Notice of Privacy Practices and Policies

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Sonia Mijares, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor (Texas) #70171

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Effective Date: April 10, 2026

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Notice of Privacy Practices

Your privacy is important. This Notice explains how your protected health information (PHI) may be used and disclosed and how you can access that information.

*A full Notice of Privacy Practices is provided as part of your intake documentation and is available upon request.

How Your Information May Be Used

Your PHI may be used for:

  • Treatment: Providing psychotherapy services, including EMDR therapy and EMDR Intensives

  • Payment: Billing and collecting payment for services

  • Healthcare Operations: Practice management, quality assurance, and administrative functions

Your information may also be disclosed without your authorization when required by law, including:

  • To prevent serious harm to you or others

  • In cases of suspected abuse or neglect

  • In response to court orders or legal proceedings

  • For health oversight activities

Uses Requiring Your Authorization

Certain uses and disclosures require your written authorization, including:

  • Psychotherapy notes (in most cases)

  • Marketing purposes

  • Any use not otherwise described in this Notice

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your records

  • Request corrections to your records

  • Request restrictions on how your information is used or disclosed

  • Request confidential communication methods

  • Receive an accounting of disclosures

  • Receive a copy of this Notice

EMDR Intensives & Confidentiality

EMDR Intensives involve extended therapy sessions that may include in-depth discussion of personal history and experiences.

All information shared during these sessions is protected under the same confidentiality standards as traditional psychotherapy services.

Telehealth Services

If services are provided via telehealth:

  • Sessions are conducted using secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms

  • You are responsible for ensuring privacy in your environment

Cancellation Policy

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve an EMDR Intensive.

  • 14+ days notice: Deposit may be applied to one rescheduled session

  • Less than 14 days notice: Deposit is forfeited

Remaining balance is due prior to the start of the processing session.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

Sonia Mijares, PLLC
or
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

Changes to This Notice

‍This notice may be updated as needed. Changes will be posted with a revised effective date.

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Contact Information

Sonia Mijares, PLLC
(972) 901-2104
s.mijares@smijarespllc.com
5220 Spring Valley Rd.

Suite 610

Dallas, TX 75254

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