Terms and Disclaimers
General Terms of Use and Disclaimers
Last updated: January 3, 2022
Information and all content found on this website, blog, or social media is NOT psychotherapy and is for educational purposes only. No website content, blog, or social media posts should be considered professional advice. The information contained in the above listed manner is general information for educational purposes only. If you wish to apply the content you find through this website, the associated newsletter or products, blog or social media posts, you agree to take full responsibility for your actions.
Your interaction with this website, and its associated content or social media accounts, is at your own discretion and free will as Encompassing Wisdom and Wellness, PLLC promotes client autonomy and provides clients with ongoing informed consent of any likely consequences (e.g., financial, legal, personal, therapeutic) of counselor role changes. This is not a request or solicitation from Encompassing Wisdom and Wellness, PLLC for purchase, endorsement, testimonial, or participation of clients, former clients, or any other persons who may be vulnerable to undue influence. It is assumed you have understood the limits of confidentiality and agree to not hold Encompassing Wisdom and Wellness, PLLC liable for any outcomes related to these interactions.
This site content is not designed to be a substitute for obtaining professional counseling or medical advice, should that better serve you or your situation. In order to honor professional boundaries, ethical nuances, and not engage in and prevent any potential form of dual-relationship, counselors will not follow, “friend,” or form a network link with past or current clients on social media platforms.
Past and current clients risk breaching their privacy and confidentiality by following, liking, re-posting, commenting, and engaging on social media platforms with counselors. We respect the privacy of our current and former clients' presence on social media unless given consent to view such information only during a scheduled session.
Please consult your physician or mental health provider regarding advice or support for your health and wellbeing.
"Direct Messaging" is another risk to your privacy. Remember commenting and messaging between sessions is not a confidential or encouraged means of communication. Please schedule an official therapy session to discuss, explore, and ask any treatment related questions or concerns. Blogs and social media are not an appropriate mediums for sharing therapeutic concerns, questions, comments, or reaching out in crisis to your counselor. Comments and DM’s are not monitored 24/7 and are not confidential.
Encompassing Wisdom and Wellness, PLLC makes no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the contents of this website and its associated content. Kimber-Lea Raef shall in no event, be held liable to any party for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from the use of this website, or its associated content or posts. All content on this website is provided, "as is" and without warranty.
IF IN CRISIS:
If in crisis you agree to call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call the Austin, Travis County, crisis hotline at 512-472-4357, or the national hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
This website and social media accounts are not a suitable method for crisis support. To assist you with finding crisis services, there are additional hotline numbers and information available by clicking here.
Last updated: January 3, 2022