Privacy policy.

Effective Date: June 17, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you interact with this website.

Melissa Cetlin (AMFT #150936 / APCC), the therapist associated with this site, is a registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor practicing under the supervision of Jesse Whittle-Utter, LMFT, at Laura Rose Therapy, a group practice based in California.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit this site, we may collect:

  • Personal information you voluntarily provide (such as your name, email address, or phone number) through contact forms or email.

  • Technical data like your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, which helps us understand website traffic and performance.

  • Cookies, which may be used to enhance your experience (you can control cookie settings through your browser).

2. How Your Information Is Used

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or schedule an initial consultation.

  • Improve this site’s functionality and user experience.

  • Comply with legal and ethical obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Confidentiality and HIPAA Compliance

Please note: Submitting information through this website or by email does not establish a therapeutic relationship. For your privacy, please avoid sharing sensitive or personal health information online.

If you become a client, your health information will be protected in accordance with California law and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). As an associate therapist, Melissa Cetlin provides therapy under supervision at Laura Rose Therapy, which ensures compliance with all applicable confidentiality and privacy standards.

4. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party platforms (e.g., scheduling tools, analytics) that collect anonymized data. These tools are selected with privacy and security in mind.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data you've provided.

  • Ask for corrections or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent for communications at any time.

To request changes or for more information, please contact: melissa@innertrusttherapy.com

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted here with the revised effective date.

8. Contact

For questions or concerns about this policy, please reach out:

Melissa Cetlin, AMFT / APCC
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #150936
Supervised by Jesse Whittle-Utter, LMFT
Providing therapy through Laura Rose Therapy
📧 melissa@innertrusttherapy.com