Disclaimer
We fully respect your right to your confidentiality/privacy. We make every effort to ensure confidentiality for the information that you provide to me. We do not share your personal information of any nature without your written consent. There are some instances in which confidentiality is breached. Those instances being:
- danger to self or others (suicidal or homicidal thoughts)
- child abuse/elder abuse
- subpoena/court order
You have to be 18 and older to access counseling services from yourtherapistonline.com. Online or telephone counseling/therapy is NOT appropriate if you are having suicidal thoughts or homicidal thoughts. Please contact your nearest crisis center or call 911 if you are having thoughts of harming yourself or others. Also, online counseling/therapy is not appropriate if you are suffering from severe mental illness. Please continue to receive whatever services you are receiving from your health care provider.
Online counseling can be viewed as guidance, coaching, and counseling, and is not a substitute for face-to- face therapy. In online counseling, facial and behavioral cues are absent, as opposed to face-to- face therapy; although you do have an opportunity to clarify and express your thoughts comprehensively. Also, online counseling provides you with flexibility in terms of time and mobility. Also, some may prefer to not go into a therapist's office, and may feel more comfortable expressing themselves online in the comfort of their own home.
