Tafiyya Counseling
Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective April 2026
This notice describes how your health information may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Your Privacy Matters
At Tafiyya Counseling, your privacy is taken seriously. As a licensed therapist, I am required by law to protect your Protected Health Information, which includes information that identifies you and relates to your mental health care.
How Your Information May Be Used and Disclosed
Your information may be used or shared for the following purposes:
Treatment
To provide, coordinate or manage your care. This may include consultation with other professionals when clinically appropriate.
Payment
If applicable, your information may be used to provide documentation such as superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Healthcare Operations
To support practice operations such as scheduling, quality assurance and recordkeeping.
Situations Where Disclosure May Be Required
Your information may be disclosed without your written authorization in the following situations:
- If there is a risk of serious harm to yourself or others
- Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, dependent adult or elder
- Court orders or legal requirements
- As otherwise required by law
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the right to:
Access Your Records
You may request to inspect or obtain a copy of your health records by submitting a written request. Records will be provided in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
Request Amendments
If you believe information in your record is incorrect or incomplete, you may request a correction in writing.
Request Restrictions
You may request limits on how your information is used or disclosed. While requests will be considered, Tafiyya Counseling is not required to agree to all restrictions.
Request Confidential Communication
You may request that communication be conducted in a specific way, for example by email instead of phone.
Receive an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of certain disclosures of your health information made by Tafiyya Counseling.
File a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint without fear of retaliation. You may contact Tafiyya Counseling directly or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.
How Your Information Is Protected
Tafiyya Counseling uses secure systems and reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of electronic communication is completely secure, and you are encouraged to use discretion when communicating outside of secure platforms.
Contact Information
Shalonda Ibrahim-Abubakar, LCSW
Tafiyya Counseling
info@tafiyya.com
(949) 274-4795
Tafiyya Counseling is committed to protecting your privacy while providing thoughtful, ethical and high-quality care.