Terms of use.

Effective Date: October 1, 2026

Last Updated: October 1, 2026

Welcome to the website of [Practice Name / Laury Monk Therapy] (the "Site"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use this Site.

1. No Therapist-Client Relationship

Your use of this Site—including reading content, downloading resources, submitting a contact form, or booking a consultation—does not create a therapist-client, doctor-patient, or any other professional healthcare relationship between you and Laury Monk, AMFT, or her clinical supervisor.

A formal therapeutic relationship is only established after an initial clinical consultation, a mutual agreement to proceed with treatment, and the completion of all required intake forms, including an Informed Consent for Psychotherapy.

2. Informational Purposes Only (Not Medical Advice)

All content provided on this Site, including blog posts, resources, graphics, and external links, is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychiatric, or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Site. Reliance on any information provided on this Site is solely at your own risk.

3. Medical Emergencies

This Site is not designed to handle medical or psychiatric emergencies. The contact forms and scheduling links are for routine inquiries and are not monitored 24 hours a day.

  • If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, feeling suicidal, or fear for your safety or the safety of others, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

  • For immediate crisis support, dial 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).

4. User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose.

  • Submit confidential, sensitive, or Protected Health Information (PHI) through unencrypted website contact forms.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or its scheduling systems.

  • Use the Site to transmit any spam, viruses, or malicious code.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, and downloadable materials—is the property of [Practice Name] and is protected by United States copyright and intellectual property laws. You may read, download, and share content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you give appropriate credit. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without our express written permission.

6. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Google Calendar for scheduling). We do not endorse, monitor, or have control over these third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of use. Accessing any third-party links is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, [Practice Name], Laury Monk, AMFT, and her clinical supervisor shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use this Site or any content provided herein.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. BBS Credential & Supervisor Disclosure

In compliance with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS):

  • Clinician: Laury Monk, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #[XXXXXX])

  • Supervision: Employed and under the clinical supervision of [Supervisor Name, License Type e.g., LMFT/LCSW/LPCC #[XXXXXX]].

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at: