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Federal HIPAA Resources

HIPAA Law Text (HHS OCR)

45 CFR Parts 160 & 164 – The actual text of HIPAA law and privacy/security regulations.

HHS HIPAA Guidance & Resources – Official HIPAA explanations, FAQs, and compliance tools.

OCR Breach Reporting Tool – Search past enforcement cases and reported breaches.

Text of the HITECH Act

Compliance & Enforcement

OCR Enforcement Actions Database

Resolution Agreements & CMPs – Read about real HIPAA enforcement cases and penalties.

42 CFR Part 2 Guidance – Rules for substance use treatment confidentiality.

FTC Privacy & Data Security – Enforcement of online privacy, marketing, and consumer protection.

Ethics & Professional Standards

NASW Code of Ethics

Social Work Ethics

Psychology Ethics

Counseling Ethics

Marriage & Family Therapy Ethics

Technology & Security

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

NIST CSF – Framework for assessing and improving security posture.

Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP) – Government-endorsed healthcare cybersecurity practices.

ONC Security & Privacy Resources – Free resources for health IT security.

technology and security resources for therapists

State-Level Directories

State Medicaid Offices

CMS State Medicaid Directory
Quick links to each state’s Medicaid program.

IAPP Legislation Tracker
Monitor new state privacy laws that may affect your practice.

state mental health licensing boards directory

State Mental Health Licensing Boards

Every state has its own licensing boards with rules that go beyond federal HIPAA. Use the links below to quickly find your state’s board for social workers, counselors, marriage & family therapists, and psychologists.

Alabama
  • Social Work: https://socialwork.alabama.gov/
  • Counselors: https://abec.alabama.gov/
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://abmft.state.al.us/
  • Psychology: https://psychology.alabama.gov/
  • Social Work: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/SocialWorkExaminers.aspx
  • Counselors: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/ProfessionalCounselors.aspx
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/MaritalFamilyTherapy.aspx
  • Psychology: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/PsychologistsPsychologicalAssociates.aspx
  • Behavioral Health Examiners (SW/PC/MFT): https://www.azbbhe.us/
  • Psychology: https://psychboard.az.gov/
  • Social Work: https://socialwork.arkansas.gov/
  • Counselors & MFT: https://abec.arkansas.gov/
  • Psychology: https://psychologyboard.arkansas.gov/
  • BBS (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC): https://www.bbs.ca.gov/
  • Psychology: https://www.psychology.ca.gov/
  • Social Work: https://dpo.colorado.gov/SocialWork
  • Professional Counselors: https://dpo.colorado.gov/ProfessionalCounselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://dpo.colorado.gov/MarriageFamilyTherapist
  • Psychology: https://dpo.colorado.gov/Psychology
  • Licensing Portal (All Professions): https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing–Investigations
  • Social Work: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing–Investigations/Social-Work/Social-Work
  • Professional Counselors: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing–Investigations/Professional-Counselor/Professional-Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing–Investigations/Marriage-and-Family-Therapist/Marriage-and-Family-Therapist
  • Psychology: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing–Investigations/Psychologist/Psychologist
  • State Portal (Boards & Commissions): https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/
  • Social Work: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/socialworkers/
  • Professional Counselors: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/profcounselors/
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/profcounselors/ (MFT under the same board)
  • Psychology: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/psychology/
  • Licensing Portal (All Boards): https://dchealth.dc.gov/professional-licensing
  • Social Work: https://dchealth.dc.gov/board/social-work
  • Professional Counseling: https://dchealth.dc.gov/board/professional-counseling
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://dchealth.dc.gov/board/marriage-family-therapy
  • Psychology: https://dchealth.dc.gov/board/psychology
  • CSW/MFT/MHC: https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/
  • Psychology: https://floridaspsychology.gov/
  • Composite Board (SW/PC/MFT): https://sos.ga.gov/boards/pcsw
  • Psychology: https://sos.ga.gov/boards/psychology
  • Social Work: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/socialworker/
  • Mental Health Counselors: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/mental/
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/marriage/
  • Psychology: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/psychology/
  • Social Work: https://dopl.idaho.gov/social-work/
  • Counselors & MFT: https://dopl.idaho.gov/counselor/
  • Psychology: https://dopl.idaho.gov/psychology/
  • Social Work: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/SocialWorker.html
  • Professional Counselors: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/ProfessionalCounselor.html
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/MarriageFamilyTherapist.html
  • Psychology: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/Psychologist.html
  • Behavioral Health & Human Services (SW/PC/MFT): https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services-licensing-board/
  • Psychology: https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/psychology/
  • Licensing Portal (Boards Directory): https://dial.iowa.gov/licensing
  • Social Work: https://dial.iowa.gov/board/social-work
  • Behavioral Science (Counselors/MFT): https://dial.iowa.gov/board/behavioral-science
  • Psychology: https://dial.iowa.gov/board/psychology
  • Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (SW/PC/MFT/Psych): https://ksbsrb.ks.gov/
  • Social Work: https://bsw.ky.gov/
  • Professional Counselors: https://lpc.ky.gov/
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://lmft.ky.gov/
  • Psychology: https://psy.ky.gov/
  • Social Work: https://www.labswe.org/
  • Professional Counselors: https://lpcboard.org/
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://lamft.org/licensing/ (see LPC Board for licensure details)
  • Psychology: https://lsbep.org/
  • Licensing Portal (OPR): https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions
  • Social Work: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/social-workers
  • Counselors: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/counseling-professionals-licensing
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/counseling-professionals-licensing (MFT under same board)
  • Psychology: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-of-psychologists
  • Social Work: https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/
  • Professional Counselors & Therapists: https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/
  • Psychology: https://health.maryland.gov/psych/
  • Social Work: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-social-workers
  • Allied Mental Health (LMHC/LMFT): https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-allied-mental-health-and-human-services-professions
  • Psychology: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-psychologists
  • Social Work: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/social-work
  • Counseling: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/counseling
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/marriage-family
  • Psychology: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/psychology
  • Social Work: https://mn.gov/boards/social-work/
  • Behavioral Health & Therapy (Counselors/MFT): https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health-and-therapy/
  • Psychology: https://mn.gov/boards/psychology/
  • Social Work/MFT (one board): https://www.swmft.ms.gov/
  • Professional Counselors: https://lpc.ms.gov/
  • Psychology: https://www.psychology.ms.gov/
Missouri
  • Social Work: https://pr.mo.gov/socialworkers.asp
  • Professional Counselors: https://pr.mo.gov/counselors.asp
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://pr.mo.gov/mft.asp
  • Psychology: https://pr.mo.gov/psychology.asp
  • Behavioral Health (SW/PC/MFT): https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/healthcare/behavioral-health/
  • Psychology: https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/medical-healthcare-professions/psychologists/
  • Licensing Portal (Professions & Occupations): https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/pages/Professions-and-Occupations.aspx
  • Social Work: https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Social-Worker.aspx
  • Mental Health Practice (LIMHP/LMHP/PC): https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Mental-Health-and-Social-Work-Practice.aspx
  • Psychology: https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Psychology.aspx
  • Social Work: https://socwork.nv.gov/
  • MFT & Clinical Professional Counselors: https://marriageandfamilytherapists.nv.gov/
  • Psychology: https://psychology.nv.gov/
  • OPLC Portal (All Boards): https://www.oplc.nh.gov/
  • Board of Mental Health Practice (PC/MFT): https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-mental-health-practice
  • Psychology: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-psychologists
  • Social Work: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-licensed-social-workers
  • Social Work: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw
  • Professional Counselors: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pc
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/mft
  • Psychology: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/psy
  • Social Work: https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/social-work-practices/
  • Counseling & Therapy Practice (PC/MFT): https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/counseling-and-therapy-practice/
  • Psychology: https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/psychologist-examiners/
  • Social Work: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/social-work
  • Mental Health Counseling: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/mental-health-practitioners/licensed-mental-health-counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/mental-health-practitioners/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist
  • Psychology: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/psychology
  • Social Work: https://www.ncswboard.gov/
  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors: https://ncblcmhc.org/
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://www.ncbmft.org/
  • Psychology: https://www.ncpsychologyboard.org/
  • Social Work: https://www.ndbswe.com/
  • Counselors: https://www.ndbce.org/
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://www.ndbce.org/ (MFT under same board)
  • Psychology: https://www.ndsbp.com/
  • Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board: https://cswmft.ohio.gov/
  • Psychology: https://psy.ohio.gov/
  • Social Work: https://oklahoma.gov/socialworkers.html
  • Behavioral Health Licensure (LPC/LMFT): https://oklahoma.gov/osbhlb.html
  • Psychology: https://www.ok.gov/psychology/
  • Social Work: https://www.oregon.gov/blsw/
  • Licensed Professional Counselors & Therapists (LPC/LMFT): https://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/
  • Psychology: https://www.oregon.gov/psychology/
  • SW/MFT/Professional Counselors: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/SocialWorkersMarriageanFamilyTherapistsandProfessionalCounselors/Pages/default.aspx
  • Psychology: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Psychology/Pages/default.aspx
  • Licensing Portal (Department of Health): https://health.ri.gov/licenses/
  • Psychology: https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=241
  • Social Work: https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=232
  • Counselors & MFT: https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=246
  • Social Work: https://llr.sc.gov/sw/
  • Professional Counselors: https://llr.sc.gov/pc/
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://llr.sc.gov/mft/
  • Psychology: https://llr.sc.gov/psy/
  • Social Work: https://doh.sd.gov/boards/socialwork/
  • Counselors & MFT: https://doh.sd.gov/boards/counselors/
  • Psychology: https://doh.sd.gov/boards/psychology/
  • Social Work: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/social-work-board.html
  • LPC/MFT/CPT Board: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pcmft-board.html
  • Psychology: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/psychology-board.html
  • Social Work: https://www.bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-social-worker-examiners/index.html
  • Professional Counselors: https://www.bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-professional-counselors/index.html
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://www.bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-marriage-and-family-therapists/index.html
  • Psychology: https://www.bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-psychologists/index.html
  • Social Work: https://dopl.utah.gov/sw/
  • Clinical Mental Health Counselors: https://dopl.utah.gov/cmhc/
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://dopl.utah.gov/mft/
  • Psychology: https://dopl.utah.gov/psych/
  • Licensing Portal (OPR): https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/
  • Social Work: https://sos.vermont.gov/social-workers/
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling: https://sos.vermont.gov/clinical-mental-health-counselors/
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://sos.vermont.gov/marriage-and-family-therapists/
  • Psychology: https://sos.vermont.gov/psychology/
  • Social Work: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/SocialWork/
  • Counseling: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/
  • Psychology: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Psychology/
  • Social Work: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions/social-worker
  • Mental Health Counselors: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions/mental-health-counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions/marriage-and-family-therapist
  • Psychology: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions/psychologist
  • Social Work: https://wvsocialworkboard.org/
  • Counseling: https://wvbec.org/
  • Marriage & Family Therapy: https://wvmft.org/ (see Counseling Board for licensure details)
  • Psychology: https://psychbd.wv.gov/
  • Social Work: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/SocialWorker/Default.aspx
  • Professional Counselors: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ProfessionalCounselor/Default.aspx
  • Marriage & Family Therapists: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/MarriageAndFamilyTherapist/Default.aspx
  • Psychology: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Psychologist/Default.aspx
  • Mental Health Professions (LPC/LMFT/LMFT/LCPC/LSW etc.): https://mentalhealth.wyo.gov/providers/licensing (portal)
  • Psychology: https://psychology.wyo.gov/
Links are provided as a convenience and may change over time. Always confirm directly with your state licensing board for the most current rules.

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What It Is / Why It’s Useful

HHS: HIPAA Rules for Telehealth Technology

Official guidance on what HIPAA requires of technology vendors & remote communication platforms used in telehealth. Good for therapists to understand what to look for in their telehealth setup. telehealth.hhs.gov

HHS: HIPAA & Telehealth (Special Topics)

Covers audio-only telehealth, FAQs, and how to maintain HIPAA compliance post-emergency/discretion periods. Useful for therapists using phone or low-bandwidth solutions. HHS.gov

HHS: Sample Business Associate Agreement Provisions

Sample contract language for BAAs. Helps therapists know what clauses to expect or require when working with vendors. HHS.gov

HIPAA Journal: Business Associate Agreement article

Explains what makes a good BAA, common pitfalls, and what extra clauses may be helpful. The HIPAA Journal

HIPAA Journal: HIPAA Compliance Checklist

Downloadable checklist for assessing general HIPAA compliance. Good for periodic self-audits. The HIPAA Journal

Vanta: Step-by-Step HIPAA Compliance Checklist

Walks an organization through the key steps (risk assessments, policies, training, etc.). Particularly useful for practices just starting out or wanting to review systems. Vanta

Process.St: BAA Checklist Template

A checklist to help create or review Business Associate Agreements. Helps ensure you’ve covered required provisions. Process Street

Telehealth HHS: Privacy Laws & Best Practices

Overview of both federal and state privacy laws related to telehealth, plus policy guidance. Useful to compare what your state may require “above and beyond” HIPAA. telehealth.hhs.gov

Telemedicine Security & HIPAA (AAAAI / Professional Association)

This is more domain-specific (Allergy / medicine), but has good writing on informed consent, technology security, and protocols. Could be helpful as a model even for mental health practice. AAAAI

Telehealth Providers: HHS’s HIPAA Best Practices Guide (Foley Insights)

A recent (2023) guide summarizing risks in telehealth and recommended practices for privacy & security. Helps therapists stay current. Foley & Lardner LLP

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