Disclaimer
Last updated June 9, 2026
The information provided on daricefunklmft.com and through any associated social media accounts, blogs, or newsletters (collectively, the "Website") is for general educational, informational, and marketing purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be relied upon as, professional mental health, psychological, or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
1. No Therapist-Client Relationship
Your use of this Website, including the consumption of written content, media, or the submission of inquiries through contact forms, does not create a licensed therapist-client relationship between you and Darice Funk, LMFT.
A professional therapist-client relationship is only established after:
You and Darice Funk, LMFT have mutually agreed to enter into treatment,
A formal intake process has been completed, and
You have signed a formal Informed Consent and Disclosure statement.
2. Not a Substitute for Professional Care
The content on this Website is not a substitute for the personalized advice of a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional who is familiar with your unique situation. Never disregard professional medical or psychological advice, or delay seeking treatment, because of something you have read or viewed on this Website.
3. Emergency and Crisis Situations
This Website and its contact forms are not monitored 24/7 and are not equipped to handle emergencies or mental health crises.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency or a severe mental health crisis, please take immediate action:
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7).
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line.
4. Confidentiality and Electronic Communications
While we take reasonable measures to protect the security of information transmitted through this Website, please be aware that standard internet communication (such as email or website contact forms) is not completely secure or confidential.
By using the contact forms on this Website, you acknowledge that transmitting sensitive personal or clinical information carries inherent privacy risks. Please limit your communication through this website to scheduling requests and general inquiries.
5. California Licensure & Jurisdictional Notice
Darice Funk is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #48842) registered and regulated by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
The therapeutic services advertised on this website are strictly limited to individuals residing within the State of California, in accordance with state licensing laws and regulations governing telehealth and in-person therapy.
6. Mandated Reporting Boundaries
Please be advised that under California law, licensed mental health professionals are mandated reporters. While visiting a website does not trigger reporting duties, if you share specific information via email or contact forms that indicates the abuse or neglect of a child, dependent adult, or elder, or suggests an imminent threat of harm to yourself or someone else, Darice Funk, LMFT may be legally required to report this information to the appropriate authorities, regardless of whether a therapist-client relationship has been established.
7. Accuracy and External Links
While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date, and evidence-based information, mental health research and best practices evolve continuously. Darice Funk, LMFT makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information on this Website.
This Website may contain links to external, third-party websites. These links are provided solely for your convenience, and Darice Funk, LMFT does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.