Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for general educational and informational purposes only. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and all content is intended to support mental health and wellness from a clinical social work perspective.

Please note: I am not a medical doctor, midwife, or herbalist. I do not diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any physical health conditions, nor do I offer services related to pregnancy, birth, or herbal medicine. Any mention of physical health, holistic practices, or wellness approaches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical, midwifery, or herbal advice.

For any physical or medical concerns, including pregnancy, birth, or the use of herbs or supplements, please consult with a qualified healthcare provider, licensed medical doctor, midwife, or herbalist.

Use of this website does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or seek immediate assistance from a licensed medical or mental health professional.

Terms of Use

Effective Date: August, 11, 2025.

Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”) carefully before using this website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website.

1. Purpose of This Website

This website is owned and operated by Teri Hedman, LCSW for general informational and educational purposes only. The content is intended to provide information about mental health, wellness, and clinical social work services. This website does not provide medical, psychological, or psychiatric advice or treatment. Use of the website does not establish a therapeutic relationship.

2. No Emergency Services

This site is not monitored continuously and is not appropriate for emergency or crisis situations. If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You may also contact the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).

3. No Medical, Midwifery, Herbal Services or Financial Services

While mental health may be discussed in a holistic context, I am not a medical doctor, midwife, or herbalist. This website does not provide medical or alternative health services, and no content should be interpreted as such.

Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider for any physical or medical issues.

Additionally, although I am certified in the Trauma of Money model, I am not a financial planner or advisor. While care is taken when discussing a client's relationship to finances based on the Trauma of Money model, any questions related to your specific financial situation should be directed to a licensed and qualified financial professional.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this site, including text, graphics, images, logos, and layout, is the property of Salt & Sun Apothecary unless otherwise noted, and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any part of this site without prior written permission.

5. Use of the Website

By using this website, you agree to:

Use it only for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes
Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site
Not misuse the contact form or send inappropriate or harmful content

6. Limitation of Liability

The content of this website is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, express or implied. I do not guarantee that the information is current, complete, or suitable for your specific needs. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I disclaim liability for any damages arising out of your use (or inability to use) this website.

7. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. I do not control or endorse these websites and am not responsible for their content or practices.

8. Changes to These Terms

I may update these Terms from time to time. Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact me through the contact form submission page.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 11, 2025

Thank you for visiting my website. Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you access or interact with this site, which is hosted on the Wix platform.

1. Who I Am

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing mental health and wellness services. This website is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

2. HIPAA Compliance

As a healthcare provider, I take your privacy and confidentiality seriously and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). However, this website is not intended to collect or transmit Protected Health Information (PHI).

To protect your privacy:

Do not include sensitive personal health information in any messages or forms submitted through this website.
No therapeutic relationship is established through this website or its forms.

For clinical communication, I use secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms and will provide those options once we are in a therapeutic relationship.

3. Information Collected

When you use this website, the following types of information may be collected:

Voluntarily Provided Information: If you use a contact form, I may collect your name, email address, and message.
Automatically Collected Information: Wix may collect non-identifiable information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and site usage statistics through cookies or analytics tools.

No sensitive or clinical information is requested or stored via this website.

4. How Your Information is Used

Information collected may be used to:

Respond to your inquiries
Improve website functionality and user experience
Monitor website performance via analytics

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Tools

This website uses Wix's built-in cookies and third-party tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand general website usage. Cookies can be disabled in your browser settings.

You can learn more about how Wix uses cookies here:
https://support.wix.com/en/article/cookies-and-your-wix-site

6. Third-Party Links

This site may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

7. Security

I take reasonable steps to protect any information you share, and Wix provides SSL encryption for website security. However, no method of online communication is 100% secure. Please avoid sending sensitive or confidential information through the website.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request information about the data collected about you
Ask for corrections or deletion of that data
Withdraw consent for data collection

Contact me using the information below to exercise these rights.

9. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or how your data is used, please contact me through the “contact” form available on this website.