Website Terms & Educational Disclaimer

    Last updated: October 16, 2026

    This website is operated by Westside Counseling Ltd. By using this website, you agree to these plain-language terms.

    Educational information only

    The pages and blog articles on this site are general educational information. They are not therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice, and they are not a substitute for care from a qualified professional.

    No counseling relationship from using the site

    Reading this website, sending a contact form, or emailing us does not create a counseling relationship. Counseling begins only after scheduling and intake are completed.

    In a crisis

    This website and our contact form are not monitored for emergencies. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, call 911, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or go to the nearest emergency room.

    No guarantees

    Counseling results and the length of treatment differ for each person. We do not guarantee any outcome.

    Links to other sites

    We link to other websites, including Grow Therapy. Those sites have their own terms and privacy policies.

    Site content

    Text and images on this site belong to Westside Counseling Ltd. or are used with permission. Please do not copy them for commercial use without asking.

    Your rights are not affected

    Nothing in these terms limits any right you have under law as a client or consumer. See our Website Privacy Policy.

    Governing law

    These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.