Privacy Policy

Last updated November 2025

Form & Forward Counseling, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share on this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you fill out a contact form or interact with this site, you may provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Any message you submit

2. Automatically Collected Information

We may use cookies and analytics tools to collect:

  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site

This data helps us improve website function and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We may use information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Provide requested information
  • Improve website performance
  • Ensure website security
  • Comply with legal or ethical obligations

We do not sell or share your information with third parties for marketing.

Third-Party Tools

Our website may use:

  • Google Analytics
  • SimplePractice (for scheduling and forms)
  • Embedded external resources

Each service has its own privacy policy.

Email Communications

Email is not encrypted, and contacting me does not automatically create a therapist–client relationship.
Please avoid sending:

  • Mental health history
  • Trauma information
  • Substance use details
  • Diagnoses
  • Private health information (PHI)

Your Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by emailing: [email protected]

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent changes.

Terms & Conditions

By using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

1. Educational, Not Clinical Advice

Information on this site is for general informational and educational purposes only.
It should not be considered:

  • Clinical advice
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment guidance
  • Therapy
  • Emergency support

2. No Therapist–Client Relationship

A therapist–client relationship is not formed through:

  • Visiting this website
  • Reading content
  • Submitting a contact form
  • Sending an email

A therapeutic relationship begins only after:

  • A formal intake
  • Signed informed consent
  • Acceptance by the therapist
  • Onboarding through SimplePractice

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this site — including branding, text, graphics, and images — is the property of Form & Forward Counseling, LLC.
Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited.

4. Third-Party Links

We may link to outside resources.
We are not responsible for:

  • The content
  • Privacy practices
  • Accuracy
  • Security

of any external sites.

5. Limitation of Liability

By using this site, you agree that Form & Forward Counseling, LLC is not liable for:

  • Any damages arising from use of this site
  • Errors or omissions
  • Reliance on website information
  • Issues related to third-party tools or links

6. Crisis Situations

This website, email address, or phone lines are not monitored for emergencies.
If you are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of harm to yourself or others, please contact:

  • 911
  • 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
  • Your nearest emergency room

7. Updates to Terms

These Terms & Conditions may be updated at any time. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any changes.

Disclaimer

This website is for informational purposes only.
Nothing on this website constitutes clinical, medical, psychological, diagnostic, or therapeutic advice.

Communication through:

  • Contact forms
  • Email
  • Social media
  • Website messaging

does not constitute mental health treatment or a therapeutic relationship.

This site is not monitored for urgent or emergency messages.

If you need immediate help, call 911 or 988.