LEGAL & PRIVACY

Legal, Privacy & Practice Information

Last Updated: August 29, 2026

This page provides important information about the Foreglow Therapy website, privacy, telehealth services, billing rights, and other practice policies.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge the information described below.

WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY

Foreglow Therapy respects your privacy and is committed to handling information submitted through this website thoughtfully and responsibly.

Information may be collected when you voluntarily submit a contact or inquiry form, send an email, request information about therapy services, request or schedule an appointment, or otherwise communicate with Foreglow Therapy through this website.

This information may include your name, email address, phone number if provided, and any other information you voluntarily include in your communication.

Information submitted through the website may be used to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, facilitate scheduling and communication, and support practice operations.

Foreglow Therapy does not sell or rent personal information.

WEBSITE FORMS & CONFIDENTIALITY

Please do not use website contact forms or standard email to send highly sensitive, confidential, or urgent clinical information.

While reasonable measures may be used to protect information submitted electronically, the privacy and security of electronic communication cannot be guaranteed.

Submitting an inquiry, sending an email, or completing a website form does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

If you become a client of Foreglow Therapy, information related to your clinical care will be handled separately in accordance with applicable privacy laws, professional requirements, informed consent documents, and practice policies.

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

Clients receiving healthcare services from Foreglow Therapy may receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices explaining how protected health information may be used and disclosed and describing clients’ rights regarding their health information.

This Notice of Privacy Practices is separate from this website Privacy Policy. The website Privacy Policy addresses information associated with use of this public website, while the Notice of Privacy Practices addresses protected health information maintained in connection with clinical services.

For HIPAA-covered providers, the Notice of Privacy Practices must be made available upon request and prominently posted and available electronically on a website that provides information about the provider’s services.

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ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

Email, website forms, text messaging, and other forms of electronic communication may not be completely secure.

Please avoid sending highly sensitive clinical information through standard email or website forms.

Electronic communication should not be used for emergencies, crisis situations, or matters requiring an immediate response.

Foreglow Therapy cannot guarantee an immediate response to electronic communications.

TELEHEALTH SERVICES

Foreglow Therapy provides psychotherapy services virtually.

Telehealth allows clients and therapists to meet through electronic communication technology while located in separate locations.

Telehealth has potential benefits, including convenience and increased access to care, but it also has limitations and risks. These may include technology disruptions, internet connectivity problems, reduced ability to respond to emergencies from a distance, and potential privacy or security concerns associated with electronic communication.

Additional information regarding telehealth, including its risks, benefits, limitations, privacy considerations, emergency procedures, and client responsibilities, will be addressed as part of the informed consent process before or during the initiation of services.

LOCATION OF SERVICES

Foreglow Therapy provides virtual psychotherapy to clients located in Arizona.

Clients must generally be physically located in a jurisdiction where Katie Gesell, LCSW is legally permitted to provide services at the time of a therapy appointment.

Being able to access this website from another state or country does not mean that Foreglow Therapy is authorized to provide psychotherapy in that location.

EMERGENCIES & CRISIS SERVICES

Foreglow Therapy is not an emergency or crisis-response service.

This website, email, contact forms, and other routine practice communication channels should not be used when you are experiencing an immediate emergency or require urgent assistance.

If you are experiencing an emergency or believe you or another person is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

In the United States, you may also call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE & NO SURPRISES ACT

Under the federal No Surprises Act, individuals who do not have health insurance or who choose not to use their health insurance to pay for healthcare services are generally entitled to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of their care.

A Good Faith Estimate provides an estimate of the expected charges for scheduled healthcare services.

If you are uninsured or intend to self-pay for services, you may request a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling care. When applicable, Foreglow Therapy will also provide a Good Faith Estimate in accordance with federal requirements after services are scheduled.

CMS currently states that when care is scheduled 3–9 business days in advance, the estimate generally must be provided within 1 business day; when care is scheduled 10 or more business days in advance, it generally must be provided within 3 business days. An uninsured or self-pay individual may also request an estimate before scheduling, in which case it generally must be provided within 3 business days.

The Good Faith Estimate is based on information known at the time it is created and is not a contract or guarantee of the exact final cost of treatment. The actual duration, frequency, or nature of therapy may change depending on your needs and circumstances.

If you receive a bill from a provider that is at least $400 more than the expected charges listed on that provider’s Good Faith Estimate, you may be eligible to use the federal patient-provider dispute resolution process.

You may request a Good Faith Estimate or ask questions about expected costs by contacting:

Foreglow Therapy
Katie Gesell, LCSW
katie@foreglowtherapy.com

Additional information about Good Faith Estimates and your rights under the No Surprises Act is available through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Learn About Your Medical Billing Rights

Important: CMS also requires providers subject to these provisions to make the notice of the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate prominent and easily searchable on their website. So I would not bury this only on the Legal page. I’d put a tiny Good Faith Estimate link in the footer too.

FEES, INSURANCE & PAYMENT

Information regarding current session fees, insurance participation, payment policies, cancellation policies, and other financial arrangements may be provided on this website or directly by Foreglow Therapy.

Website information is provided for general informational purposes and may change.

Insurance coverage and benefits vary by plan. If insurance is used, clients are encouraged to verify their individual behavioral health benefits directly with their insurance carrier.

Verification of benefits is not a guarantee that an insurance company will pay for services.

Clients remain responsible for understanding their coverage and for applicable deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, non-covered services, or other financial responsibilities as outlined in their practice agreements.

CANCELLATION & ATTENDANCE POLICIES

Specific cancellation, late cancellation, no-show, and attendance policies will be provided to clients through Foreglow Therapy’s informed consent, financial agreement, or other practice documents.

Information on this website does not replace those agreements.

WEBSITE INFORMATION IS NOT THERAPY

Information provided on this website is intended for general educational and informational purposes only.

Nothing on this website constitutes psychotherapy, diagnosis, assessment, medical advice, or individualized mental health treatment.

Reading website content, submitting a contact form, sending an email, or otherwise communicating with Foreglow Therapy does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

A therapist-client relationship is established only after appropriate screening and intake procedures have been completed and the necessary practice agreements and informed consent documents have been executed.

NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS

Every person’s circumstances and response to psychotherapy are different.

Foreglow Therapy does not guarantee any particular clinical outcome, improvement, result, or timeframe as a result of psychotherapy or use of information provided through this website.

Testimonials, examples, educational content, or descriptions of therapy should not be interpreted as guarantees that another individual will experience the same results.

SCOPE OF WEBSITE CONTENT

Website content may discuss topics including grief and loss, ADHD and neurodivergence, identity, relationships, life transitions, LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming care, emotional health, and other mental health concerns.

This information is educational and should not be used as a substitute for individualized assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, medical care, or other professional services.

If you have questions about whether therapy is appropriate for your circumstances, you may contact Foreglow Therapy or another qualified healthcare professional.

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Services described on this website are provided by:

Katie Gesell, LCSW
Foreglow Therapy
Arizona
License #: [ARIZONA LICENSE NUMBER]

Professional credentials and licensing information are provided for informational purposes and should be interpreted according to the laws and regulations of the applicable licensing jurisdiction.

LGBTQ+ & GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE

Foreglow Therapy is committed to providing affirming and respectful services to LGBTQ+, transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse, and questioning clients.

Information regarding gender identity, sexual orientation, gender-affirming care, or related topics on this website is educational and does not constitute medical or legal advice.

Any clinical documentation, assessments, or letters provided in connection with gender-affirming care are subject to professional standards, clinical appropriateness, applicable laws, and the therapist’s scope of practice.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & LINKS

This website may contain links to third-party websites, scheduling platforms, client portals, payment processors, educational resources, social media platforms, or other external services.

Foreglow Therapy does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices, accuracy, or policies of third-party websites or services.

Accessing a third-party website or service is subject to that provider’s own terms and privacy practices.

COOKIES & WEBSITE ANALYTICS

This website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies provided by the website platform or integrated third-party services.

These technologies may collect information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, general geographic information, referring websites, and interactions with the website.

This information may be used to understand website performance, improve functionality, and better understand how visitors interact with the website.

Your browser settings may allow you to limit or disable certain cookies.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise indicated, original written content, branding, graphics, design elements, and other original materials appearing on this website are owned by or licensed to Foreglow Therapy.

Website content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without appropriate permission, except as permitted by applicable law.

ACCESSIBILITY

Foreglow Therapy aims to make this website reasonably accessible and usable.

If you experience difficulty accessing information on this website or need information provided in another format, please contact katie@foreglowtherapy.com.

CHANGES TO THIS WEBSITE OR THESE TERMS

Foreglow Therapy may update website content, policies, services, fees, availability, or these Legal & Privacy terms from time to time.

The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update.

Continued use of the website after an update constitutes acknowledgment of the revised website terms.

CONTACT

Questions about this website, privacy, accessibility, or the information provided on this page may be directed to:

Foreglow Therapy
Katie Gesell, LCSW
katie@foreglowtherapy.com
foreglowtherapy.com