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This website and its contact forms are not monitored 24/7. If you feel like harming yourself or just need someone to talk to right now, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call 911 and ask for a CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Officer (they have special training), or go to the nearest emergency room. These resources are available 24/7. Mobile Crisis Units are also available 24/7, and they may come to your location to assess the situation. They can be reached at 866-275-9552 or https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/mental-health-developmental-disabilities-and-substance-use-services/crisis-services/find-mobile-crisis-team
No Professional-Client Relationship
The information provided on this website - including blog posts, events, and other resources - is for educational purposes only. Use of this website does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Alysia W. McGlone or Embodied Moments Counseling Services, PLLC. A formal relationship is only established after an intake session and a signed Informed Consent for Treatment.
Informational Purposes, Not Medical Advice
The resources shared on this website are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified provider with questions regarding a medical or mental health condition.
Confidentiality & Electronic Communication
In these cases, when a legal exemption does not apply, this practice will never share your information unless you give written permission:
Marketing purposes
Sale of your personal information
Most sharing of psychotherapy notes
To employers
Family members or others to whom you have not given express written or oral permission
[Download the Privacy Policy & HIPAA Notice (PDF)] For a complete description of your rights and choices, and this Practice’s responsibilities regarding the use and disclosure of your personal information.
Please be aware that internet communication (email, contact forms, social media) is not 100% secure. Avoid sending sensitive or confidential clinical information through these channels.
Mandated Reporting (North Carolina)
Under North Carolina law, there are exceptions to confidentiality, including the:
Mandated reporting of suspected child or elder abuse to your county’s Department of Social Services (DSS), law enforcement (police/sheriff), or the district attorney.
Situations where there is an imminent danger to self or others.
Assumption of Risk & "As Is" Basis
All content is provided for informational purposes on an "as is" basis with no guarantees of specific outcomes. Use of this website does not constitute a therapist-client relationship. By using this site, you agree that Embodied Moments Counseling Services, PLLC - and its members, employees, or agents - are not liable for any decisions made or damages resulting from the use of this information. If you find that the information provided here does not align with your needs, you are invited to discontinue use of the site and consult with a licensed professional for personalized guidance.
