Social Media Policy & Disclaimer

 By visiting any social media page affiliated with The Healing Effect LLC (including Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook) you acknowledge, understand, and agree with the following social media policy and disclaimer:

The information contained from The Healing Effect linked social media pages and guest appearances on podcasts and/or press/news stations is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.

This content is not intended to be a replacement for therapy, diagnosis, treatment, advice, or psychological care. These accounts are intended to share interesting, educational, and/or informative content and resources related to mental health. Reliance on information provided on linked pages (Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook) is solely at your own risk. The Healing Effect LLC, Stefanny Balestracci, MA, LPC, therapists and staff employed by The Healing Effect LLC, assumes no responsibility or risk for your use of this page. Stefanny Balestracci, MA, LPC and The Healing Effect LLC is not liable for any advice or information provided on these sites, all of which is provided on an “as-is” basis, and assumes no liability for diagnosis, treatment, decisions, or actions made in reliance upon information contained on social media pages. No warranties, either express or implied, are made on the information that is provided.

Legally and ethically, I am unable to provide diagnostic/therapeutic services via e-mail, direct messages, likes, comments, or live appearances on social media websites. Any communication on these platforms (e-mail, “book now,” “contact,” direct messages, “live” interactions, comments, likes, follows, or reactions) does not constitute a therapeutic relationship and is not implied to be professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice. These platforms are intended to provide education about mental health, psychology, and general therapy information. All communication is intended to be generalized educational information. These are not secure and encrypted platforms, so please do not share sensitive information. Please consult your doctor or mental health provider regarding support on your health and well-being.

If you are in a crisis, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency department. If you’re not in immediate danger, but would like someone to speak with, you can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.