Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

These Terms of Service and Privacy Policy govern your use of the https://anikadoherty.com website (the “Website”), operated by Anika Doherty, LMFT (“us”, “we”, or “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

1. Clinical Disclaimers

Not Medical or Mental Health Advice

The content provided on this Website—including blog posts, resources, and general information—is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.

No Therapist-Client Relationship

Your use of this Website, including reading its content, downloading resources, or submitting a contact form, does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Anika Doherty, LMFT. A professional therapeutic relationship is only formed after a formal consultation and the signing of specific, legally binding informed consent documents.

Emergency Disclaimer

This Website and its communication channels are not monitored for emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, a mental health crisis, or are having thoughts of harming yourself or others, please do not use this site’s contact forms. Call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 immediately.

No Guarantees

Mental health treatment is highly individualized. We make no guarantees regarding the outcome of therapy, consulting, or the use of any informational resources provided on this Website. Results will vary based on individual circumstances, history, and participation.

2. Federal and State Notices

Notice to California Consumers

The Board of Behavioral Sciences receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of marriage and family therapists. You may contact the board online at www.bbs.ca.gov, or by calling (916) 574-7830.

Good Faith Estimate (No Surprises Act)

Under the federal No Surprises Act, health care providers need to give patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care will cost. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

3. Privacy Policy

We use your data to provide and improve the Website. By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information Collection and Use

While using our Website, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you, such as your email address, first name, last name, and phone number.

Communications and Protected Health Information (PHI): Please be aware that standard email and website contact forms are not entirely secure or confidential. We strongly advise against sharing sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) or detailed personal clinical information through these channels. Please limit initial communications to general inquiries and scheduling.

Tracking and Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Website. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Disclosure of Data

Anika Doherty, LMFT will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation
• Protect and defend the rights or property of Anika Doherty, LMFT
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Website
• Protect the personal safety of users of the Website or the public

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

4. Website Terms of Use

Intellectual Property

All contents of this Website are © 2026 Anika Doherty, LMFT. All rights reserved. The Website and all content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and resources, are the proprietary property of Anika Doherty, LMFT and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without express written permission.

Prohibited Uses

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes. You are prohibited from:

• Using the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, or local laws.
• Engaging in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website.
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website or the servers on which it resides.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Anika Doherty, LMFT be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of, relating to, or in any way connected with your access to, display of, or use of this Website. This includes, but is not limited to, your reliance upon opinions or information appearing on this Website.

Changes to These Policies

We may update our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policies on this page and updating the “effective date” at the top. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or our Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: anika@anikadoherty.com
• Website: https://anikadoherty.com