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1. Educational and Informational Purposes Only

The content on this website—including text, graphics, images, and other materials—is provided for educational and general informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes professional medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or psychotherapy.

2. No Therapist-Client Relationship

Viewing this website, reading its content, or submitting a contact form does not form a professional therapist-client relationship between you and Ksenia Ustinova, LCSW, or Root & Return Therapy. A therapeutic relationship is only formally established after a consultation, initial assessment, and mutual signature of formal consent documents.

3. Emergency and Crisis Services Notice

This website and our contact forms are not monitored 24/7 and are not equipped to handle emergency or crisis situations. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, experiencing thoughts of self-harm, or are in immediate physical danger to self or others:

• Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

• Text HOME to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line.

• Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

4. Scope of Practice

Ksenia Ustinova, LCSW, is licensed to practice clinical social work in the State of California (CA LCSW #138685). All telehealth services are strictly limited to residents physically located within California at the time of service.