Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 29, 2026
Thank you for visiting the Empower Within Counseling Services, PLLC website (“Website”). Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this Website.
Information Collected
Information You Voluntarily Provide
Name
Email address
Phone number
General information about your inquiry
Please do not include detailed personal health information or confidential information in your initial inquiry unless you are using a secure, HIPAA-compliant portal specifically designated for that purpose.
Information Collected Automatically
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on the Website
Referral source
General geographic location (based on IP address)
This information helps improve the performance and usability of the Website.
Cookies and Analytics
This Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and to understand how visitors use the Website.
Analytics services such as Squarespace Analytics may collect anonymous usage information. These services do not identify you personally.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
How Your Information Is Used
Information collected through this Website may be used to:
Respond to your questions or requests
Schedule consultations or appointments
Improve the Website and visitor experience
Maintain the security of the Website
Comply with applicable legal or ethical obligations
Your information will never be sold to third parties.
Third-Party Services
This Website may utilize third-party services, including:
Squarespace (website hosting)
TherapyNotes (secure client portal and electronic health records)
Other technology providers necessary for operating the Website
These providers maintain their own privacy policies governing the information they collect.
Third-Party Services
Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to help protect information submitted through this Website. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic information can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
If you become a client, your protected health information is maintained according to applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Email and Website Communications
Email and standard website communications may not be fully secure.
Please limit website inquiries to general questions about services or scheduling.
If you become a client, secure communication methods will be discussed with you.
Links to Other Websites
This Website may contain links to other websites for your convenience. Empower Within Counseling Services, PLLC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Children’s Privacy
This Website is intended for adults seeking information about counseling services. It is not directed toward children or individuals under the age of 18, and personal information is not knowingly collected from children through this Website.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of, certain personal information submitted through this Website.
To make a request, please contact:
Empower Within Counseling Services, PLLC
Email: Juli@EmpowerWithinCounseling.com
Phone: (630) 656-9761
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Empower Within Counseling Services, PLLC
780 W. Army Trail Road, #302
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Phone: (630) 656-9761