1. What This Website Is (and Is Not)

This website exists to:

• Share general information about psychotherapy services

• Provide practice details

• Allow prospective clients to request consultations or schedule services

The information on this website is not therapy, medical advice, or mental health treatment, and it should not be used as a substitute for professional care.

Using this website, submitting a contact form, or sending an email does not create a therapist-client relationship.

A therapist-client relationship begins only after:

• A consultation has occurred,

• Required intake and informed consent documents are completed, and

• Services are formally agreed upon.

2. Telehealth-Only Practice

All psychotherapy services offered by this practice are provided exclusively via telehealth.

By using this website, you understand and agree that:

• Services are delivered using secure video platforms

• Telehealth depends on internet connectivity and functioning technology

• Interruptions, delays, or technical issues may occasionally occur

• Telehealth may not be appropriate for all concerns or situations

Services are available only to clients physically located in states where the therapist is licensed at the time of the session. As of today, those states are Georgia, Missouri, Florida, and Alabama.

Specific details about telehealth, including benefits, limitations, risks, and alternatives, are explained in the informed consent documents provided prior to treatment.

3. Emergencies and Urgent Situations

This website is not monitored continuously and is not intended for crisis communication.

If you are experiencing an emergency or are at risk of harming yourself or others:

• Call 911 (U.S.) or your local emergency number

• Contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988)

• Go to the nearest emergency room

Please do not rely on this website, contact forms, or email for urgent or emergency support.

4. No Guarantees or Promises

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

We do not guarantee:

• Specific results

• Symptom reduction

• Timelines for improvement

Any examples or descriptions on this website are informational only and should not be interpreted as promises or predictions.

5. Use of This Website

You agree to use this website in a lawful and respectful manner.

You may not:

• Attempt to access restricted or secure areas without authorization

• Interfere with the site’s operation or security

• Upload or transmit harmful code, spam, or malicious content

• Misrepresent your identity or intent

We reserve the right to limit or terminate access to the website if it is used inappropriately.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including written material, images, branding, and design—is the property of Lauri Shedd Therapy Services LLC, unless otherwise noted.

Content may be viewed or downloaded for personal, non-commercial use only. Reproduction or distribution without written permission is not permitted.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

This website may link to third-party platforms or tools (such as scheduling systems or telehealth software).

We are not responsible for:

• The content of external websites

• Their privacy practices

• Technical performance outside our control

Use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and policies.

8. Privacy and Security

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy (make hyperlink), which explains how information is collected, used, and protected.

While reasonable steps are taken to protect electronic communication, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. More detailed privacy and confidentiality information is provided during the intake process for psychotherapy services.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Lauri Shedd Therapy Services LLC is not responsible for damages related to:

• Use or inability to use this website

• Reliance on information provided on the site

• Technical errors, outages, or interruptions

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the state in which the therapist is licensed, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

11. Updates to These Terms

These Terms may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the current Terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, you may contact:

Lauri Shedd Therapy Services LLC
lauri@laurishedd.com
Carrollton, GA