HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: 02/16/2026
Cerebral Thinking Therapeutic Services (CTTS) complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia to protect the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI).
How Your Information May Be Used
Your health information may be used or disclosed for:
- Treatment – Providing, coordinating, or managing your care
- Payment – Billing and collecting payment for services
- Healthcare Operations – Administrative, supervision, licensing, and quality assurance purposes
Disclosures Required by Law
Information may be disclosed without your written authorization when required by federal or Virginia law, including:
- Suspected child abuse or neglect (Virginia Code §63.2-1509)
- Abuse of elders or incapacitated adults (Virginia Code §63.2-1606)
- If there is a serious and imminent threat to your safety or the safety of others
- Court orders, subpoenas, or other lawful processes
- Public health reporting requirements
Disclosures are limited to what is legally necessary.
Your Rights
Under HIPAA and Virginia law, you have the right to:
- Access and request copies of your records
- Request amendments to your records
- Request restrictions on certain disclosures
- Request confidential communications
- Receive a full Notice of Privacy Practices
- File a complaint with CTTS or the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
A full Notice of Privacy Practices will be provided at the start of services.
Questions or Complaints
If you have questions or wish to file a privacy complaint, contact:
Cerebral Thinking Therapeutic Services (CTTS)
757-697-2887
ctts@cerebralthinkingts.com
You may also file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.
Website Disclaimer
Effective Date: 02/16/2026
The information provided on this website by Cerebral Thinking Therapeutic Services (CTTS) is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute mental health treatment, medical advice, or a therapeutic relationship.
No Therapist-Client Relationship
Submitting a contact form, sending an email, or viewing website content does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Services begin only after completion of required intake documentation and informed consent.
Emergency Notice
This website is not monitored for crisis situations.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency:
- Call 911
- Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
- Contact your local emergency services in Virginia
No Guarantee of Results
Therapy outcomes vary by individual. No guarantees are made regarding specific results from services provided.
External Links
CTTS is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites linked on this site.
Contact
For questions regarding this disclaimer, please contact:
Cerebral Thinking Therapeutic Services (CTTS)
757-697-2887
ctts@cerebralthinkingts.com