Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Peggy Cohen, LCSW (“Cohen Counseling,” “I,” “me”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information is collected through this website, how it's used, and your choices regarding that information.

This policy applies only to this website. It does not cover what happens during the course of therapy, which is governed by separate confidentiality obligations under state and federal law, including HIPAA. Those protections are discussed during the informed consent process.

What I collect and why

Contacting me

When you contact me by phone or email, I receive your name, phone number, email address, and any information you choose to share. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. Please note that phone and email are not fully secure or confidential methods of communication - avoid sharing sensitive health details until we have established care.

Insurance verification

If you choose to verify your insurance coverage before we speak, you'll be directed to Headway, a third-party platform that operates under its own privacy policy. I encourage you to review that policy before submitting any information.

Website analytics

This site may use basic analytics tools to understand general usage patterns such as page views and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

What I don't do

I don't sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes
I don't use your information for advertising
I don't collect payment information through this website
I don't send marketing emails unless you've specifically opted in

Cookies

This site may use essential cookies required for the site to function properly. No advertising or tracking cookies are used.

Third-party links

This site may contain links to external platforms such as scheduling tools or professional directories. I'm not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and recommend reviewing their policies independently.

Data security

I take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through this site. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information you've submitted through this site by contacting me directly. I will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Children's privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 and I do not knowingly collect information from minors.

Changes to this policy

I may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy, you can reach me at:

Peggy Cohen, LCSW
peggyclcsw@att.net
(858) 663-4215
6244 El Cajon Blvd, Suite 3, San Diego, CA 92115