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All content on this website, including blog posts, articles, guides, downloadable resources, and any other materials, is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. The content reflects general knowledge and should not be considered a substitute for individualized professional care.

The content on this website is not psychotherapy. Viewing, reading, or interacting with this website does not constitute a therapeutic intervention. Therapy services are provided only through a formal, separate clinical process that includes an intake assessment, informed consent, and an ongoing treatment relationship.

Nothing on this website constitutes medical advice, mental health advice, or a recommendation for any specific treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health or the health of a loved one. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

The information on this website is not intended to diagnose any condition. References to eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, or other mental health concerns are educational in nature. Only a qualified professional can provide a clinical evaluation and diagnosis.

Reading articles, downloading resources, or submitting a contact form through this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Such a relationship exists only after a formal clinical intake and signed informed consent have been completed.

Communication through this website, including contact forms, email, and blog comments, is not a secure or confidential method of communication. Please do not include confidential, personal, or clinical information in any message you send through this website. If you become a client, secure communication channels will be established as part of your treatment.

Additionally, website forms and email are not monitored at all times, and responses may not be immediate.

California Eating Disorder & Trauma Therapy does not provide emergency services through this website. This website is not monitored on a 24-hour basis, and messages sent through it may not receive an immediate response.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, a medical emergency, or thoughts of harming yourself or others, please take one of the following steps immediately:

• Call 911 for immediate emergency assistance.
• Go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
• Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Do not use this website to request emergency help.

Therapy services through California Eating Disorder & Trauma Therapy are provided only where Bella Shirinyan, LMFT, is legally authorized to practice. This includes telehealth services provided to clients located in California at the time of service. This website is available for informational purposes to visitors regardless of location, but clinical services are restricted to authorized jurisdictions.

The information on this website reflects general educational content and should not replace individualized assessment, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified professional. Each person's situation is unique, and what is described on this website may not apply to your specific circumstances.