MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS DISCLAIMER

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This website and its communication tools are not appropriate for crisis or urgent situations.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or are in immediate danger:

• Call 911
  
• Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – available 24/7 in the U.S.)
  
• Go to your nearest emergency room.

If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or others, or feel unsafe, seek emergency assistance immediately.

Please do not use email, contact forms, or voicemail for urgent concerns. These methods are not monitored continuously and responses may be delayed.

Accessing this website, reading its content, submitting a form, sending an email, leaving a voicemail, or participating in a consultation does not establish a therapist-client or provider-patient relationship.

A professional therapeutic relationship begins only after:

• Both you and your therapist agree to begin treatment.
  
• Required intake documentation and consent forms have been completed.
  
• An initial therapy session has occurred.
  
• Fees and payment policies have been reviewed and agreed to.
  
• Insurance (if applicable) has been verified.

Until that process is complete:

• Communication is not considered therapy.
  
• We cannot provide individualized advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.
  
• Messages may not carry the same legal protections as formal therapy sessions.
  
• We cannot guarantee a response to all inquiries submitted through this website.

A mental health diagnosis and individualized treatment plan can only be determined through a comprehensive evaluation with a licensed professional. 

The information presented on this website is not a substitute for that process. While we may describe common symptoms, conditions, or therapeutic modalities such as solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, or exposure-based treatments or other approaches, these descriptions are meant to provide general insight into how such methods are often used in clinical practice. 

The content shared here is offered for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or personalized treatment recommendations.

Website content should not be relied upon as medical or mental health advice.

Reading about symptoms or identifying with certain experiences does not mean you have a specific condition. Only a qualified provider can determine an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.

Do not delay seeking care, stop medication, or change treatment based solely on information found on this website. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding treatment decisions.

Services described on this website are provided by licensed mental health professionals practicing within the scope of their education, training, and state licensure.

Telehealth services are available only to clients physically located in states where the treating therapist holds an active license at the time of service.

Certain services may be offered only by specific clinicians depending on their credentials and areas of specialization.

This website may include links to outside websites or reference third-party information for educational purposes.

We do not control or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or policies of external sites. Accessing third-party resources is done at your own discretion.

Therapy is a collaborative process, and outcomes vary from person to person.

We do not guarantee specific results. Progress depends on many factors, including individual circumstances, consistency, and engagement in treatment.

Testimonials, if provided, reflect individual experiences and are not assurances of future results.

While we strive for accuracy, website content may not always reflect the most current research and may be updated without notice.

This website is primarily intended for adults.

Parents or guardians may review information regarding services for minors. Therapy services for children and adolescents require appropriate parental or guardian consent, and caregiver involvement is often part of treatment.

In-person services are offered only at designated office locations in New York.

Telehealth services are provided exclusively to individuals located in New York and Connecticut where the treating therapist is licensed at the time of the session.

Visitors outside these regions should consult licensed providers within their own state.

By using this website, you acknowledge and accept that Compass Wellness Associates LCWs, PLLC is not responsible for decisions made based on website content.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the practice shall not be liable for damages arising from:

• Use of or inability to access the website
  
• Reliance on website information
  
• Errors, omissions, or technical interruptions
  

Use of this website is at your own discretion and risk.

If you have questions about this disclaimer please contact:

• Address: 24 Davis Ave Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
• Email: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
• Phone: 845-605-2999