Discreet Therapy Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: September 2, 2025

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website http://discreet-therapy.com (“Website”), operated by Dawn Feldpausch, LCSW, doing business as (dba) Discreet Therapy (“Discreet Therapy,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not use this Website.

1. Informational Use Only

  • This Website is for general informational and advertising purposes only.

  • Content on this Website, including blog posts or resources, does not constitute professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

  • Visiting or using this Website does not create a therapist-client relationship.

2. Appointment Requests and SimplePractice

  • Clicking the “Request Appointment” button redirects you to SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant platform used for scheduling, secure messaging, telehealth sessions, and billing.

  • Any information you submit in SimplePractice is governed by HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), provided at the start of services.

  • Requesting an appointment through SimplePractice does not by itself establish a therapist-client relationship. A professional relationship begins only after intake paperwork is completed and services are formally initiated.

3. Intellectual Property

  • All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and design, is the property of Discreet Therapy and protected under copyright and intellectual property laws.

  • You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only.

  • You may not copy, distribute, modify, or exploit any content without prior written permission.

4. Third-Party Services

This Website uses third-party platforms and services to operate, and by using this Website you acknowledge that these providers may collect or process certain information under their own privacy policies:

  • Google – analytics, advertising tools, and reCAPTCHA for security

  • WordPress – website content management system

  • SiteGround – website hosting and server security

  • SimplePractice – HIPAA-compliant scheduling and secure communications

  • Psychology Today – referral directory listing and traffic source

  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X) – links to official Discreet Therapy pages

We do not control the privacy or security practices of these providers, and your use of third-party services is governed by their individual terms and policies.

5. Limitation of Liability

  • Discreet Therapy makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information on this Website.

  • You agree that Discreet Therapy, its owner, affiliates, or agents shall not be liable for any damages (direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential) resulting from your use of, or reliance on, this Website or its content.

  • Use of this Website is at your own risk.

6. No Emergency Services

  • This Website is not a substitute for emergency medical or psychiatric services.

  • If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 immediately or dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

7. User Responsibilities

By using this Website, you agree:

  • Not to misuse or disrupt the Website

  • Not to attempt unauthorized access to servers, systems, or data

  • Not to submit PHI through this Website (all PHI must be submitted through SimplePractice)

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Florida.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact:

Dawn Feldpausch, LCSW, dba Discreet Therapy
Email: info@discreet-therapy.com
Phone: (813) 358-7644
Mailing Address: 14302 Bond St. Hudson, FL. 34667

Legal Notice: These Terms and Conditions apply only to the public-facing Discreet Therapy website. Clinical services and PHI are governed separately by our HIPAA-compliant Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) through SimplePractice.