Disclosures

1. Visitors who comment or ask questions on this blog understand that they are not entering into a client/therapist relationship but simply posting their own questions online for advise. I am unable to verify the authenticity of the poster and therefore do not enter into a client/therapist relationship.

2. The information on this blog site is not meant to be a substitute for psychotherapy or evaluation by a mental health professional. The is an educational website, and in no way intends to diagnose, counsel or otherwise treat you for any psychological or medical problems. If you are having thoughts or impulses to commit suicide or self-harm in anyway, please call 911 or 1-800-SUICIDE

3. The information and reference materials contained here intended solely for the general information of the reader. The contents of the website are not to be used for treatment purposes, but rather for discussion with the patient’s own physician and other mental health service providers. The information presented on this site or offered in response to questions the “Ask the Therapist” feature is not intended to diagnose health problems or to substitute for professional medical evaluation and care. The use of the site does not establish a clinician-patient or therapist-patient relationship, and individuals should consult a qualified health care provider for clinical advice and answers to all personal health questions. No warranty is made as to the accuracy or currentness of the information contained herein or offered in response to the “Ask the Therapist” feature. Individuals should always consult their physician before beginning any course of treatment, medication or therapy.

4. Advice given on this blog is done so relative to how the questions/comments are presented. Visitors should remember I may not have all relevant information to the specific questions when responding.

5. I as the author, acknowledges that my responses are affected by inherent biases that are influenced by my own history, clinical training, education, professional associations, religious beliefs, cultural background, gender, etc.

6. I reserve the right to block, delete, or censure material not appropriate for this online blog. (Virtually any material that is clinically related can be posted here so long as it is in appropriate taste.)