In View Counseling | inviewcounseling.com | Fairfax, VA

Effective Date: July 2026 | Last Updated: July 20261.

Your privacy is important to us. As a mental health practice, we understand that privacy is not just a legal obligation, it is the foundation of the trust you place in us. Please read this policy to understand how we handle information collected through our website

1. Who We Are

In View Counseling is a licensed mental health practice located at 3900 University Drive, Fairfax, VA. We provide therapy services to individuals, children, teens, and families throughout Northern Virginia. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website at inviewcounseling.com.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect two types of information through our website:

Automatically collected information (via cookies and analytics):

Pages visited and time spent on each page
General geographic location (city/region level only)
Browser type and device informationHow you found our website (search engine, referral, etc.)

Information you voluntarily provide (via contact forms):

Your name
Your email address
Your phone number
Any message you choose to include

Important: Please do not include sensitive clinical information, diagnoses, symptoms, or details about your mental health history in our contact form. Our contact form is not a HIPAA-secured channel and should only be used for general inquiries and appointment requests.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected through our website solely for the following purposes:To respond to your inquiry or appointment requestTo improve the content and user experience of our websiteTo understand how visitors find and interact with our siteWe do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. How We Store and Protect Your Information

Contact form submissions are stored securely through Wix, our website platform. Wix maintains industry-standard security measures to protect stored data. We retain contact form information only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.Analytics data is collected through Wix Analytics and is aggregated and anonymized — it cannot be used to identify you personally.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to analyze site traffic and improve your browsing experience. Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information on their own.By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.

6. Do We Share Your Information?

No. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and improve our website experience.We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:As required by law or legal processTo protect the safety of our clients, staff, or the publicWith our website platform (Wix) solely for the purpose of operating our site

7. HIPAA Notice

This website and its contact forms are not HIPAA-secured. Once you become a client of In View Counseling, all clinical communication and records are handled through our HIPAA-compliant systems and are fully protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).If you have questions about the privacy of your clinical records as a current client, please contact us directly by phone.

8. Your Rights (Virginia CDPA)Under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA), Virginia residents have the right to:Know what personal data we collect about themRequest deletion of their personal dataOpt out of the sale of their personal data (we do not sell data)Correct inaccurate personal data we holdTo exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted information through our contact form, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as Psychology Today, Therapy Den, or other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

In View Counseling

3900 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

inviewcounseling.com

This Privacy Policy was prepared for In View Counseling and is intended for general informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. For questions specific to your legal obligations, please consult a licensed attorney.