Social Media Policy

Social Media

Therapists are not permitted to “accept friend requests” on their personal social media sites such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. Adding clients as “friends” on the sites listed previously, compromises the client's confidentiality, privacy, and blurs the boundaries of a therapeutic relationship. 

I use Instagram to share psychoeducation with individuals who choose to follow my professional page. It is not a requirement that clients follow my professional Instagram page. The information I post is not a substitute for in-person / virtual therapy.

You are welcome to “like” and or “follow” In-Balance Psychotherapy’s Instagram and Facebook page. In order to maintain ethical boundaries however, the practice will not follow you back, answer any direct messages, or reply back to any comments. If you need to contact me between sessions, please use email or phone.

I do not “google” my clients or look up any information on them for any reason. If I do come across your information online, I will avoid reading content.

Website

I have a professional website that is accessible to clients. It displays information about my practice, including fees, services, and information about who I am as a therapist and what areas of therapy I specialize in. You are welcome to access and review the information included on my website. If you have any questions, please reach out to me via email or phone. You can also use the contact form on the Contact page of my website.

Email & Telehealth Platform

I prefer using email to arrange or modify appointments only. In-Balance Psychotherapy uses a HIPAA complaint email server and Telehealth platform that is secure and confidential.

Thank you for taking the time to review the In-Balance Psychotherapy’s Social Media Policy. If you have any questions or concerns about any of the procedures or policies, please reach out to me so we can discuss further.