Last updated: February 2026
Discovery Path Counseling is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of everyone who visits this website and uses our services. This page explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Discovery Path Counseling is a telehealth therapy practice based in Spokane, Washington, providing mental health services to individuals throughout Washington State. Our clinical director is Daniel Alderman, MSW, LICSW.
As a mental health practice, we are required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect the privacy and security of your health information. This includes any information you share with us through our scheduling system, intake forms, or during the course of treatment.
When you become a client, you will receive our full Notice of Privacy Practices, which details your rights under HIPAA. That notice explains how your protected health information may be used for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, and describes the circumstances under which we may or may not disclose your information.
If you would like a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices before scheduling, please contact us at info@discoverypathcounseling.com.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This collects anonymous, aggregated data such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and what devices are used. This information does not identify you personally and is used solely to improve our website. Google Analytics uses cookies; you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
When you use the scheduling or contact forms on our site, your information is submitted through SimplePractice, our HIPAA-compliant practice management platform. SimplePractice uses encryption and secure data storage to protect your information. The details you provide (name, contact information, reason for reaching out) are used solely to respond to your inquiry and, if applicable, begin the intake process.
We do not sell, rent, or share your contact information with third parties for marketing purposes.
If you contact us by phone or email, we retain that communication only as needed to respond to your inquiry or as part of your clinical record if you become a client.
Our website uses the following third-party services:
SimplePractice — for appointment scheduling, client intake, and secure messaging. SimplePractice is HIPAA-compliant and signs a Business Associate Agreement with our practice. SimplePractice Privacy Policy
Google Analytics — for anonymous website usage statistics. Google Privacy Policy
Google Fonts — for website typography. Google Fonts may collect your IP address when loading fonts. Google Fonts Privacy
This website uses cookies for Google Analytics (as described above). We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Our site contains links to external websites such as Psychology Today, SimplePractice, and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.
If you are a client of Discovery Path Counseling, you have rights under HIPAA to access, amend, and request restrictions on your health information. These rights are described in detail in our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided during intake.
If you are a Washington State resident, you may also have rights under state law regarding your personal information. If you have questions about your rights, please contact us.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. Significant changes will be noted on this page.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please reach out:
Discovery Path Counseling
Daniel Alderman, MSW, LICSW — Clinical Director
Email: info@discoverypathcounseling.com
Phone: (509) 413-0067