Believe In Yourself Counseling INC
Lauren Craney, LMHC
Effective Date: October 15, 2026
Welcome to Believe In Yourself Counseling INC, operated by Lauren Craney, LMHC. By accessing or using this website, visitors agree to these Terms and Conditions. Visitors who do not agree should discontinue use.
1. Purpose of the Website
This website provides information about mental health services, professional qualifications, therapeutic approaches, referrals, and appointment inquiries.
Believe In Yourself Counseling INC provides virtual psychotherapy exclusively to adult women, subject to clinical appropriateness, Florida licensure requirements, and availability.
Website content is informational and does not replace professional assessment, diagnosis, or treatment.
2. User Eligibility
This website is intended for adults seeking information about mental health services. No account is required to access public website content. Third-party scheduling, billing, or telehealth platforms may require separate registration and acceptance of their terms.
3. Appointments and Professional Relationship
Submitting an inquiry or accessing this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship. A professional relationship begins only after appropriate intake, informed consent, and acceptance into services.
Appointments, cancellations, payments, and insurance billing are governed by the practice’s separate informed consent and financial policies.
4. Privacy and Confidentiality
Believe In Yourself Counseling INC respects visitor privacy and handles personal information in accordance with applicable laws, including HIPAA where applicable.
Sensitive clinical information should not be submitted through general website forms, standard email, or unsecured messaging.
Additional information is available in the Privacy Policy and applicable Notice of Privacy Practices.
5. SMS Messages and Communications
By expressly opting in, individuals consent to receive SMS messages from Believe In Yourself Counseling INC regarding appointment reminders, scheduling, and administrative communications.
- Frequency: Message frequency varies.
- Charges: Message and data rates may apply.
- Opt-Out: Reply STOP to discontinue SMS messages.
- Assistance: Reply HELP or contact 407-501-6169.
- Privacy: Mobile contact information and SMS consent information are not shared with third parties or affiliates for independent marketing purposes.
- Consent: Optional SMS consent is not a condition of receiving psychotherapy services.
Marketing messages, if offered, require any separate consent mandated by applicable law.
Text messaging is not guaranteed to be secure, immediately received, or continuously available and should not be used for emergencies.
6. Prohibited Conduct
Website users agree not to misuse the website, submit unlawful or harmful content, impersonate others, attempt unauthorized access, interfere with website functionality, or collect information through unauthorized automated methods.
Believe In Yourself Counseling INC reserves the right to restrict access when necessary to protect website security and operations.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The website and its informational content are provided “as is” and “as available.” Uninterrupted access, error-free operation, and completeness of website content are not guaranteed.
Website information does not constitute individualized mental health advice.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Believe In Yourself Counseling INC and its representatives shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from website use.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, including liability arising from professional negligence or violations of applicable law.
These limitations apply only to website use and do not alter professional responsibilities or client rights associated with psychotherapy services.
9. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, website users agree to indemnify and hold Believe In Yourself Counseling INC harmless from third-party claims, damages, and reasonable expenses arising from unlawful website use or material violations of these Terms.
This provision does not waive client rights or limit professional obligations.
10. Modification of Terms
Believe In Yourself Counseling INC may revise these Terms to reflect operational, technological, or legal changes. Updates become effective when posted unless otherwise specified. Continued website use constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, subject to applicable federal law and mandatory legal protections.
12. Contact Information
Believe In Yourself Counseling INC
Lauren Craney, LMHC
386 S Atlantic Ave #1121
Ormond Beach, FL 32176-7143
Phone: 407-501-6169
Website: https://believeinyourselfcounseling.com/
Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to the practice through the website.
Emergency Notice: This website is not monitored for emergencies. For immediate emergencies, call 911. For suicide or mental health crisis support in the United States, call or text 988.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms govern use of this website and supersede prior website-use terms. They do not replace or modify separate psychotherapy informed consent, privacy notices, financial agreements, or other legally required clinical documents.