TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website and booking an appointment or initial consultation via our SessionsHealth portal, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

2. No Therapist-Client Relationship

The use of this website, including browsing content, filling out contact forms, or booking an initial consultation, does not establish a formal therapist-client relationship.

  • A formal clinical relationship is only established after a live intake assessment is completed.

  • Both parties must also sign a separate, formal Clinical Informed Consent and Disclosure statement before therapy officially begins.

3. Not Medical or Crisis Advice

The content on this website is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or mental health treatment.

This website is not monitored 24/7 and is not equipped to handle emergencies. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please take immediate action:

  • Call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

  • Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

4. Jurisdiction and Telehealth Restrictions

This practice operates in compliance with Pennsylvania licensing laws.

  • Telehealth services are strictly limited to clients physically located within the state of Pennsylvania at the time of the session.

  • You agree to provide accurate information regarding your physical location during every virtual appointment.

5. Appointment Booking and Cancellation Policy

By booking a consultation or appointment through our SessionsHealth booking system, you agree to our practice policies:

  • 24-Hour Notice: You must cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before your appointment time.

  • $50 Cancellation Fee: Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice, or missed appointments without notice, will incur a $50 late cancellation fee.

  • Insurance Notice: Please note that insurance companies do not pay for missed appointments or late cancellation fees. This $50 fee is your sole financial responsibility.

  • Payment Authorization: You authorize the practice to charge your card on file on SessionsHealth for services rendered or applicable missed appointment fees.

6. Insurance and Billing

We accept most major insurance plans as a convenience to our clients.

  • Verification: It is your responsibility to verify your mental health benefits and copays with your insurance provider prior to your first session.

  • Financial Responsibility: You remain ultimately responsible for any balances, deductibles, or copays not covered by your insurance company.

7. Privacy and Electronic Communications

Our website booking link routes you to SessionsHealth, which is a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.

  • General contact forms or standard emails outside of SessionsHealth are not encrypted medical records.

  • Please do not send highly sensitive clinical or personal health information via general website contact forms.

  • Formal telehealth sessions will always be conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.

8. Session Conduct and Recording

For both in-person and telehealth appointments, a safe and private environment is required.

  • No Recording: Neither the client nor the provider may record audio or video of any session without express, written mutual consent.

  • Environment: For virtual sessions, you must be in a private, quiet room. You cannot join a telehealth session while driving or operating a vehicle.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Pennsylvania law, this practice and its providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of this website or technical disruptions during booking or telehealth sessions.