Legal, Privacy & Website Policies

Effective Date: July 2026

Welcome to Highwire Therapy. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the policies outlined below. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out through the Contact page.

Website Information

The information provided throughout this website is intended for educational and informational purposes only. While the content reflects my professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, it should not be considered medical advice, psychological treatment, or a substitute for individualized care.

Reading this website, downloading resources, submitting a contact form, or scheduling a consultation does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

No Therapeutic Relationship

A therapeutic relationship begins only after:

  • We have determined that we're a good clinical fit.

  • Required intake paperwork has been completed.

  • An informed consent agreement has been signed.

  • An initial therapy session has taken place.

Until then, communication through this website, email, or consultation scheduling should not be considered therapy or confidential clinical treatment.

Emergency Services

Highwire Therapy is not an emergency or crisis service.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or believe you may be in immediate danger:

  • Call 911

  • Visit your nearest emergency department

  • Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Please do not use this website, email, or the contact form for urgent mental health concerns.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters.

If you submit information through this website—such as a contact form, consultation request, or email—that information is used solely to respond to your inquiry or provide requested services.

This website may collect limited technical information, including:

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • IP address

  • General geographic location

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

This information is collected through standard website analytics and helps improve website performance and user experience. It is not used to identify you personally.

If cookies are used through Squarespace or third-party services such as Google Analytics, they help understand website traffic and functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

Please note that email and website contact forms are not fully secure methods of communication. If you choose to contact Highwire Therapy, please avoid including sensitive medical or personal information.

If you become a therapy client, your protected health information is governed by HIPAA and will be covered in a separate Notice of Privacy Practices provided during the intake process.

Good Faith Estimate

Under the No Surprises Act, healthcare providers are required to provide clients who are uninsured or choosing not to use insurance with a Good Faith Estimate of expected healthcare costs.

If you are paying privately for therapy services, you have the right to receive an estimate of anticipated charges before services begin.

Your Good Faith Estimate will include expected fees for therapy services and any reasonably anticipated costs associated with your treatment.

Receiving an estimate does not obligate you to begin therapy, and your treatment needs may change over time.

Additional information about your rights under the No Surprises Act can be found at www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website—including written copy, graphics, branding, photographs, logos, downloadable materials, and website design—is the property of Highwire Therapy and is protected by applicable copyright laws.

Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or republished without prior written permission.

You are welcome to share links to this website, but not to reproduce its contents.

Third-Party Links

This website may include links to third-party websites for educational or informational purposes.

Highwire Therapy is not responsible for the content, accuracy, security, or privacy practices of external websites and does not endorse all information found on third-party sites.

Accessibility

Highwire Therapy is committed to creating a website that is accessible to as many people as possible.

If you encounter any difficulty accessing content on this website or require accommodations, please reach out through the Contact page. Reasonable efforts will be made to improve accessibility whenever possible.

Limitation of Liability

By using this website, you acknowledge that all information is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Highwire Therapy shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this website or reliance upon its content.

Your use of this website is voluntary and at your own discretion.

Changes to These Policies

These policies may be updated periodically to reflect changes in laws, regulations, business practices, or website functionality.

The most current version will always be available on this page.

Contact

Highwire Therapy

Chicago, Illinois

In-person therapy in Chicago

Virtual therapy throughout Illinois

If you have questions regarding these policies or this website, please use the Contact page to get in touch.

Last updated: July 2026