Terms of Use + Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 5, 2026

In Light Therapy LLC, doing business as Common Thread Counseling (“we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information collected through https://commonthreadcounseling.com (the “Website”).

By using this Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our Website:

Contact form submissions. If you submit an inquiry through the Website, we may collect your name, email address, and the message you provide. Please do not submit private health information or detailed clinical information through the contact form.

Device and usage information. We may automatically collect information about your device and use of the Website, including your browser type, IP address, pages visited, referring URLs, and general usage activity. This information may be collected through Squarespace analytics or similar website analytics tools.

Cookies and similar technologies. The Website may use cookies, log files, and similar technologies to understand Website traffic and improve your experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Information

We may use the information collected through the Website to:

  • Respond to inquiries you submit.

  • Communicate with you about your inquiry.

  • Maintain, improve, and protect the Website.

  • Understand how visitors use the Website.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers that help operate the Website, such as website-hosting, analytics, or email-service providers. We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights, safety, or property.

Health Information

We do not collect or maintain protected health information through this Website. Clinical records for therapy clients are maintained separately through SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant electronic health records platform. Clinical records are governed by our separate Notice of Privacy Practices.

Your Choices

You may contact me to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information submitted through this Website, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Lauren Petka
lauren@commonthreadcounseling.com

Texas Consumer Information

In accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code §181.105, the following information is provided regarding access to health care records, licensing information, and consumer complaints.

Requesting Health Care Records

You have the right to request access to or copies of your health care records maintained by In Light Therapy LLC, doing business as Common Thread Counseling.

To request your records, please submit a written request by email to lauren@commonthreadcounseling.com. Please include your full name, date of birth, preferred contact information, and the specific records you are requesting.

Requests will be processed in accordance with applicable Texas and federal law. Identity verification may be required before records are released, and reasonable fees may apply as permitted by law.

Licensing and Disciplinary Information

For questions regarding professional licensure or disciplinary matters, you may contact the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC).

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
1801 Congress Ave., Suite 7.300
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 305-7700
Website: https://bhec.texas.gov/
Contact page: https://bhec.texas.gov/contact-us/

Filing a Consumer Complaint

If you wish to file a consumer complaint, you may do so with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas Consumer Protection Division.

To file a complaint online, visit:
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-complaint

In accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code §181.105, the following information is provided regarding access to health care records, licensing information, and consumer complaints.