Social Media Policy

Social Media

Therapists are not permitted to “accept friend requests” on their personal social media sites such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. Adding clients as “friends” on the sites listed previously, compromises the client's confidentiality, privacy, and blurs the boundaries of a therapeutic relationship. 

Cascades Counseling Center uses Instagram and Facebook to share psychoeducation with individuals who choose to follow our professional page. It is not a requirement that clients follow our professional Instagram page. The information we post is not a substitute for in-person / virtual therapy.

You are welcome to “like” and or “follow” Cascades Counseling Center’s Instagram and Facebook page. In order to maintain ethical boundaries however, the practice will not follow you back, answer any direct messages, or reply back to any comments. If you need to contact us between sessions, please use email or phone.

We do not “google” our clients or look up any information on them for any reason. If we do come across your information online, we will avoid reading content.

Website

We have a professional website that is accessible to clients. It displays information about the practice, including fees, services, and information about who we are as therapists and what areas of therapy we specialize in. You are welcome to access and review the information included on our website. If you have any questions, please reach out to us via email or phone. You can also use the contact form on the Contact page of my website.

Email & Telehealth Platform

We prefer using email to arrange or modify appointments only. Cascades Counseling Center uses a HIPAA complaint email server and Telehealth platform that is secure and confidential.

Thank you for taking the time to review Cascades Counseling Center’s Social Media Policy. If you have any questions or concerns about any of the procedures or policies, please reach out to us so we can discuss further.