Privacy Policy | Sunrise Counseling Services

Last Updated: September 2025

Commitment to Privacy

Sunrise Counseling Services values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share. This policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you interact with this website.

Information Collected

When you visit this site, the following information may be collected:

Personal information you choose to provide, such as your name, phone number, or email address if you contact me.
Website data, such as anonymous visitor statistics through cookies or analytics tools.
This website itself does not store therapy records or clinical notes.

How Information Is Used

Personal information shared through email is used only to respond to inquiries or requests. Website analytics are used solely to improve site design and content. Information is never sold or shared with marketers.

Email and Communication

Email is not a secure form of communication and should not be used to share sensitive health details. For confidential communication, scheduling, intake forms, billing, or telehealth, please use the secure SimplePractice Client Portal.

HIPAA Notice

Sunrise Counseling Services is a Covered Entity under HIPAA. Protected Health Information (PHI) is only collected, stored, and transmitted through HIPAA-compliant systems such as SimplePractice and Google Workspace (configured for HIPAA). This website itself is informational and should not be used to send PHI.

Licensing and Scope of Services

Services are provided by Samantha Anderson, MA, EdS, LPC, licensed in Missouri, Kansas, and Texas. Counseling is available only to residents of these states, in accordance with licensing laws.

Accessibility

This website is intended to be accessible to all visitors. Efforts are ongoing to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. If you encounter difficulty using the site, please contact me so I can assist you:

Phone: 1 (816) 805-2638
Email: samantha@sunrisecounselingkc.com
Client Portal: https://samantha-anderson.clientsecure.me/

Feedback is welcome and will be used to make improvements.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (for example, under California’s CCPA or Virginia’s CDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data collected, or to request details about how data is used. To make such a request, please contact me directly.

Third-Party Links

This website may link to third-party sites such as Psychology Today or SimplePractice. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Crisis and Emergency Disclaimer

This website and email are not monitored for emergencies. If you are experiencing a crisis, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. The information on this website is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or medical care.

Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. The most current version will always be posted here.