Disclaimer

This disclaimer notice applies to Whispers of Serenity Counseling and Consulting PLLC and Teinesha Smallwood, LCSW. 

Website Use

The information provided on this website is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional mental health care, medical care, diagnosis, treatment, or legal advice. Please consult a qualified professional regarding your individual needs and circumstances.

Viewing this website, submitting an inquiry, or interacting with its content does not create a therapist-client or other professional relationship with Teinesha Smallwood, LCSW, or Whispers of Serenity Counseling and Consulting PLLC. A therapeutic relationship is established only after the required intake and consent process has been completed and services have formally begun.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Whispers of Serenity Counseling and Consulting PLLC and Teinesha Smallwood, LCSW, make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of the information, treatments, services, or third-party resources or images referenced on this website. Visitors are responsible for consulting qualified professionals before making health-related or legal decisions. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Whispers of Serenity Counseling and Consulting PLLC and Teinesha Smallwood, LCSW, disclaim liability for decisions or actions taken based on this website or any external websites linked from it.

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Social Media Use

Content shared on social media accounts belonging to Whispers of Serenity Counseling and Consulting PLLC or Teinesha Smallwood, LCSW, is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not mental health advice and is not intended to replace assessment, diagnosis, consultation, or treatment from a qualified professional.

Following, viewing, liking, commenting on, or sharing social media content does not establish a therapist-client or business relationship. Emails, direct messages, website inquiries, and other electronic communications also do not create such a relationship. A therapeutic relationship begins only after the required intake and consent process has been completed and services have formally begun.

Social media is not a confidential or secure method of communication. To protect your privacy, current and former clients are encouraged not to identify themselves as clients, discuss clinical matters, post reviews, or send personal or clinical information through comments or direct messages. Whispers of Serenity Counseling and Consulting PLLC does not solicit testimonials or reviews from current or former clients.

Social media, email, and website inquiries are not monitored continuously and should not be used for emergencies. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

If you have questions about this disclaimer or would like to learn more about services, please contact Teinesha Smallwood by telephone, email, the website contact form, or Psychology Today. You may also use Psychology Today or another reputable therapist directory to explore additional providers and services that may meet your needs.