Privacy Policy & Ethical Standards
At Valkyrie Counseling Group, LLC, we view your privacy and our ethical commitments as inseparable foundations of every framework we deliver. When you engage with our methodologies, you’re partnering with a team committed to trust, transparency, and accountability.
Privacy Practices
- Framework-Only Approach
We provide structured tools, guides, and curricula; we do not collect or store personal client records. - No Data Retention or Sharing
Because Valkyrie delivers frameworks rather than direct counseling services, we neither retain nor share personal data. - Secure Communication
For inquiries about our frameworks or collaboration, please use our encrypted contact form below. Casual email or messaging channels (email, WhatsApp, Signal) may be used for general questions but should not include sensitive information.
Ethical Standards
- Expertise & Rigorous Training
Our team designs frameworks based on advanced certifications and ongoing education in: - Project Management & Data Stewardship (Google Project Management Specialization)
- AI Ethics & Responsible AI (Lund University; CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist; IBM Generative AI Fundamentals)
- AI in Healthcare (Stanford University)
- Certified Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Recovery Coach Trainer (Trauma-Informed & Peer-Facilitation Models, Seeking Safety, CCAR Recovery Coach, SMART Recovery Facilitator, NAADAC Recovery Specialist, PRI Prime Solutions)
- Informed Implementation & Transparency
Each framework includes clear guidance on purpose, recommended use, potential limitations, and alternatives. - Professional Integrity
We embed boundaries in our designs to avoid conflicts of interest and uphold the integrity of any process using our frameworks. - Ethical AI Integration
Tools and templates involving AI analytics or decision-support are included only when they demonstrably empower users—underpinned by ethical review and expert oversight. - Continuous Improvement
We periodically review and update our frameworks to reflect the latest in industry standards for data ethics, digital security, and professional practice.
- Secure Communication:
For collaboration or partnership inquiries, contact us directly by email at
steve@valkyriecounseling.com or steve@stevepatterson.online.
For general questions you may also reach Steve via WhatsApp/Signal at 1-706-438-2545. Please avoid sending confidential or sensitive information over unsecured channels.