Policies/Privacy

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to me. Information submitted through this website is used solely to respond to inquiries and provide information regarding counseling services. Personal information will not be sold, shared, or disclosed except as required by law. Please be aware that electronic communications, including email and website contact forms, may not be completely secure. For this reason, please avoid including sensitive or confidential information when contacting me through this website.

Website Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as professional counseling, mental health, medical, legal, or other professional advice. Viewing this website does not create a counselor-client relationship.

Confidentiality Notice

Confidentiality is an important part of the counseling process. Once a counseling relationship has been established, information shared during counseling sessions is kept confidential except in circumstances where disclosure is required or permitted by law. Additional information regarding confidentiality and its limits will be provided during the intake process.

Emergency Notice

This website, email, and contact forms are not monitored for emergencies or crisis situations. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, are considering harming yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Telehealth Services

Telehealth counseling services are available to clients who are physically located within the State of Texas at the time services are provided.

Good Faith Estimate Notice

Under the No Surprises Act, clients who do not have insurance or who choose not to use their insurance have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of counseling services. A Good Faith Estimate can be provided upon request or when scheduling services. Please contact me if you would like additional information or would like to request a Good Faith Estimate before beginning services

Professional Relationship Notice

Submitting a contact form, sending an email, leaving a voicemail, or viewing this website does not establish a counselor-client relationship. A counseling relationship is established only after completion of the intake process and mutual agreement to begin services.

Professional Licensure

Martin Pittman, M.S., LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas.

Consumer Information

Questions regarding professional licensure, client rights, or complaints may be directed to the: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC)
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 7.300
Austin, Texas 78701 Phone: (800) 821-3205 Website: https://www.bhec.texas.gov