Denise A. Lucas, LPC
Effective Date: 7/02/2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
I am required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI), to provide you with this notice of my legal duties and privacy practices, and to notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.
How I May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
Treatment: I may use or disclose your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your care. For example, I may use your information to plan your course of treatment.
Payment: I may use or disclose your health information to bill and collect payment for services provided to you. When you use insurance, this may include sharing information with your insurance company or health plan as necessary to process claims — for example, diagnosis and dates of service.
Health Care Operations: I may use or disclose your health information for activities necessary to run my practice, such as quality assessment, licensing, or professional review.
Required by Law: I may disclose your health information when required to do so by federal, state, or local law — for example, in response to a court order, or to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or dependent adult as required by Oregon law.
Health and Safety: I may disclose information if I believe it is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to your health or safety, or the health or safety of another person, as permitted or required by Oregon law.
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Written Authorization
Other than the uses described above, I will not use or disclose your health information without your written authorization. This includes, for example, disclosure of psychotherapy notes, or sharing your information with other treating providers, family members, or third parties not otherwise described in this notice. You may revoke a written authorization at any time, in writing, except to the extent that I have already relied on it.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the right to:
Request Restrictions: You may ask me to limit how I use or disclose your information for treatment, payment, or operations. I am not required to agree to all requests, but I will consider them.
Request Confidential Communications: You may ask to receive communications from me by a particular method or at a particular location (for example, a specific email address or phone number).
Inspect and Copy: You may request to inspect and receive a copy of your health record, with limited exceptions. I may charge a reasonable fee for copies.
Request Amendment: You may ask me to amend your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete. I may deny this request in certain circumstances, and if I do, you have the right to submit a written statement of disagreement.
Receive an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of certain disclosures of your health information made in the six years prior to your request.
Receive a Paper Copy: You may request a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically.
File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with me directly using the contact information below. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. Filing a complaint will not affect your care in any way.
My Responsibilities
I am required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information, to provide you with this notice describing my legal duties and privacy practices, and to abide by the terms of this notice currently in effect. I reserve the right to change the terms of this notice and to make the revised notice effective for health information I already have as well as any information I receive in the future. If I make material changes to this notice, an updated copy will be made available to you.
A Note on Artificial Intelligence
I do not use artificial intelligence tools in my practice — not for session notes, clinical documentation, client communication, or any other aspect of your care. Everything in this practice is handled by me, directly and personally.
Consultation and Records
I do not consult with other professionals, supervisors, or treating providers regarding client care as part of my current practice structure. Should this ever change, I will update this notice accordingly and inform current clients.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this notice, would like to exercise any of the rights described above, or wish to file a complaint, please contact:
Denise A. Lucas, LPC
PO Box 13761
Portland, Oregon 97213
Email: DL@deniselucaslpc.com
Phone: 503-782-9950
This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.