Terms of Use | Darcie Brown Therapy

This website, www.darciemft.com (the “Website”), is owned and operated by Darcie Brown Therapy (Darcie Brown, LMFT) (“Darcie Brown Therapy,” “the Practice,” or “the Owner”). By accessing or using this Website, visitors agree to the following Terms of Use. If a visitor does not agree, they should discontinue use of the Website.

1. Educational and Informational Use Only

The Website provides general educational and informational content related to mental health, personal growth, wellness, and related topics. The Website may also reference Darcie Brown Therapy’s professional background, education, training, credentials, licensure, therapeutic modalities (including EMDR training), publications, and media features.

All content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute psychotherapy, mental health treatment, medical care, nutrition counseling, or professional advice of any kind.

Use of this Website, including reading content, reviewing biographical or credential-related information, subscribing to the newsletter, or contacting Darcie Brown Therapy through the Website, does not create a therapist–client relationship.

Individuals experiencing a mental health emergency should contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

2. Therapy Services and Licensure

Darcie Brown Therapy is operated by Darcie Brown, LMFT. She has received specialized clinical training, including training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Psychotherapy services are provided only to individuals physically located in states where Darcie Brown is licensed, which currently include:

California
Missouri
South Carolina

Licensure laws vary by state. References on the Website to training, credentials, therapeutic approaches, publications, or clinical experience should not be interpreted as an offer to provide therapy services in states where Darcie Brown is not licensed, nor as a guarantee that any specific therapeutic modality will be appropriate, available, or effective for every individual.

3. No Medical or Nutrition Advice

Darcie Brown Therapy is not a medical doctor, dietitian, or nutritionist.

The Website may include recipes, nutrition-related content, or general wellness suggestions based on research and personal knowledge. This information is not individualized medical or dietary advice and should not be relied upon as such.

Visitors should consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to diet, supplements, or health-related routines.

4. Email Newsletter

Visitors may choose to subscribe to an email newsletter. By subscribing, they consent to receive occasional emails from Darcie Brown Therapy. Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.

Email addresses are not sold or shared with third parties, except as necessary to operate the email service or to comply with legal obligations.

5. Media Features and Third-Party Publications

The Website may include links to, excerpts from, or references to third-party articles, interviews, podcasts, or publications in which Darcie Brown has been featured or has contributed content, including those displayed on the “In the Media” page.

These features are provided for informational and reference purposes only. Inclusion of third-party media does not imply endorsement, partnership, or ongoing relationship with the publishing outlet unless explicitly stated.

Opinions expressed in third-party publications are those of the original authors or outlets and do not necessarily reflect the views of Darcie Brown Therapy.

6. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Resources

The Website may include links to third-party websites, products, services, or resources, including affiliate links. Darcie Brown Therapy may earn a commission from purchases made through these links, at no additional cost to the visitor.

Resources are shared in good faith; however, Darcie Brown Therapy is not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or policies of third-party websites. Any interactions, purchases, or disputes are solely between the visitor and the third party.

7. Advertising and Sponsorships

The Website does not accept paid advertising for therapy services. Affiliate relationships, where disclosed, do not constitute paid advertisements for clinical care or therapeutic services.

8. Intellectual Property and Images

All original content on the Website, including text, original images, graphics, and downloadable materials, is the property of Darcie Brown Therapy unless otherwise stated and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

The wellness blog may include royalty-free or properly licensed stock images used in accordance with their respective licenses.

Any logos, brand names, images, or trademarks displayed on the Website that are not owned by Darcie Brown Therapy are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification or reference purposes only. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement, affiliation, sponsorship, or partnership unless explicitly stated.

9. Acceptable Use

Visitors agree not to use the Website for unlawful purposes or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or interfere with the Website or its security features.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Darcie Brown Therapy disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, information provided on the Website.

Use of the Website is at the visitor’s own risk.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Hawai'i, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

12. Changes to These Terms

These Terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:

Darcie Brown Therapy
Email: info [at] darciemft.com
Website: www.darciemft.com