Privacy Notice

By using this service, I agree to the following:  I understand that I must be at least 18 years of age to use this online counseling service.  I understand that online counseling is not appropriate if I am experiencing a crisis, or having suicidal or homicidal thoughts.  If a life-threatening crisis should occur, I agree to contact a crisis hotline, call 911, or go to the hospital emergency room.  I understand that information shared with the therapist is confidential.  Exceptions include information regarding intentions to harm myself or others, my records being subpoenaed by a judge for court proceedings or information regarding a child being abused.  Otherwise, information regarding my treatment may only be shared with others by my signing a release of information (please review the Privacy Notice).

I understand the limitations of online counseling, and I agree that my online therapist and staff will not be held liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages or loss arising from the use or inability to use the professional services offered.  I also understand that my therapist follows the laws and professional counseling regulations of the State of Missouri (USA).

Once you have submitted an email detailing your problem, you will receive a confirmation email to notify you that your message was received.  Upon receipt of the confirmation, please click on the PayPal button in the email, or on a  PayPal button on this site to make a payment for the session ($35 U.S.).  If you don't already have an account, you may establish one by clicking on the PayPal button to the left (Please note that an account is not required to make a payment with PayPal). 

If  Erika Russina does not feel that she can be of assistance to you, or does not think that online counseling is appropriate, she will notify you in your confirmation email.  You will not be charged for the service in that case.