Your Privacy Matters
Dr. Jim Seghers, PhD | Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Your privacy, confidentiality, and trust are essential to the therapeutic relationship.
As a clinical psychology practice, we recognize the sensitive nature of mental health information and our responsibility to protect it in accordance with applicable federal and California privacy laws.
This page provides an overview of your health-information privacy rights and explains how to access our full Notice of Privacy Practices.
Your Rights as a Patient
Depending on applicable law and the type of information involved, you have rights concerning your protected health information, including the right to:
- Request access to and copies of your health records, subject to applicable exceptions.
- Request corrections to information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your information.
- Request confidential communications through alternative methods or locations.
- Request an accounting of certain disclosures of your information.
- Obtain a paper or electronic copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices.
- File a privacy complaint without fear of retaliation.
How Your Information May Be Used
Protected health information may be used or disclosed as permitted or required by law for purposes including treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
Other uses and disclosures may require your written authorization.
Psychotherapy notes, where maintained and protected by the applicable legal definition, receive additional privacy protections.
Certain disclosures may also be required or permitted by law, including in circumstances involving safety, abuse reporting, or valid legal processes.
Confidentiality in Psychological Services
We understand that discussing personal challenges, relationships, emotional experiences, and mental health concerns requires trust.
We are committed to maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and protecting confidential patient information.
Before treatment begins, patients receive information about confidentiality, professional responsibilities, and the legal limits of privacy.
Your Right to Raise Concerns
If you have questions about how your health information is handled or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact the practice.
You may also submit a complaint to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.
You will not be retaliated against for exercising your privacy rights or filing a complaint.
Full Notice of Privacy Practices
Our complete Notice of Privacy Practices provides additional information concerning permitted uses and disclosures, patient rights, legal obligations, and how to submit privacy requests or complaints.
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Contact Information
Dr. Jim Seghers, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
California License PSY #27484
Newport Beach, California
Phone: (949) 892-7065
Website: drseghers.com
Privacy-related requests should be submitted through the practice’s designated confidential communication channel.