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Call: (248) 392- 3733
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Disclaimer
Updated on 14th December 2025
At Thrive Beyond Trauma Counseling, we are committed to providing trauma-informed, ethical, private, and secure mental health services.
This page outlines the legal, ethical, and safety information that applies to all visitors, clients, and individuals using our website, telehealth platform, or clinical services.
Legal & Ethical Disclaimer
The content on this website is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute:
- Mental health treatment
- Medical or psychiatric advice
- Diagnosis or assessment
- Therapeutic recommendations
- Crisis intervention
Visiting this site or contacting us through the website does not create a therapist–client or provider–client relationship.
A clinical relationship is only established when:
- You complete all required intake paperwork
- You sign informed consent forms
- You are formally accepted as a client
- You schedule your first session with an assigned clinician
Descriptions of modalities, healing paths, or treatment results are not guarantees. Every individual’s healing process is unique.
HIPAA Privacy Notice (NPP – Summary)
We follow all standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect your health information.
We safeguard:
- Clinical records
- Personal identifying information
- Treatment notes
- Telehealth communication
- Any data stored in HIPAA-compliant EHR systems
You have the right to:
- Request access to your records
- Request corrections restrictions
- Request confidential communication
- Request a copy of the full HIPAA NPP
Your PHI may be used for:
- Treatment
- Billing
- Healthcare operations
- Coordination with outside providers (only with written consent)
- Insurance claims (only with permission)
We do not sell or use client data for marketing.
We use encrypted systems, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, secure EHR storage, and confidentiality protocols.
A full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices is available upon request.
Terms of Use
By using this website, you agree to the following:
All content is informational only. It cannot replace clinical evaluation or therapy.
Contacting us via this site does not create a therapeutic or provider relationship.
You agree not to use this site for:
- Emergencies or crisis communication
- Sharing sensitive clinical info via unsecured forms
Content may be updated as needed but is not guaranteed to be error-free.
All text, graphics, and materials belong to Thrive Beyond Trauma Counseling and may not be reproduced without permission.
Consent for Treatment
By becoming a client, you acknowledge:
- Therapy carries benefits and risks.
- Difficult emotions may arise during healing.
- Outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
- You are responsible for communicating concerns.
- You may discontinue treatment at any time.
- Your clinician may refer you out if your needs exceed their scope.
A full Consent for Treatment packet must be signed before beginning services.
Limits of Confidentiality
Clinicians may be legally required to break confidentiality in situations involving:
- Danger to self
- Danger to others
- Suspected abuse or neglect of children
- Suspected abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults
- Court orders requiring the release of information
These limits are explained in full during intake.
Consent for Telehealth
Telehealth is provided through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.
HIPAA protects your personal health information. We comply with HIPAA rules and you have rights including access, amendment, and restricted communications.
By participating, you acknowledge:
- You must be physically located in Michigan during sessions.
- You are responsible for ensuring a private environment.
- Technology may fail or disconnect.
- Telehealth may not fit all clinical needs.
- Providers may recommend alternate care when necessary.
Telehealth follows the same confidentiality and documentation standards as in-person therapy.
Telehealth Licensing Disclaimer
Our clinicians and psychiatric provider are licensed to practice only within Michigan.
We cannot legally serve clients located outside Michigan at the time of session.
Electronic Communication Disclaimer
Email, SMS, and website contact forms may not be fully secure.
Do not send sensitive personal or clinical information through non-encrypted channels.
Full confidentiality applies only once you become an established client.
Cookies, Tracking, & Analytics Notice
This website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience.
No Protected Health Information (PHI) is collected or stored via cookies.
You may disable cookies in your browser at any time.
Third-Party Links & External Services
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (insurance portals, resources, scheduling tools).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content on external websites.
No Crisis or Emergency Services
We do not provide crisis intervention or emergency services and cannot respond to urgent or life-threatening situations via email, voicemail, or website communication.
If you are experiencing a crisis, please use one of the following:
- Call 911
- Go to the nearest emergency room
- Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
- Text “HELLO” to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
Fees, Payments, and Cancellation Policies
Information regarding fees, payment responsibility, insurance coverage, cancellations, and no-show policies is provided in your intake paperwork and must be acknowledged prior to beginning services.
Session availability is not guaranteed and may vary based on provider schedules.
Contact Disclaimer
Contacting us through this website, email, phone, or text does not establish a therapeutic or provider–client relationship.
Messages are not monitored 24/7, and response times may vary.
Please do not share clinical details, crisis information, or sensitive personal data through contact forms, email, or SMS, as these may not be fully secure or immediately reviewed.
Social Media & Digital Boundaries Policy
We do not engage with clients through social media platforms.
Following, messaging, commenting, sharing, or interacting with Thrive Beyond Trauma Counseling or its clinicians on social media does not create a therapeutic relationship and may compromise confidentiality.
For all clinical communication, please use approved contact methods only.