Terms and Conditions

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) AS IT SHALL GOVERN YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE. THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO ANY ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF THIS SITE. YOUR FURTHER USE HEREAFTER SHALL CONSTITUTE YOUR VOLUNTARY AND TOTAL AGREEMENT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW, PLEASE CEASE ALL FURTHER PERSONAL AND (OR) PROFESSIONAL USE OF THIS WEBSITE.

WEBSITE CORRESPONDENCE.

You may email Dr. Chiara Simeone-DiFrancesco by using the contact box, if you wish further information about mental health or marriage/couples’ services. However, any emails received will constitute your acknowledgment of understanding the following:

Emails are not encrypted, hence We advise against them and suggest phone contact instead; (Note: We do not send or receive text messages. Our phone is a landline.)

Secured transmission of your email is not guaranteed. Any and all sensitive information should be shared via telephone or more secured methods;
Emails do not automatically create “client/therapist confidentiality”, though Dr. Chiara will keep them confidential. Please consider this as you choose what to divulge in your initial email. **IMPORTANT** any subsequent phone calls or consultations will be subject to confidentiality to the extent permitted by law.

Immediate responses are not guaranteed. As such, do not email Dr. Chiara Simeone-DiFrancesco with urgent matters. Responses to email will occur as quickly as circumstances dictate.

Age requirement to accept these terms:

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18, YOUR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST ACCEPT THESE TERMS ON YOUR BEHALF.

Vulnerable individuals:

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING OR CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE OR FEEL THAT YOU MAY BE A DANGER TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE POLICE (OR) CONTACT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (911) IMMEDIATELY. You may also wish to contact one or more of the following resources:

1-800-SUICIDE, OR 1-800-784-2433 Hope Line

Winnebago County Crisis Line: 920-233-7707

Outagamie County Crisis Line: 920-832-4646

Calumet County Crisis Line: 920-849-9317

Other county not listed: Dial 211 for resource line.

Virginia Crisis Link: 703-527-4077

Virginia Women’s Shelter: 703-573-5679

Comprehensive Psychiatric emergency Program: 202-673-9319

USE OF CONTENT.

Dr. Chiara Simeone-DiFrancesco and Connect-Talk, LLC, collectively referred to as “THE WEBSITE” provides all its associated content for informational purposely ONLY. As such, you acknowledge that any and all website content shall not establish the following: mental health care service(s), psychotherapy, coaching, professional counseling, and (or) a client/therapist relationship.

Your continued use of this website also acknowledges your understanding that any and all application of its contents is not a sufficient replacement for phone calls, consultations, sessions and (or) advice from Dr. Chiara Simeone-DiFrancesco or another licensed healthcare or mental health professional. Consequently, please call or consult with a licensed healthcare or mental health professional for any healthcare-related questions or advice.

Dr. Chiara Simeone-DiFrancesco and Connect-Talk, LLC as well as the Jesus-Centered Schema Therapy Institute (collectively known as “We”) will not be held liable for any instances of harm affecting yourself and (or) others as a result of your reliance on this website and all its contents.

NON AFFILIATED CONTENT.

Any and all hypertext links and (or) general references to other websites, collectively referred to as “NON AFFILIATED CONTENT” are provided for your convenience ONLY. We provide absolutely NO guarantees to their accuracy, relevance, timeliness, legal compliance, or applicability to the specifics of your situation.

Any references or inclusion of non affiliated content does not reflect an endorsement or partnership with any organization, individual, concept, or opinion therein referenced.

Questions or concerns:

For any additional questions about the Terms and Conditions, please contact Dr. Chiara Simeone-DiFrancesco, Ph.D. at: 920-233-2347