Terms of Use & Emergency Disclaimer
Welcome to east-counseling.com. This website is owned and operated by East Mental Health Counseling PLLC (“the Practice”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.
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1. Not for Emergencies
This website and its contact forms are not monitored 24/7 and are not intended for emergency or crisis communications. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, or if you are concerned about your safety or the safety of others:
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Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
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Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) in the United States.
2. No Provider-Patient Relationship
The information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. Use of this site, or communication with East Mental Health Counseling PLLC via the contact form or email, does not create a therapist-patient or provider-patient relationship. A formal relationship is only established after an intake process, verification of insurance/payment, and the signing of a formal "Informed Consent for Treatment" agreement with one of our providers.
3. Telehealth Services & Jurisdiction
East Counseling provides telehealth services. Our providers are licensed to practice in New York and Washington. By using this site to seek services, you acknowledge that you must be physically located in one of these states at the time of your appointment to receive treatment.
4. Insurance and Billing
While we accept various insurance plans, East Mental Health Counseling PLLC does not guarantee that your specific plan will cover services.
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It is the user's responsibility to verify out-of-network or in-network benefits with their insurance carrier.
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Any information provided on this site regarding insurance is subject to change.
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The Practice is not responsible for any costs incurred due to insurance denials.
5. Use of Third-Party Tools (Zocdoc & Analytics)
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Scheduling: We use Zocdoc for appointment booking. Your use of Zocdoc is governed by their terms and privacy policies.
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Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track website usage. By using this site, you consent to the collection of non-identifying data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, logos, and images, is the property of East Mental Health Counseling PLLC and is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce or distribute any content without our express written permission.
7. Limitation of Liability
East Mental Health Counseling PLLC and its providers shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use this website, or from any unauthorized access to information submitted via the contact form. We do not warrant that the website will be error-free or uninterrupted.
8. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these terms, please contact us at:
East Mental Health Counseling PLLC
info@east-counseling.com