Website Terms of Use
The Balance Within Counseling
Elizabeth (Beth) Reece, LPC, CAADC, SAP
Effective September 22, 2026
These Terms of Use apply to your use of www.thebalancewithincounseling.com. They address use of the website only and do not replace any informed consent, privacy notice, or other agreement that applies if you become a client of The Balance Within Counseling.
Informational Purposes Only
Information on this website is provided for general educational and informational purposes. It is not psychotherapy, medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for individualized professional care. Information about counseling or DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) services is general and may not apply to every person or situation.
No Therapist-Client Relationship
Visiting this website, reading its content, sending an email, or submitting the contact form does not create a therapist-client relationship with Elizabeth (Beth) Reece or The Balance Within Counseling. A therapeutic relationship begins only after services have been accepted and the appropriate intake and informed-consent process has been completed.
Contact Form and Communication
The contact form is intended only for requesting information or asking to be contacted about services. Please do not use the website or contact form for emergencies or urgent clinical needs, and limit the information you submit to what is reasonably necessary for us to respond. Submitting a contact request does not guarantee an appointment, acceptance as a client, or an immediate response.
Emergencies and Crisis Situations
This website and its contact form are not monitored for emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If you are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis and need immediate support, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Accuracy of Website Information
Reasonable efforts are made to keep website information accurate and current; however, services, fees, insurance participation, laws, regulations, and other information may change. The Balance Within Counseling does not guarantee that every statement on the website will always be complete or current.
Website Content and Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the text, graphics, logo, downloadable materials, and other original content on this website belong to or are licensed for use by The Balance Within Counseling. They may not be copied, republished, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without permission, except as allowed by law.
Privacy
Clinical privacy practices are described in The Balance Within Counseling Notice of Privacy Practices. Information collected through the website, including the contact form and any website technologies used to operate the site, is addressed separately in the website's privacy information.
Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Use may be updated when the website, services, or applicable requirements change. The current version and effective date will be posted on the website.
The Balance Within Counseling | Elizabeth (Beth) Reece, LPC, CAADC, SAP
41100 Plymouth Road, Suite B1-215, Plymouth, Michigan 48170 | 734-735-8387
thebalancewithincounseling@gmail.com | www.thebalancewithincounseling.com