The information provided on this website is intended for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Visiting this website, submitting a contact form, sending an email, or requesting information does not establish a therapist-client relationship with Elizabeth Kennard, LCSW.

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If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health or suicidal crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

At Elizabeth Kennard, LCSW, your privacy matters. We understand that reaching out for therapy can feel personal, and protecting the information you choose to share is an important part of creating trust.

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This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, shared, and protected when you visit this website, submit an inquiry, request a consultation, or otherwise communicate with the practice through the website.

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By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Elizabeth Kennard, LCSW provides psychotherapy services for individuals and couples.

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This website is designed to provide information about Elizabeth, her approach to therapy, available services, and ways to connect with the practice.

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Information provided through this website is for general informational purposes and does not create a therapist-client relationship.

Information you voluntarily provide through this website may include:

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• First and last name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Appointment or consultation preferences

• Messages or inquiries

• Information you choose to include in a contact form

• Communication preferences

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We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the website, including:

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• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• Website pages visited

• Referral sources

• General website analytics

• Cookies and usage data

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Please avoid submitting highly sensitive, confidential, or detailed clinical information through general website contact forms or standard email.

Information collected through this website may be used to:

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• Respond to your questions or inquiries

• Coordinate consultation requests

• Provide information about therapy services

• Communicate with prospective or current clients

• Improve website functionality and visitor experience

• Analyze website traffic and performance

• Maintain website security

• Comply with applicable legal and professional obligations

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We seek to use only the information reasonably necessary for these purposes.

Elizabeth Kennard, LCSW does not sell or rent your personal information.

Information may be shared with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the website or facilitate services you request. These may include:

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• Website hosting providers

• Scheduling or client portal platforms

• Email providers

• Analytics services

• Website security providers

• Other technology providers used to operate the practice or website

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Information may also be disclosed when required by applicable law.

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Information related to an established therapist-client relationship is subject to additional privacy and confidentiality requirements and is handled according to applicable laws, professional standards, informed-consent agreements, and the practice's Notice of Privacy Practices, as applicable.

Information submitted through a website contact form or standard email should not be considered a substitute for secure clinical communication.

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Please do not use the website contact form or standard email to send urgent requests, detailed clinical information, or other highly sensitive information.

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Submitting a form, sending an email, or requesting a consultation does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

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Once you become an established client, Elizabeth may provide specific instructions for secure communication and use of the client portal.

This website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with the website and to improve the overall experience.

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These technologies may help us:

• Understand website traffic

• Identify commonly visited pages

• Improve website functionality

• Enhance navigation and usability

• Maintain website performance and security

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You may be able to disable or limit cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function as intended when cookies are disabled.

This website may contain links to or integrations with third-party services, including:

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• Client portals

• Online scheduling platforms

• Maps

• Professional resources

• Mental health resources

• Crisis resources

• Other external websites

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These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

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Elizabeth Kennard, LCSW does not control and is not responsible for the content, security, accessibility, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

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When you leave this website or use a third-party service, that provider's own privacy policy and terms may apply.

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are used to help protect information collected through this website.

 

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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For this reason, visitors are encouraged not to submit highly sensitive or confidential clinical information through general website forms or standard email.

By voluntarily submitting information through a website form, email, or other website communication method, you authorize the practice to:

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• Review your submission

• Respond to your inquiry

• Provide requested information

• Coordinate a consultation or other requested communication

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Submitting information does not guarantee acceptance as a client or establish a therapist-client relationship.

This website is intended primarily to provide information about Elizabeth's professional services and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through its public website features.

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If we become aware that personal information from a child has been submitted through the website without appropriate authorization, reasonable steps will be taken to address or remove the information as appropriate.

Depending on the technologies used by this website and applicable law, you may have choices regarding cookies, analytics, and certain information collected through the website.

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You may also contact the practice with questions about personal information you have voluntarily submitted through the website.

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Requests concerning clinical records or information maintained as part of an established therapist-client relationship may be subject to separate healthcare privacy procedures.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, technology, practice operations, or applicable requirements.

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Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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Last Updated: September 2026

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the way information submitted through this website is handled, please contact:

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Elizabeth Kennard, LCSW
101 E. Broadway, Suite 205
Missoula, Montana 59802

Phone: (406) 290-9788
Email: Elizabeth@ElizabethKennard.com