Legal, Privacy & Website Terms

Last Updated: August 2026

This website is operated by Maris Weston, LCSW (“Maris Weston,” “I,” “me,” or “my”). By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms and policies described below.

This website is intended to provide general information about my psychotherapy practice and services. It is not intended to replace professional mental health care, medical care, emergency services, or individualized clinical advice.

Website Use Does Not Establish a Therapist-Client Relationship

Visiting this website, reading its content, submitting an inquiry, sending an email, or scheduling a consultation does not by itself establish a therapist-client relationship.

A therapist-client relationship is established only after we have mutually agreed to work together and the appropriate intake, informed consent, and practice documentation has been completed.

Information provided through this website should not be interpreted as psychotherapy, diagnosis, treatment, medical advice, or a substitute for individualized care from a qualified professional.

Emergency & Crisis Situations

This website and its contact forms are not monitored as emergency or crisis services.

If you are experiencing an immediate mental health or medical emergency, believe you may be in danger, or need urgent assistance, please contact emergency services or seek immediate care through an appropriate local emergency resource.

Do not use website forms, email, or routine scheduling tools to communicate urgent or emergency concerns.

Privacy

I respect the privacy of visitors to this website and make reasonable efforts to limit the collection of unnecessary personal information.

Depending on how you interact with the website, information collected may include information you voluntarily provide through a contact or inquiry form, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other information you choose to submit.

The website platform and third-party services used to operate the site may also automatically collect certain technical information, such as browser type, device information, IP address, referring pages, and general website usage data.

This information may be used to operate and improve the website, understand website traffic and performance, respond to inquiries, and maintain the security and functionality of the site.

Contact Forms, Email & Electronic Communication

Please use discretion when communicating personal or sensitive information through email or website forms.

Although reasonable measures may be used to protect information, ordinary internet and email communications cannot be guaranteed to be completely private or secure.

Please do not submit detailed clinical information, highly sensitive personal information, or information requiring an urgent response through general website contact forms or email.

If you become a client, information related to your clinical care will be handled according to applicable professional, privacy, and recordkeeping requirements and the policies provided to you as part of the clinical intake process.

HIPAA & Protected Health Information

The privacy practices governing psychotherapy services are separate from this general website privacy policy.

If you become a client, you may receive additional documentation describing how your health information is collected, used, stored, disclosed, and protected, including any applicable Notice of Privacy Practices and informed consent documentation.

Nothing on this webpage is intended to replace those clinical privacy documents.

Cookies, Analytics & Website Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies that help the website function properly and provide information about how visitors interact with the site.

The website platform or other third-party tools may collect general usage and technical information for purposes such as website functionality, security, performance measurement, and analytics.

You may be able to limit or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some portions of the website function.

Third-Party Services & External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including scheduling platforms, client portals, insurance resources, social media platforms, or other external resources.

These third-party websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies, terms of use, and security practices.

I am not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, security, or accuracy of third-party websites or services. Following an external link is at your own discretion.

Scheduling & Client Portal

If this website links to an external scheduling system, electronic health record, or client portal, information submitted through that platform is governed by the privacy and security practices applicable to that service and, when applicable, the policies governing your clinical care.

The presence of a scheduling or portal link on this website does not guarantee availability, acceptance as a client, insurance coverage, or the establishment of a therapist-client relationship.

Insurance Information

Any insurance information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes.

Participation with insurance plans, benefits, eligibility, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, reimbursement, and coverage are subject to change and may vary based on your individual insurance plan.

You are responsible for confirming your benefits and understanding your financial responsibility for services. Acceptance of an insurance company does not guarantee that every plan offered by that company is accepted or that services will be covered.

No Guarantee of Results

Psychotherapy is highly individualized, and outcomes vary from person to person.

Descriptions of therapeutic services, approaches, specialties, or potential benefits on this website are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute a promise or guarantee of any particular result.

Educational Content

Any articles, FAQs, resources, blog posts, social media content, or educational materials associated with this website are intended for general educational purposes only.

They should not be used to diagnose or treat a mental health or medical condition and should not be interpreted as individualized professional advice.

If information on this website raises questions about your mental or physical health, consider discussing those concerns with an appropriately qualified professional who can evaluate your individual circumstances.

Professional Licensure & Location of Services

Psychotherapy services are provided only where I am legally authorized to practice and when the client's location and circumstances permit me to provide services in accordance with applicable professional requirements.

Information on this website regarding service locations or licensure is subject to change.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the written content, branding, graphics, artwork, photographs, design elements, and other original materials appearing on this website are owned by or licensed for use by Maris Weston and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Website content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, modified, sold, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission, except where otherwise permitted by law.

Accessibility

I am committed to making this website reasonably accessible and usable for visitors with disabilities.

If you experience difficulty accessing information or using a feature of this website, please contact me so that I can make reasonable efforts to provide the information or assistance you need through an alternative method.

Changes to This Policy

The content of this Legal, Privacy & Website Terms page may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website, practice operations, technology, or applicable requirements.

The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. Continued use of the website after an update constitutes acknowledgment of the revised terms.

Contact

If you have questions about this website, these terms, or the privacy practices described on this page, please contact:

Maris Weston, LCSW

For questions specifically concerning your clinical records, privacy rights, or psychotherapy services as an existing client, please use the communication methods provided through the practice rather than a general website contact form.