Effective Date: October 26, 2026
Welcome to the Northampton Area Counseling website, located at nacounseling.org.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Use. Please review them carefully.
Purpose of This Website
This website provides general information about Northampton Area Counseling, participating mental health professionals, available services, and resources related to mental health and wellness.
The information presented is intended for general educational and informational purposes only.
Website content should not be considered a substitute for individualized professional mental health evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or advice.
No Therapist-Client Relationship
Visiting this website, reading its content, or contacting a therapist through information provided on the website does not automatically establish a therapist-client relationship.
A professional therapeutic relationship is established only after the appropriate intake, consent, and acceptance procedures have been completed with an individual provider.
Not for Emergencies
This website is not intended for emergency or crisis communication.
Do not use this website, email, or routine appointment scheduling systems to seek immediate assistance during a mental health emergency.
If you are experiencing an immediate emergency or believe that you or another person is in danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
For suicide or mental health crisis support in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Professional Services and Availability
Information about counseling services, therapists, specialties, treatment approaches, and availability is provided for general reference.
Services, appointment availability, accepted insurance plans, and provider participation may change without notice.
The inclusion of a therapist or service on this website does not guarantee that the provider is accepting new clients or that a particular treatment is appropriate for an individual.
Individual therapists may maintain separate professional practices, policies, scheduling procedures, and administrative arrangements.
Appointment Scheduling and External Services
This website may provide links to third-party electronic health record systems, patient portals, appointment scheduling platforms, or other services used by participating therapists.
These services are operated by third parties and may be subject to separate terms, privacy policies, and security practices.
Northampton Area Counseling does not guarantee the uninterrupted availability or functionality of external scheduling or patient portal systems.
Submitting an appointment request does not guarantee an appointment or acceptance as a client.
Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to keep website information accurate and current.
However, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, or free from errors.
Information may be updated, modified, or removed without prior notice.
External Links and Resources
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, professional organizations, informational resources, or healthcare technology providers.
These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the third party, its services, or its content.
We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, security, or practices of external websites.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the text, graphics, design elements, logos, and other original materials appearing on this website are owned by Northampton Area Counseling or used with appropriate permission.
Website materials may not be reproduced, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without permission from the applicable rights holder, except as permitted by law.
Acceptable Website Use
Visitors agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.
You may not attempt to interfere with website operations, gain unauthorized access to website systems, introduce malicious software, or use the website in a manner that violates applicable laws.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how website-related information may be collected and handled.
Please review that policy for additional information about privacy, cookies, analytics, and third-party services.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided on an “as available” and “as is” basis.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Northampton Area Counseling makes no warranties regarding the uninterrupted availability, reliability, completeness, or accuracy of website content or functionality.
Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to limit rights or protections that cannot legally be waived.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Northampton Area Counseling is not responsible for losses or damages arising from reliance on general website information, temporary website unavailability, or the operation of third-party websites and services.
Nothing in these Terms of Use limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or affects the legal rights of individuals receiving professional healthcare services.
Changes to These Terms
Northampton Area Counseling may revise these Terms of Use periodically to reflect changes in website operations, services, or applicable requirements.
Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms to the extent permitted by law.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without limiting any rights or protections provided by applicable federal law.
Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
Northampton Area Counseling
53 Gothic Street, Suite #1
Northampton, MA 01060
Phone: (413) 320-4711
Email: info@northamptonareacounseling.com
Website: https://nacounseling.org