General Disclaimer
The content shared is provided for informational, educational, and inspirational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional counseling, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. However, the information shared on this site is not a substitute for individualized care. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional regarding your specific situation.
No Therapy Relationship
Reading this blog or engaging with content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Therapy services are provided exclusively through Circle of Hope Counseling Services, LLC to Kentucky residents. Therapy happens following a formal intake process, informed consent, and appropriate clinical assessment.
Confidentiality & Privacy
Protecting privacy is deeply important to me.
When I share a story on this site, I either use it with permission, change identifying details to protect the person, or write it as a composite drawn from several experiences. These are not clinical records, and no one should read them that way.
Communication through this website or contact form is not considered confidential. It is not secure in the same way as a therapeutic setting.
Communication Notice
Please do not submit confidential, clinical, or emergency information through blog comments, contact forms, email, or social media. These forms of communication may not be secure and are not appropriate for urgent needs. If you are a therapy client, please use the secure communication methods provided through Circle of Hope Counseling Services, LLC.
Use of Content
All content on this website, including writing, images, and resources, is the property of Barefoot Faith Journey or Circle of Hope Counseling Services, LLC unless otherwise noted.
Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
You are welcome to share links to posts or content with proper credit.
Crisis & Emergency Disclaimer
This website is not for crisis support.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact 911, 988, or your local emergency department. This can include immediate danger, harm yourself, or others.
You deserve immediate care and support.
Faith-Based Perspective
This site reflects a faith-based perspective, including Christian beliefs and values. Faith, hope, and spiritual reflection may be woven throughout the content shared here.
You are welcome here regardless of where you are in your journey.
External Links
This website may include links to outside websites. BFJ and Circle of Hope Counseling Services, LLC are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of external websites. Links are shared for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement.
Affiliate Disclosure
Barefoot Faith Journey and Circle of Hope Counseling Services, LLC may participate in affiliate programs. This includes the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. At times this site includes links to books, resources, tools, etc. This means I may earn a small commission when you buy through them at no additional cost to you.
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I only share resources I believe are genuinely helpful and in keeping with the purpose of this site. Affiliate links never change what I recommend or my commitment to honest, ethical content.