Privacy & Legal

Your Privacy Matters

Confidentiality is fundamental to psychotherapy. I recognize that the information shared in treatment can be deeply personal and sensitive, and I take seriously my responsibility to protect your privacy and health information.

Your information is handled in accordance with applicable federal and Connecticut privacy and confidentiality laws, including HIPAA.

Protecting Your Information

I use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to my practice to protect confidential information and electronic records.

Information you share in psychotherapy is generally kept confidential. Information may be used or disclosed with your authorization or when otherwise required by applicable law. You will be informed if I receive any requests to release your patient health information.

Limits of Confidentiality

There are circumstances in which confidentiality may be limited by law or professional obligations. Depending on the circumstances, these may include:

• Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation when reporting is legally required
• Addressing a serious threat to health or safety
• Responding to certain court orders, legal requirements, or authorized government oversight
• Other uses or disclosures permitted or required by applicable federal or Connecticut law

These situations are fact-specific. When clinically and legally appropriate, I will discuss confidentiality concerns with you.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on the information involved and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to or copies of your health records
• Request an amendment to information in your record
• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
• Request confidential communications
• Request an accounting of certain disclosures
• Authorize the release of information to another person or professional
• Revoke a previously signed authorization, subject to applicable limitations

For a formal description of privacy practices and your rights, please review the Notice of Privacy Practices.

If you have questions about your records, confidentiality, or privacy rights, please email: LCSW@robromano.com and we can setup a time to discuss your concerns.

Educational Purposes

Information and resources on this website are provided for general informational and educational purposes. Website content is not a substitute for individualized psychotherapy, medical care, psychiatric care, legal advice, or other professional services. It should not be used to diagnose or treat a health or mental health condition without appropriate professional evaluation.

Establishing a Professional Relationship

Viewing this website, sending an email, submitting an inquiry, scheduling an appointment, or downloading a resource does not by itself establish a psychotherapist-client, coach-client, or other professional relationship. A professional relationship begins only after the appropriate consultation or intake process, mutual agreement to work together, and completion of applicable informed-consent and practice requirements.

Licensure & Jurisdiction

Robert Romano is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist in Connecticut (License No. 009692) and provides psychotherapy when legally permitted based on the client’s location and applicable professional requirements.

Coaching may be a distinct service and kept separate from psychotherapy, although oftentimes coaching is used within the psychotherapeutic relationship. The nature and scope of the professional relationship will be discussed clearly before services begin.

Ketamine, Psychedelic Integration & Harm Reduction

My work involving ketamine and psychedelics is psychotherapeutic in nature and may include assessment, preparation, integration, harm-reduction education, and coordination with other healthcare professionals.

I do not prescribe, dispense, or administer ketamine or other medications. Medical evaluation, prescribing, dosing, administration, medical monitoring, and related treatment decisions remain the responsibility of the appropriate medical clinician.

Psychedelic integration may include psychotherapy following experiences that occurred in clinical, ceremonial, or other settings. Integration and harm-reduction services are intended to support psychological health and informed decision-making; they do not include providing, obtaining, or facilitating access to illegal substances or unlawful activity.

External Resources & AI-Assisted Content

This website may contain links to outside resources for educational or informational purposes. I do not control third-party websites and cannot guarantee that outside information will remain accurate, current, available, or appropriate for every individual.

Artificial-intelligence tools may assist with drafting or editing some website material. I review published clinical content before it appears on the site, but AI-assisted and human-authored content can contain errors. Clinical information presented here is educational and should not replace individualized professional judgment or treatment.

Accuracy, Outcomes & Limitations

I make reasonable efforts to provide thoughtful, accurate, and current information. Healthcare knowledge, laws, regulations, professional standards, and available resources can change over time.

No treatment outcome or result is guaranteed by anything described on this website. Individual circumstances differ, and information provided here may not apply to every person or situation.

Reporting Errors or Concerns

I welcome corrections and thoughtful feedback. If you believe information on this website is inaccurate, outdated, or otherwise concerning, please email: report@robromano.com.