Disclaimer

Last updated: October 7, 2026

This website is for general information

The content on this website, including our blog, FAQs, and resources, is for general educational purposes. It is not medical, psychological, or legal advice, and it isn't a substitute for an assessment or treatment from a licensed professional who knows your situation.

Visiting the site doesn't make you a client

Reading our website, sending a message, or completing the "Therapist vibe check" does not create a therapist-client relationship. That relationship begins only after a free consultation, your agreement to work together, and completion of our intake paperwork in the client portal.

Not for emergencies

We do not provide crisis or emergency services, and messages sent through this website, email, or text are not monitored around the clock. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line), or call 911 if you or someone else is in immediate danger.

Where we provide services

Our therapists are licensed in Missouri and Illinois, and therapy is available only to people who are located in one of those states during each session. Couples therapy is available in Illinois. All sessions are online.

Coaching and consulting are not therapy

When CLS offers coaching or consulting, those services are separate from therapy. They are not mental health treatment, are not billed to insurance, and do not involve diagnosis. A person cannot be both a therapy client and a coaching client at CLS at the same time.

Research, statistics, and outside links

We cite research and statistics from sources we believe are reliable, such as the National Institute of Mental Health, the CDC, and peer-reviewed journals, and we link to the original sources so you can read them yourself. Research changes over time, and statistics describe groups of people, not any one person. Links to outside websites are provided for convenience. We don't control those sites and aren't responsible for their content.

Individual results vary

Therapy is a collaborative process, and every person's experience is different. We can't guarantee specific results or timelines.

Questions

If you have questions about this disclaimer, email contact@clscounselingandconsulting.com or call or text 618-515-5890. See our Privacy Policy for how we handle your information.