Terms of Use

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

By using this site, you agree to the terms below.

1. Informational Purposes Only

The content on this site is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 (U.S. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.

2. No Therapist–Client Relationship

Using this site or submitting a contact form does not create a therapist–client relationship with me.
A formal relationship is established only after:

We have discussed your needs in a consultation or intake
You have signed the necessary informed consent forms
We have mutually agreed to work together

3. Acceptable Use of This Site

By using my site, you agree NOT to:

Send spam or harmful content
Interfere with the operation or security of the site
Copy, reproduce, or share any content without my permission

4. Privacy

Your use of this site is also governed by my Privacy Policy. By using the site, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described there.

5. Third-Party Links

This site may contain links to third-party websites or tools (such as scheduling platforms or client portals). These links are provided for convenience. I don't control or have responsibility for the content, security, or privacy practices of those sites.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, I am not responsible for any damages that result from your use of this site or reliance on its content.

7. Intellectual Property

All text, images, and other materials on this site are my property unless otherwise stated. You may not use, copy, or distribute them without my written consent.

8. Changes to These Terms

I may update these Terms of Use at any time. The updated version will be posted here with the revised effective date.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

10. Contact Me

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Allison Clay, LMFT
allisonclay@allisonclaylmft.com