Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Privacy and Information Collection

This website is operated by Stephanie Mier, LCSW. Your privacy is important to me. This policy explains how information submitted through this website may be collected and used.

Information You Provide

If you use the contact form, you may voluntarily provide information such as your name, email address, and other information included in your message. Please do not submit sensitive or confidential health information through the website contact form.

How Information Is Used

Information submitted through the contact form is used to respond to inquiries, provide information about services, and assist with scheduling or determining appropriate next steps.

Third-Party Services

This website may provide links to third-party platforms, including Psychology Today, Headway, and Grow Therapy. When you leave this website and use another platform, that platform's own privacy practices and policies apply.

Website Services

This website is hosted through Squarespace and may use cookies, analytics, or similar technologies to support website functionality and understand website usage.

Therapy and Confidentiality

Submitting a contact form or contacting me through this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Information submitted through the website should not be considered a substitute for confidential communication through an established clinical platform.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to therapy@smierlcsw.com