Last Updated: August 24, 2026

Protecting your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy describes how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit www.lauriethorner.com, the website of Laurie Thorner, MSW, LCSW-C (“Laurie Thorner,” “I,” “me,” or “my”).

This website provides information about counseling and therapy services and allows visitors to contact Laurie Thorner regarding services and scheduling.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this website. It does not replace any Notice of Privacy Practices, informed consent, confidentiality agreement, or other privacy documentation applicable to clients receiving professional counseling services.

1. Information You May Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information when contacting me through the website, by email, or by telephone.

This information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Information you choose to include in a message or inquiry

• Information necessary to respond to a scheduling or service inquiry
   

Please avoid submitting detailed medical, mental health, or other highly sensitive information through general website contact forms or standard email unless you have been instructed to use a secure method of communication.

2. Information Collected Automatically
Like many websites, this website may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Date and time of access

• Referring website

• General website usage information

This information may be used to maintain the website, understand how visitors use it, improve website performance, and protect against security threats.

3. Cookies and Website Technologies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for website functionality, security, performance, and analytics.
You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some portions of the website function.

4. How Information Is Used
Information collected through the website may be used to:

• Respond to questions or inquiries

• Communicate regarding counseling services

• Assist with appointment or scheduling requests

• Maintain and improve the website

• Monitor website performance and security

• Comply with applicable legal and professional obligations

Personal information submitted through the website will not be used for unrelated purposes without appropriate notice or consent.

5. Sharing of Information
Personal information is not sold, rented, or leased to third parties.
Information may be shared with service providers that support the operation, hosting, security, or functionality of the website when reasonably necessary to provide those services.
Information may also be disclosed when required by law, legal process, professional obligations, or when disclosure is otherwise legally permitted or required.

6. Counseling and Health Information
Contacting Laurie Thorner through this website does not, by itself, establish a therapist-client relationship.

Information provided during the course of professional counseling services may be subject to additional federal and state privacy and confidentiality requirements and will be handled in accordance with applicable professional, ethical, and legal requirements.
Clients receiving counseling services may receive separate privacy, confidentiality, informed consent, and practice documents governing the treatment relationship.

7. Email and Electronic Communications
Email and general website communications may not provide the same level of security as dedicated secure healthcare communication systems.
Please do not use the website, general email, or social media to communicate urgent or emergency mental health concerns.

8. Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Laurie Thorner is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by third parties.
Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they choose to visit.

9. Data Security
Reasonable measures are used to protect information collected through this website. However, no website, email system, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Visitors should use discretion when transmitting personal or sensitive information electronically.

10. Children's Privacy
This website is intended to provide general information about professional counseling services and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children through the website without appropriate authorization.

11. Your Privacy Choices
You may contact Laurie Thorner with questions regarding personal information you have submitted through this website or to request correction or deletion of information when appropriate and permitted by applicable law and professional record-retention requirements.
Certain information may need to be retained when required by law, professional standards, record-retention requirements, or other legitimate obligations.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website practices, technology, services, or applicable requirements.
The current version will be posted on this website with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Laurie Thorner, MSW, LCSW-C
CBS Lakeview
9861 Broken Land Parkway
Suite 100, Office 104
Columbia, MD 21046
Phone: 410-227-3812

Email: Laurie@lauriethorner.com
Website: www.lauriethorner.com