This Private Policy outlines the terms and conditions under which Miriam Zabinsky Therapy may communicate with you via SMS (Short Message Service) for conversational purposes. By providing your consent to receive SMS messages from Miriam Zabinsky Therapy, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. General Communication: Text messages can be used for scheduling or rescheduling appointments and brief questions related to ongoing therapy. Please note that text messages are not appropriate for in-depth therapeutic conversations. Text and phone communication are primarily for administrative and logistical purposes, such as scheduling, reminders, and brief clarifications. If you are experiencing significant distress, please schedule a session or reach out to a crisis line or 911 for immediate support. ***You may opt-out of text messages at any time by simply replying “STOP” at any given time.

2. Confidentiality: While I make every effort to maintain confidentiality in all communications, text messages are not always fully secure and may be subject to breaches in privacy. By sending a text, you consent to communicating via this medium understanding that it may not be completely secure.

3. Privacy Considerations: Both phone calls and text messages can carry certain privacy risks. I strongly encourage you to take precautions when sending texts or making phone calls to me, such as using secure or private networks to ensure your confidentiality.

4. Legal and Ethical Limitations: In accordance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), I am required to protect your confidentiality and handle all communications with the utmost care. However, please be aware that text messages and phone calls are not guaranteed to be fully secure, and there is always a minimal risk of unintended access to these messages.