Disclaimer
Last updated: September 23, 2026
This website is owned and operated by Jody Pratt, LMFT, doing business as Jody Pratt Counseling.
By viewing this website or using anything made available on or through it, including but not limited to blog posts, downloadable guides, consultation scheduling, contact forms, e-mails, social media, or other communication (collectively, the "Website"), you agree to accept all parts of this Disclaimer. If you do not agree, please do not access or use this Website.
For Educational and Informational Purposes Only
Everything provided on this Website is for educational and informational purposes only, intended as a self-help resource for your own personal use.
Not Mental Health or Medical Advice
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Arizona License #15573) practicing in the Phoenix/Mesa, Arizona area. This Website is not a substitute for therapy, and using it does not create a therapist-client relationship. That relationship begins only after an initial consultation and signed consent for services. I do not diagnose or provide treatment through this Website, blog content, or downloadable guides. I am not a physician, psychiatrist, or nurse practitioner, and nothing here is medical advice. Information on this Website related to your mental health, relationships, family, or any other area of your life is not a replacement for individualized care from your own medical or mental health provider. Always consult your own provider with questions about your specific situation, and never delay seeking care or disregard professional advice because of something you read here. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, contact your provider, local emergency services, or a crisis line right away.
Scheduling a Consultation
This Website may offer the option to schedule a consultation through a linked, HIPAA-compliant scheduling platform (currently via Zoom). Scheduling a consultation does not by itself establish a therapist-client relationship; that relationship begins once informed consent has been reviewed and signed. I am not responsible for the technical performance of third-party scheduling or video platforms, though I select and use only platforms that meet HIPAA compliance standards for client confidentiality.
Contact Form
This Website includes a contact form that transmits your information directly to Carepatron, a third-party practice management platform I use to manage client communications and records. Carepatron is not owned or operated by me, and I am not responsible for the technical performance or security practices of third-party platforms beyond my own diligence in selecting a platform appropriate for handling client information. Submitting the contact form does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
Not Legal or Financial Advice
I am not an attorney, accountant, or financial advisor. Nothing on this Website is intended as legal or financial advice, and it is not a substitute for guidance from your own attorney or financial advisor. While I take care in preparing content for this Website, I cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions and accept no liability for any loss you may incur. Always seek independent legal or financial counsel for your specific circumstances.
Personal Responsibility
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily and are solely responsible for your own choices, actions, and results. You accept full responsibility for the consequences of using, or not using, information found on this Website, and agree to use your own judgment before applying anything from the blog, guides, or other content to your own life or family.
No Guarantees
My role is to support and inform, not to guarantee any particular outcome. Results vary by individual and depend on many factors outside my control, including your own effort, circumstances, and follow-through. Nothing on this Website should be read as a promise of specific results.
Testimonials
Any testimonials or client experiences referenced on this Website are shared for illustration only, with the explicit permission of the individuals involved. They reflect one person's experience and are not a guarantee that others will achieve similar results.
Assumption of Risk
Use of this Website, its blog content, and its downloadable guides is at your own risk. While rare, there is always some possibility that information could be misapplied or misunderstood in a way that affects your wellbeing, and you agree to assume that risk when using this Website.
Limitation of Liability
By using this Website, you agree that I am not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, this Website, its blog, or its downloadable content.
Indemnification
You agree to hold harmless and indemnify me, and anyone affiliated with my practice, from any claims or damages arising out of your use of this Website.
No Warranties
I make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the performance, accuracy, or completeness of this Website or its content.
Errors and Omissions
I make every effort to keep information on this Website accurate and current, but it may contain unintentional errors. I am not responsible for the accuracy of external sources referenced in blog posts or elsewhere on this site.
No Endorsement
Links to other individuals', businesses', or organizations' content do not constitute my endorsement of them, and their linking to my Website does not constitute my endorsement of theirs.
Contact Me
If you have questions about this Disclaimer, please contact me at admin@jodyprattcounseling.com.