Terms of Use
Last Updated: March 2026
1. Use of This Website
By accessing this website, you agree to use it for lawful purposes only. You must not use this site in any way that may damage, disable, or impair the website or interfere with others’ use.
2. Not Medical or Mental Health Advice
All content on this website is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, diagnosis, or advice.
Accessing this website or contacting the therapist through it does not establish a therapeutic relationship.
3. No Therapeutic Relationship
A client-therapist relationship is only established after:
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Completion of required intake paperwork
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Mutual agreement to begin services
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Confirmation of services by the therapist
4. Scheduling and Communication
Submitting a contact form or email does not guarantee services or an appointment. The therapist reserves the right to decline services based on fit, availability, or scope of practice.
5. Confidentiality Limitations
While efforts are made to protect your privacy, communication through this website (including forms or email) may not be fully secure. Do not submit sensitive or urgent information through the website.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, downloads, and resources, is the property of the therapist unless otherwise stated.
You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content without written permission.
7. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites. The therapist is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those sites.
8. Limitation of Liability
The therapist is not liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use this website or its content.
9. Social Media Use
This website may link to or reference social media platforms. Engagement with any social media accounts associated with Erica Magsam, PhD, PLP is voluntary and subject to the following:
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Interacting with the therapist on social media (e.g., following, liking, commenting, or messaging) does not establish a therapeutic relationship.
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Direct messaging through social media is not a secure or appropriate method for discussing personal or clinical information.
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Comments or interactions on public posts are visible to others and are not confidential.
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The therapist may not respond to comments or messages in order to protect privacy and maintain professional boundaries.
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Any information shared on social media platforms is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered therapy or personalized advice.
10. Changes to Terms
These terms may be updated at any time. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any changes.
11. Contact
If you have questions about these terms, please contact:
Erica Magsam, PhD, PLP
drericamagsam@gmail.com