PRIVACY POLICY
Cypress Psychotherapy & Wellness
Effective Date: 06/05/2026
Last Updated: 06/05/2026

Overview
Cypress Psychotherapy & Wellness ("Cypress," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who visit this website or seek services from Jennifer Keyte, LCSW. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are
Cypress Psychotherapy & Wellness is a private psychotherapy practice owned and operated by Jennifer Keyte, LCSW, located at 8714 Oak Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Jennifer Keyte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Board Approved Clinical Supervisor designation in the state of Louisiana.

Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
When you submit a consultation request, contact form, or any inquiry through this website, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any information you voluntarily share in your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and determine whether working together is a good fit.

Automatically collected information
Like most websites, this site may collect certain technical information automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is collected through standard web analytics tools and is used only to understand how the site is used and to improve its content and function. It is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies
This website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though doing so may affect some site functionality.

How We Use Your Information
Information submitted through this website is used to respond to your inquiry, schedule consultations, and communicate about services at Cypress Psychotherapy & Wellness. We do not use your information for marketing purposes, sell your data to third parties, or share it with any outside organization without your explicit consent.

Clinical Records and HIPAA
Once a therapeutic relationship is established, your clinical records are protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable Louisiana state law. Your protected health information will never be disclosed without your written authorization, except as required by law or in circumstances permitted under HIPAA (such as mandatory reporting obligations or emergency situations involving risk of harm).

For more information about your rights under HIPAA, you may request a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices at any time by contacting Jennifer directly.

Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services such as web hosting, analytics, or a client portal platform. These services have their own privacy policies and data practices. Jennifer Keyte is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms but selects vendors who meet appropriate standards for data security and confidentiality.
The client portal used by Cypress Psychotherapy & Wellness is a HIPAA-compliant platform. Any clinical communication conducted through the portal is subject to its own terms of service and security standards.

Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information you submit through this website from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of any information transmitted electronically.
Please do not include sensitive clinical or personal health information in contact form submissions. If you have sensitive information to share, please do so through the secure client portal once a therapeutic relationship has been established.

Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through this site, please contact us so it can be removed.

Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, and request deletion of your information where applicable. To exercise any of these rights, please contact Jennifer directly using the information below.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact
Cypress Psychotherapy & Wellness
Jennifer Keyte, LCSW
8714 Oak Street, New Orleans, LA
985.323.5450
jenkeytelcsw@gmail.com