or updated in the future, you will be informed of those changes in writing.

CLIENT NOTICE FOR FILING A COMPLAINT

Services provided by Kuhl Mental Health LLC are voluntary. If at any time you feel dissatisfied or uncomfortable with your care, you are encouraged to contact Marissa Kuhl, LCSW, to discuss your concerns. Open communication is valued to ensure your needs are met and your care remains supportive and effective.

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated or if you require further assistance regarding your personal health information, we encourage you to first contact:

Kuhl Mental Health LLC
Attn: Marissa Kuhl, LCSW, Owner/Clinician
Email: marissa@kuhlmentalhealth.com

Phone: 480-535-7722

Additionally, you have the right to file a formal complaint with:

STATE OF ARIZONA BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXAMINERS

1740 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 3600

PHOENIX, AZ 85007

PHONE: 602.542.1882