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This website is owned by Clay Collaborative, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Professional Corporation, a California-based Professional Corporation (“Company”, “I” , “we” or “us”). By viewing this site, related social media accounts, or email newsletters (collectively referred to as the “digital content”), or utilizing any information provided, you agree to the Professional Disclaimer set forth below (and general digital Terms of Use). If you do not agree to these, please do not continue to view this website.
This digital content for informational purposes only and does not represent a client/therapist relationship. This digital content is meant to provide free and helpful information, and to inform you about the psychotherapy services that we offer as a part of our private practice.
Miriam Duston and Samantha “Sammy” Faulkender are Licensed Clinical Social Workers, certified by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, who maintain a private practice in Sacramento, CA. We do not provide clinical diagnoses or advice via this digital content. This digital content is not intended to provide mental health treatment and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The client/therapist relationship begins after the following actions have occurred: (1) you have attended an in-person consultation with us, (2) we both have agreed to work together during that consultation or in subsequent email or phone correspondence, and (3) you have submitted signed informed consent and intake documentation via the patient portal system for our practice.
The information provided in this digital content is not a replacement for psychotherapy or consultation services. The information in this digital content is not intended to replace medical advice. We are not Medical Providers (Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, etc.). By using this website, related social media accounts, and receiving email newsletters, you agree and acknowledge that we are not providing medical advice or mental health advice in any way. Always seek the advice of your own Medical Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your personal health or the use of any medications, herbs or supplements you are currently taking, and before acting upon any ideas or information shared via this digital content. Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of information you have read in this digital content. Do not start or stop taking any medications without speaking to your own Medical Provider. If you have or suspect that you have a medical or mental health problem, contact your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider promptly.
This website does not provide legal or financial advice, and by consenting to this disclaimer and terms of use, you do not hold us liable for any errors, omissions, damages or losses that occur from its use by you or any user. We do our best to provide accurate information that helps people in their lives, but you agree that we are not liable for your choices or actions, and we are not providing any financial or legal services.
In sum, you assume full responsibility for using the information in this digital content, and you understand and agree that Miriam Duston, Samantha Faulkender, and their affiliates are not responsible or liable for any claim, loss, or damage resulting from its use by you or any user. We try to keep the information on this site, related social media accounts, and email newsletters as accurate as possible, however, we do not claim any warranty or guarantee concerning its accuracy, timeliness and completeness, express or implied, including warranties or fitness for a particular purpose.
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We do not guarantee results or outcomes for either professional consultation or therapy, as results will differ for each person. Results depend on you and how you implement and integrate what you learn. If you become a client of ours, we will give you a copy of our informed consent policies discussing the risks and benefits of working with us, and we will review these together in our first session.
You assume all risks in utilizing this website. As with all situations, there are sometimes unknown individual risks and circumstances that can arise during use of our website that cannot be foreseen that can influence or reduce results. You understand that any suggestion or recommendation on or through our website, social media accounts, or email is to be taken at your own risk, with no liability on our part.
By using this digital content, you agree to absolve us of any liability or loss that you or any other person may incur from use of the information, products or materials that you request or receive through or on our website or email. You agree that we will not be liable to you, or to any other individual, company or entity, for any type of damages, including direct, indirect, special, incidental, equitable or consequential loss or damages, for use of or reliance on our digital content. You agree that we do not assume liability for accidents, delays, injuries, harm, loss, damage, death, lost profits, personal or business interruptions, misapplication of information, physical or mental disease or condition or issue, or any other type of loss or damage due to any act or default by us or anyone acting as our agent, consultant, affiliate, joint venture partner, employee, shareholder, director, staff, team member, or anyone otherwise affiliated with us or our business, who is engaged in delivering content on or through this website, social media accounts or email.
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We do not have financial affiliate relationships with people, products or programs for our psychotherapy services. If we make a recommendation or referral in our digital content or to a current client, we receive no financial compensation or reward for doing so, as this would be in violation of our personal and professional ethics, as well as state licensing regulations.
It’s important to us you are always fully-informed, know what to expect, and feel safe in our interactions, even if it is only by visiting this website or receiving our emails. These Professional Disclaimers are in place for all of us to be clear about who we are, how we help, and what is expected. Our Privacy Policy is also in place to protect you, your personal information, and your trust in our business. By utilizing our digital content you agree to this Disclaimer, the Privacy Policy, and the general digital Terms of Use.
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