Website Privacy Policy
Pain to Presence Psychotherapy LLC
Last Updated: June 2, 2026
1. Introduction
Pain to Presence Psychotherapy LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website at paintopresencetherapy.com (the "Site"). This Website Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our Site, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
This policy applies to information collected through this website only. It does not apply to information collected through our clinical practice or through our client portal. For information about how we handle your protected health information (PHI) as a client, please refer to ourNotice of Privacy Practices.
Pain to Presence Psychotherapy LLC is owned and operated by Michael Tugendhat, LCSW, licensed in the state of Arizona (License #: LCSW-22969).
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you use the contact or consultation request buttons on this Site, you may voluntarily provide:
Your name
Your email address
A brief message or description of what brings you to therapy
Our contact and intake forms are hosted through SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant platform. Any information you submit through those forms is transmitted securely and is not stored on this website. Please do not submit sensitive personal health information through other forms of contact or communication. If you are an existing client, please send a message through your SimplePractice client portal.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:
Your IP address and general geographic location.
Browser type and version.
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet).
Pages visited and time spent on each page.
Referring website (how you found us).
Date and time of your visit.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected through this Site to:
Respond to your inquiries and consultation requests.
Understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it.
Monitor Site performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
Our Site uses the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy practices:
Squarespace: This Site is hosted on Squarespace, which provides built-in analytics and collects certain usage data on our behalf. You can review Squarespace's privacy policy at squarespace.com/privacy.
SimplePractice: Our consultation request and contact forms are powered by SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant electronic health record platform. Information submitted through these forms is governed by SimplePractice's privacy policy, available at https://www.simplepractice.com/privacy/
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party providers. We encourage you to review their policies directly.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. This Site may use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors use the Site (e.g. Google Analytics).
Preference cookies: Used to remember your settings or preferences.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the Site functions. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones — refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through this Site from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our Site uses SSL/TLS encryption (indicated by "https://" in your browser). However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or from this Site. If you need to share sensitive information with us, please do so through our HIPAA-compliant SimplePractice client portal, not through general web contact forms.
7. Adults and Couples Only
Our therapy services are provided exclusively to adult individuals and couples (18 and older). This Site is not directed toward minors and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information through this Site, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it promptly.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your information.
Opt out of analytics tracking (see Section 4).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10 below.
Arizona residents: Arizona's privacy laws may provide you with additional rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to honoring those rights upon verified request.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other websites, including therapist directories, crisis resources, and professional organizations. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Website Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Pain to Presence Psychotherapy LLC - Michael Tugendhat, (LCSW) Licensed in Arizona | Telehealth Only.
Website:paintopresencetherapy.com
For clinical or HIPAA-related privacy questions, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices or contact us directly through the SimplePractice client portal.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of this Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
This Website Privacy Policy covers data collected through paintopresencetherapy.com only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal questions about privacy compliance, please consult a licensed attorney.