Guidelines for Using Our Website

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Effective Date:October 23, 2026

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Welcome to Linardi Therapy Services

Thank you for visiting Linardi Therapy Services. Our website is designed to provide helpful information about our mental health services, therapeutic approach, and practice policies.

 

We are committed to creating an accessible, informative, and respectful online experience.

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Please review these Terms of Use carefully. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge the following terms and conditions.

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using www.linarditherapyservices.com, you acknowledge these Terms of Use.

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If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of this website.

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These Terms of Use govern your interaction with the website and do not replace separate agreements governing professional mental health services, including informed consent, treatment agreements, financial policies, and privacy practices.

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2. Website Purpose and Informational Content

This website provides general information about Linardi Therapy Services, Dr. Nicole Linardi, LMHC, DMFT, and themental health services offered by the practice.

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These services may include individual therapy, therapy for women, anxiety and burnout support, perinatal and postpartum therapy, couples counseling, premarital counseling, infidelity recovery, services for minors, and telehealth.

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All content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as individualized mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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3. No Therapist-Client Relationship

Viewing this website, submitting a contact form, sending an email, or requesting an appointment does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

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A professional therapeutic relationship is established only after appropriate screening, acceptance into care, completion of required intake documentation, and informed consent.

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4. No Medical or Mental Health Advice

The information on this website is not a substitute for individualized mental health assessment, diagnosis, or professional treatment.

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Visitors should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding their personal circumstances.

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Do not delay seeking professional care because of information obtained through this website.

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5. Emergency and Crisis Situations

Linardi Therapy Services does not provide emergency or crisis intervention through this website.

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Website contact forms, general email, and appointment requests are not monitored continuously and should not be used for urgent clinical matters.

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If you are experiencing an immediate emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department.

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For suicide or mental health crisis support in the United States, call or text 988.

6. Appointment Requests and Availability

Submitting an appointment inquiry does not guarantee an appointment or acceptance into treatment.

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Services are subject to scheduling availability, clinical appropriateness, professional licensing requirements, and practice policies.

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Appointments are confirmed only after the practice accepts and schedules the requested service.

7. Fees and Private-Pay Services

Linardi Therapy Services operates as a private-pay mental health practice.

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Information regarding session fees, payment arrangements, cancellation policies, and financial responsibilities is provided separately during the inquiry or intake process.

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Clients may request appropriate payment documentation, including receipts or superbills, when available.

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Any potential out-of-network reimbursement is determined by the client's insurance plan and is not guaranteed by Linardi Therapy Services.

8. Services for Minors

Mental health services for minors are subject to applicable laws governing parental or guardian consent, confidentiality, and access to treatment records.

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A parent or guardian submitting an inquiry on behalf of a minor does not automatically establish legal authority to consent to treatment or access all information related to the minor's care.

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Relevant consent and confidentiality policies will be explained before treatment begins.

9. Telehealth Services

Linardi Therapy Services offers telehealth services to eligible clients physically located in Florida at the time of their appointments, subject to applicable licensing laws and clinical considerations.

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Accessing this website from another state or country does not establish eligibility for telehealth treatment.

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Telehealth clients may be required to verify their physical location, provide emergency contact information, and complete telehealth-specific informed consent documentation.

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10. Electronic Communications and SimplePractice

Linardi Therapy Services uses SimplePractice for scheduling, electronic health records, practice management, and telehealth services.

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Certain website links may direct visitors to the SimplePractice client portal or scheduling platform.

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External services may operate under their own terms of use and privacy policies.

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Visitors should avoid submitting sensitive personal, medical, or mental health information through general website forms or unsecured email.

Existing clients should use the secure communication methods designated by the practice for clinical matters.

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11. Privacy and Confidentiality

Linardi Therapy Services values the privacy and confidentiality of individuals seeking mental health services.

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Our Notice of Privacy Practices explains how protected health information may be used and disclosed, where applicable.

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Our Website Privacy Policy describes how visitor information may be collected, used, and managed through this website.

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Use of this website does not guarantee that general electronic communications are confidential or secure.

12. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, original website content, text, branding, graphics, and other practice-owned materials are the property of Linardi Therapy Services or are used with permission.

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Website content may be viewed for lawful, personal, noncommercial purposes.

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Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of protected materials is prohibited except as permitted by applicable law.

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Third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

This website may contain links to external websites and services, including SimplePractice, Google Maps, social media platforms, and educational resources.

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These third-party services may have independent terms of use and privacy policies.

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Linardi Therapy Services does not control the independent content or privacy practices of third-party websites, except to the extent responsibility is imposed by applicable law.

14. Accuracy and Website Availability

Linardi Therapy Services makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information.

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However, service descriptions, appointment availability, policies, and other website information may change without advance notice.

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We do not guarantee that all website information will remain complete, error-free, or continuously available.

15. Appropriate Website Use

Visitors agree not to misuse this website, interfere with its functionality, attempt unauthorized access to its systems, impersonate others, or use the website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes.

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16. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Linardi Therapy Services disclaims liability arising from reliance on general educational website content, website inte