Website Terms of Use

Black Birch Counseling PLLC Terms of Use

By visiting and using blackbirchcounseling.com (the "Site"), you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. This Site is operated by Black Birch Counseling PLLC ("Black Birch Counseling," "we," "us," or "our") and is intended for adults 18 and older.

Not for Emergencies

This Site, our contact form, and our email are not monitored for emergencies or crisis situations. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or are in danger, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.

Disclaimer

All content on this Site is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice of any kind, and it is not a substitute for individualized care from a qualified professional. Information on this Site is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental health condition. Always consult a qualified health professional before making any health-related decisions. We do not guarantee or warrant that the information on this Site is free of errors or omissions.

No Therapist-Client Relationship

Using this Site, submitting a contact form, sending an email, or scheduling a consultation does not create a therapist-client relationship. A treatment relationship begins only after both parties agree to work together and informed consent has been reviewed and signed.

Please Don't Share Sensitive Information Through the Site

Our contact form and standard email may not be secure. Please do not share detailed personal, medical, or mental health information through these channels. Once you become a client, we will provide secure methods of communication.

Service Availability

Our services are provided via telehealth and are only available to individuals physically located in a state where one of our clinicians is licensed or registered to practice at the time of each session. Currently, this includes North Carolina, Indiana, and Florida and is clinician dependent.

Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party sites. Accessing them is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Black Birch Counseling PLLC and its owner, clinicians, and contractors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content. Your use of this Site is at your own risk.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, and other materials, is owned by Black Birch Counseling PLLC unless otherwise noted. The Black Birch Counseling name, logo, and other marks displayed on this Site are the property of Black Birch Counseling PLLC. You may view and use Site content for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, modify, reproduce, distribute, license, create derivative works from, or sell any content from this Site without our prior written consent.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at steph@blackbirchcounseling.com.

Last updated: September 18, 2026