HHS OCR report ยท 2021
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 28,000
- Submission date
- Nov 5, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 28,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, and dates of service. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE offered free credit monitoring to affected individuals...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 28,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 5, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center.