Terms & Conditions

1. Informational Purpose Only

 

The content on this website is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, mental health treatment, or diagnosis.

 

Viewing this website or submitting a contact form does not establish a therapist–client or consultant–client relationship. A formal intake process and signed agreement are required before services begin.

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2. Licensure & Jurisdiction

 

Brendan Turner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in the State of Louisiana.

 

Therapy services are provided in accordance with Louisiana state licensure laws and professional ethical standards.

 

Counseling services are available only to individuals physically located in jurisdictions where Brendan is legally authorized to practice at the time of service.

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3. Telehealth Services

 

Telehealth services are provided in compliance with applicable Louisiana laws and regulations governing remote behavioral health services.

 

Clients are responsible for ensuring they are physically located in an approved jurisdiction at the time of session.

 

While reasonable efforts are made to protect confidentiality, electronic communications and telehealth platforms carry inherent risks.

 

Some therapy services may be scheduled or managed through Simple Practice and/or Headway, which operate under their own terms and privacy policies.

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4. Emergency & Crisis Policy

 

This website and its contact forms are not monitored for urgent or emergency communications.

 

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency:

 

• Call 911

• Go to your nearest emergency room

• Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

 

If you are located outside Louisiana, contact local emergency services in your area.

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5. Mandatory Reporting & Duty to Warn (Louisiana)

 

Under Louisiana law, licensed mental health professionals are required to report:

 

• Suspected child abuse or neglect

• Suspected abuse of vulnerable adults

• Threats of serious harm to identifiable individuals

 

Limits to confidentiality are explained in greater detail in the informed consent documents provided at intake.

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6. No Guarantee of Outcomes

 

Therapy and consulting are collaborative processes. Specific outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

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7. Fees, Cancellations & Agreements

 

All services require signed agreements outlining fees, cancellation policies, and scope of services.

 

Website content does not override signed agreements.

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8. Intellectual Property

 

All website content is the intellectual property of Brendan Turner and may not be reproduced without written consent.

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9. Limitation of Liability

 

To the fullest extent permitted by Louisiana law, Brendan Turner shall not be liable for damages arising from use of this website.

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10. Governing Law

 

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana. Any disputes shall be resolved in Louisiana courts of competent jurisdiction.

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11. Updates

 

These Terms may be updated periodically. Continued use constitutes acceptance.