Jessica C. Lief, LCSW
Psychotherapy and Supervision
Licensed in California and Massachusetts
Effective Date: February 2026
Introduction
Your privacy matters. When you visit this website or reach out to inquire about services, you may choose to share personal information. This page explains what information may be collected, how it is used, and how it is handled with care.
This website provides information about psychotherapy and supervision services offered in California and Massachusetts.
Getting in Touch
If you would like to contact Jessica, you are welcome to use the website contact form at https://www.jessicalief.com/contact/. If you would like to begin with a brief introductory conversation, you may schedule an intro call here: https://www.jessicalief.com/clinical-collaboration-intro-call/.
Downloadable Forms
This website may provide downloadable forms for prospective or current clients. These forms are intended to be completed offline and returned by email.
Please be aware that standard email communication is not fully secure. If you choose to return completed forms by email, you are doing so voluntarily and with an understanding of the limitations of electronic communication.
If you have questions about secure document submission, you are welcome to reach out directly.
Scheduling
This website uses TidyCal as a scheduling platform. When you schedule an appointment, your name and email address are collected, appointment details are stored through TidyCal, and a virtual meeting link may be generated through connected services such as Zoom or Google Meet. TidyCal manages this information according to its own privacy practices.
Website Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to better understand general site usage and improve the experience for visitors. Google Analytics may collect information such as IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, date and time of visits, and general geographic region. This information is collected in aggregate and is not used to personally identify you.
You can learn more about how Google handles data here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
How Information Is Used
Information shared through this website may be used to respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, provide information about services, and maintain and improve website functionality.
This website does not maintain a newsletter or marketing mailing list.
Confidentiality and Therapeutic Relationship
Reaching out through this website does not establish a therapist client relationship. Website communication is not a substitute for secure clinical communication.
If you are experiencing an emergency or need immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Data Retention
Information shared through this website is kept only as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry or maintain appropriate professional records.
The website itself does not host a client portal and does not store protected health information directly on the site.
Security
This website uses SSL encryption to help protect information transmitted online. While reasonable safeguards are in place, no method of internet communication, including email, can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Information Sharing
Personal information provided through this website is not sold or used for commercial marketing. Information may be shared only with service providers necessary to operate the website, such as hosting, scheduling, or analytics tools, or if required by law.
Children and Minors
This practice may provide services to minors with appropriate parental consent. However, this website does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. If you believe information has been submitted by a child without parental consent, please reach out so it can be addressed.
U.S. State Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain privacy rights under applicable U.S. state laws, including the right to request access to or correction of personal information. If you have a privacy related question or request, please contact Jessica at jessicalieflcsw@gmail.com.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The Effective Date above reflects the most recent revision.
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Contact
Jessica C. Lief, LCSW
Licensed in California and Massachusetts
Tel: 415-999-9456
Email: jessicalieflcsw@gmail.com