Disclaimer
Effective Date: June 30, 2026
Website: www.HollyMarkleyLPC.com
Practice: Holly P. Markley, LPC, PLLC
Contact: HollyMarkleyLPC@gmail.com
This Disclaimer applies to your use of www.HollyMarkleyLPC.com, including all pages, content, resources, articles, blog posts, downloads, forms, scheduling links, social media links, and other materials provided by Holly P. Markley, LPC, PLLC.By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to this Disclaimer. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
1. Website Disclaimer Only
This Disclaimer applies only to the public website and website-related content. It does not replace any informed consent, telehealth consent, financial agreement, HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, or other client documents that may be provided if you become a client of the Practice.
2. Educational and Informational Purposes Only
The information on this website is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any mental health condition, medical condition, relationship issue, or personal concern.Website content should not be understood as professional counseling, therapy, medical care, legal advice, financial advice, or emergency support.Although Holly P. Markley is a Licensed Professional Counselor, website content is general in nature and may not be appropriate for your specific needs, circumstances, diagnosis, history, relationships, risk factors, or location.
3. No Counselor-Client Relationship
Using this website does not create a counselor-client, therapist-client, fiduciary, professional, or confidential relationship between you and Holly P. Markley, LPC, PLLC.A counselor-client relationship is created only after the appropriate intake process has been completed, services have been determined to be clinically appropriate and legally permitted, required client documents have been reviewed and signed, and both you and the Practice agree to begin counseling services.Reading website content, downloading resources, submitting a contact form, sending an email, leaving a voicemail, using a scheduling link, or interacting with the Practice online does not create a counselor-client relationship.
4. Not a Substitute for Counseling or Medical Care
The information on this website is not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, medical care, medication management, psychiatric care, legal guidance, or other professional services.Do not disregard, delay, or avoid seeking professional help because of something you read on this website.If you have concerns about your mental health, physical health, medication, diagnosis, safety, relationships, or wellbeing, consult with an appropriate licensed professional who can assess your specific situation.
5. Not for Emergencies or Crisis Support
This website is not designed or intended for emergency communication, crisis counseling, or urgent mental health support.The website, email, contact forms, voicemail, scheduling links, and social media accounts are not monitored continuously. You should not use them to communicate urgent or emergency information.If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, believe you may harm yourself or someone else, or need immediate help, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.If you are in emotional distress, experiencing suicidal thoughts, or need crisis support, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or use the 988 chat service.
6. No Guarantees
Counseling can be helpful, but outcomes vary. Holly P. Markley, LPC, PLLC does not guarantee any specific outcome, result, improvement, diagnosis, treatment effect, relationship change, symptom reduction, or timeline.Any examples, descriptions, articles, resources, or educational materials on this website are for general information only. They should not be interpreted as promises, guarantees, or predictions about what may happen in your life or counseling process.Your experience may differ from the examples or information provided on this website.
7. Accuracy of Information
The Practice makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and helpful information, but does not guarantee that all website content is complete, current, accurate, or applicable to your situation.Mental health information, counseling standards, telehealth rules, privacy laws, and professional requirements may change over time. Website content may not always reflect the most current information.The Practice reserves the right to update, change, remove, or revise website content at any time without notice.
8. Services and Location Limitations
Information on this website does not mean that counseling services are available to every person in every location.Counseling and telehealth services are subject to licensing laws, professional rules, availability, and clinical appropriateness. The Practice may only provide counseling services where legally permitted and clinically appropriate.
9. Communication Disclaimer
Contacting the Practice through this website, ordinary email, voicemail, text message, online scheduling, or social media does not guarantee a response and does not create a counselor-client relationship.Electronic communications may not be secure or confidential. Please do not submit sensitive clinical information, protected health information, detailed personal history, crisis information, or other highly private information through non-secure methods.If you become an established client, please follow the communication policies provided in your client documents.
10. Third-Party Links and Resources
This website may contain links to third-party websites, articles, directories, platforms, resources, scheduling tools, payment systems, client portals, or other services.These links are provided for convenience only. Holly P. Markley, LPC, PLLC does not control, endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for third-party websites, resources, services, privacy practices, or content.You are responsible for reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party website or platform you use.
11. Reviews, Testimonials, and Public Comments
Counseling is confidential and ethically sensitive. If testimonials, reviews, comments, or personal stories appear on or about this Practice, they should not be understood as guarantees of similar outcomes.If you choose to post a public review, comment, or social media interaction, please understand that doing so may reveal personal information. To protect confidentiality, the Practice may not confirm or deny whether someone is or has been a client.Please do not post private clinical information, crisis details, or confidential personal information in public spaces.
12. Personal Responsibility
By using this website, you understand that you are responsible for your own decisions, actions, and use of the information provided.You agree not to rely solely on website content when making decisions about your mental health, medical care, relationships, safety, legal matters, or other important life circumstances.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Disclaimer, please contact:
Holly P. Markley, LPC, PLLC
Website: www.HollyMarkleyLPC.com
Email: HollyMarkleyLPC@gmail.com
Phone: 540.895.8180
Mailing Address: PO Box 442 Woodstock, VA 22664