Terms of Use

Effective Date: December 19, 2025

Welcome to therapywithruthassi.com (the "Website"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this Website, which is owned and operated by Therapy With Ruth Assi ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

This Website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is intended to share general information about therapy services, mental health topics, and practice logistics.

Use of this Website does not create a therapist–client relationship between you and Ruth Barajas Assi, LMSW.

A formal therapeutic relationship is established only after completion of intake documentation, informed consent, and confirmation of services.

The content on this Website is not intended to be, and should not be relied upon as:

• Mental health treatment
• Medical advice
• Diagnosis
• Crisis intervention

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Therapy services described on this Website are offered only to individuals physically located in the state of Texas, in accordance with state licensure laws.

By using this Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or are using the Website with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
• Transmit harmful, malicious, or disruptive content

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website for violations of these Terms.

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and written material, is the property of Therapy With Ruth Assi unless otherwise stated.

You may view, download, or print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use Website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or informational purposes. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites.

Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

Contacting us through the Website, email, or other electronic means does not guarantee confidentiality and may not be HIPAA-compliant.

Please do not submit sensitive personal or clinical information through the Website.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Therapy With Ruth Assi shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the Website
• Reliance on information provided on the Website
• Errors, omissions, or interruptions in Website content or availability

Use of the Website is at your own risk.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Therapy With Ruth Assi from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Ruth Barajas Assi, LMSW
Therapy With Ruth Assi
Email: ruthassi@theandwaytherapy.com
Website: therapywithruthassi.com

These Terms of Use are provided for general informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice.