Website Disclaimer

Website Disclaimer

Effective Date: September 15, 2026

The information provided on SaranahCounseling.com is provided by Diane Dawson, LCSW, LLC, doing business as Saranah Counseling, for general informational and educational purposes.

By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

  1. Information Is Not a Substitute for Professional Care

Information provided on this website is not intended to replace professional mental health care, psychotherapy, counseling, medical care, diagnosis, or individualized clinical advice.

Mental health concerns and individual circumstances vary significantly. Information that may be appropriate for one person may not be appropriate for another.

You should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare or mental health professional regarding your individual circumstances.

  1. No Therapist-Client Relationship Is Created

Viewing this website, reading its content, downloading information, submitting a contact form, or communicating through the website does not establish a therapist-client relationship with Diane Dawson, LCSW, or Saranah Counseling.

A clinical relationship is established only after the appropriate intake, consent, and other practice requirements have been completed and Saranah Counseling has agreed to provide services.

  1. Website Content May Change

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and useful information.

However, mental health information, laws, regulations, insurance requirements, professional standards, and other information may change over time.

Saranah Counseling does not guarantee that all information on the website is complete, current, or applicable to every individual circumstance.

  1. No Guarantee of Results

Mental health treatment is individualized.

Saranah Counseling does not guarantee any particular outcome, result, improvement, or response to counseling or other services based on information presented on this website.

  1. Emergencies and Crisis Situations

This website is not an emergency or crisis service.

Do not use the website, website contact form, or email to seek immediate assistance for a mental health emergency.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

You may also call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Email and website communications are not monitored continuously and should not be relied upon for urgent matters.

  1. Educational Content

Articles, resources, worksheets, recommendations, links, and other educational materials made available through the website are intended for general informational purposes.

They are not individualized treatment recommendations and should not be interpreted as a diagnosis or treatment plan.

  1. Third-Party Information and Links

Saranah Counseling may provide links to outside websites, organizations, books, articles, videos, or other resources.

The presence of a link does not necessarily mean that Saranah Counseling endorses the third party, its services, its opinions, or its products.

Saranah Counseling does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, privacy practices, security, or availability.

  1. Professional Information

Information about Diane Dawson, LCSW, and Saranah Counseling is provided to help prospective clients understand the services offered by the practice.

Descriptions of professional experience, areas of interest, or services do not constitute a promise that a particular service will be clinically appropriate for every person.

  1. Telehealth

Saranah Counseling may provide services through telehealth when appropriate.

Information contained on this website does not constitute telehealth treatment or telehealth clinical advice.

Telehealth services are subject to separate informed consent, clinical policies, technology requirements, and applicable federal and Pennsylvania requirements.

  1. Privacy

Website communications may not have the same privacy protections as communications conducted through a secure clinical system.

Please do not submit detailed or highly sensitive clinical information through a general website contact form.

Information relating to clinical services is subject to Saranah Counseling’s Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable privacy and confidentiality laws.

  1. Testimonials and Reviews

If testimonials, reviews, or other statements from clients or other individuals appear on this website, they represent the experiences or opinions of the individuals who provided them.

Individual experiences do not guarantee that another person will experience the same outcome.

  1. Professional Judgment

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as individualized clinical advice.

The decision about whether counseling, psychotherapy, another healthcare service, or a particular treatment approach is appropriate should be made based on an individualized assessment and professional judgment.

  1. Contact Information

For questions about the information contained on this website, please contact:

Diane Dawson, LCSW, LLC
Saranah Counseling
Email: Diane@SaranahCounseling.com
Website: SaranahCounseling.com

Last Updated: September 15, 2026