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This Website, and specifically this Blog, is not meant to provide therapeutic, psychiatric, or counseling advice.


This Website and its content are purely for educational purposes.


Nothing I post should be taken as personal advice.


My posts are not psychotherapy nor a substitute for treatment, and they should not be used to replace professional help.


A therapist-client connection is not formed by the information provided.

This Blog does not request previous or present clients to provide a testimonial, rating, or recommendation.

Comments on this Blog are not confidential, and please always remember that your comments or likes may endanger your confidentiality if you are a current or previous client.


How to Find Help for a Crisis

People in crisis can get immediate help by calling 911.

If you are considering suicide you can also call or text 988, the

National Suicide Lifeline available 24 hours per day,

Every day.

Urgent help is also available at your local hospital emergency room or by contacting your local crisis line.

You can also reference my resource page for additional mental health services:


If you feel like I am a good fit for you as you consider continuing or starting your therapeutic journey, please feel free to reach out to me and schedule a free 20-30 minute virtual consultation where I can answer all questions and explore if I am a good fit for you at this time:

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The content provided on this website is intended solely for general educational and informational purposes and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Information shared here may not reflect the most current psychological research or clinical guidelines and is not tailored to individual needs. Engaging with this website, its materials—whether free or paid—does not establish a therapist-client relationship. If you are experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, or are seeking therapeutic support, we strongly encourage you to consult directly with a licensed mental health professional in your area.  Visitors should not make decisions about their mental health or well-being based solely on the information provided here. Please refrain from sharing personal or sensitive information through this website, as such disclosures may not be protected by therapist-client confidentiality or privacy laws.

 

To uphold professional boundaries and avoid dual relationships, Melissa Barsotti, LCSW, provides all digital products and resources at no cost to current and former clients (within the past seven years). This ensures that no financial relationship exists between Melissa Barsotti and these individuals, in alignment with California law and the ethical standards of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

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