Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 22, 2026

This website is operated by Karen Kerschmann, LCSW. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through this website and how that information may be used.

Information you provide

If you contact me through this website, schedule a consultation, complete a form, or use an assessment, you may provide information such as your name, email address, telephone number, and other information you choose to submit.

Please avoid sending highly sensitive clinical information through general website contact forms.

How information is used

Information submitted through this website may be used to respond to inquiries, schedule services, provide requested forms or resources, and communicate with current or prospective clients.

Third-party services

This website may use third-party services for website hosting, forms, scheduling, assessments, security, or other website functions. Those providers may process information according to their own privacy practices.

Cookies and website data

This website may use cookies or similar technologies for basic website functionality, security, and website performance. Third-party services used by the website may also collect technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, or pages visited.

Sharing of information

Personal information is not sold. Information may be shared with service providers when necessary to operate the website or provide requested services, or when disclosure is required by law.

Your information

You may contact me if you have questions about personal information you have submitted through this website or wish to request a correction.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Material changes will be reflected on this page, along with an updated effective date.

Contact

Karen Kerschmann, LCSW
San Diego, California
karen@therapyinsd.com

That covers the core items California expects a website privacy policy to address, including categories of information collected, third-party sharing, how users can request changes, how policy changes are communicated, and an effective date.