Disclaimer

01Not medical or therapeutic advice

The content available on Rate My Therapist (including all user reviews, ratings, comments, therapist profiles, blog posts, and any other materials) is provided for general informational and directory purposes only. It does not constitute and must not be relied upon as:

• Medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
• Mental health, psychological, or psychiatric advice
• A substitute for consultation with a qualified, licensed mental health professional
• A recommendation to begin, continue, or discontinue any course of treatment
• Professional guidance regarding any medication, therapy modality, or clinical intervention

Always seek the advice of a qualified mental health professional regarding any questions you may have about a mental health condition or treatment. Never disregard professional mental health advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

02Not an emergency service

This platform is not monitored and cannot provide crisis support. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency or is in danger, please reach out to emergency services right away, not this website.

03User reviews are opinions only

All reviews, ratings, and comments submitted to Rate My Therapist are the sole opinions and experiences of the individual submitters. They do not represent the views of Rate My Therapist, its operators, employees, or affiliates.

User reviews:

• Are subjective and may reflect highly personal experiences that differ significantly from those of other clients
• Have not been independently verified, fact-checked, or validated by us
• Do not constitute a professional assessment of any therapist's competence, ethics, or qualifications
• May be incomplete, inaccurate, outdated, or misleading
• Should never be used as the sole basis for selecting a mental health provider

Rate My Therapist expressly disclaims all responsibility for the content, accuracy, legality, or reliability of user-submitted reviews.

04We don't verify credentials

We don't independently verify the credentials, licensure, disciplinary history, or availability of any therapist listed or reviewed on this platform. Appearing here is not an endorsement or certification of any kind.

Before booking with any mental health professional, it's worth taking a few minutes to check:

• Current licensure via your state or national licensing board
• Any disciplinary actions or complaints on record
• Their specializations and training
• Insurance compatibility and fees
• Whether they're the right fit for your specific needs

Your state's professional licensing board website is usually the best place to start.

05No endorsement of listed professionals

The appearance of any therapist, psychologist, counselor, psychiatrist, or other mental health professional on this platform does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, referral, or guarantee of the quality, safety, or suitability of their services. Highly-rated professionals on this platform have not been vetted by us and low-rated professionals have not been found to be unfit by us.

Rate My Therapist is not a licensed mental health referral service, managed care organization, or healthcare network.

06Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Rate My Therapist, its owners, operators, directors, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content
• Any reliance placed on information obtained through this website
• Any interactions with, or services rendered by, any mental health professional found through this platform
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Any other matter relating to this website

This limitation applies regardless of whether such damages are based in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, even if Rate My Therapist has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the linked site by Rate My Therapist.

08Accuracy of information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Rate My Therapist makes no representations or warranties of any kind (express or implied) about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained therein for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

09Jurisdictional variations

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10Changes to this disclaimer

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