Terms of Use

Effective Date: November 2025

Welcome to the Common Ground Therapy & Wellness website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before using our website or contacting us through it.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use and any additional terms that may apply to specific pages or services. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue your use of the site.

2. Use of Website

The information on this website is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You agree not to use this site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or interfere with its operation or another person’s use of it.

3. No Therapeutic Relationship

Visiting this website or communicating through it does not create a therapist–client relationship with Common Ground Therapy & Wellness PLLC or with Kelsey Ellis, PhD, LCP. A therapeutic relationship is established only after an intake process and signed consent forms within our HIPAA-compliant client portal.

4. Intellectual Property

All text, graphics, logos, and images on this site are the property of Common Ground Therapy & Wellness PLLC and are protected by copyright and other applicable laws. You may view, download, or print materials for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, modify, reproduce, or distribute site content without prior written permission.

5. Links to Third-Party Sites

This website may contain links to external websites or services (for example, the SimplePractice client portal or Psychology Today profile). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of these external sites, and your use of them is at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

Common Ground Therapy & Wellness PLLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use the website, unauthorized access to or alteration of your data, or reliance on information obtained through this site. You use this website at your own discretion.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all materials are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Common Ground Therapy & Wellness PLLC and its representatives from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website or your violation of these terms.

9. Privacy Policy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. For information about PHI in therapy, see our Notice of Privacy Practices or email info@commongroundtherapywellness.com.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms of Use at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.

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Questions? Email us at info@commongroundtherapywellness.com.