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Im starting a coaching company that helps college women overcome depression and anxiety. Its advertised as coaching and not therapy. I dont want to be sued, would a contract before a client startup and website disclaimer be sufficient enough? Is it legal to advertise it as relief from?
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I don't understand the difference between what you are trying to do, and therapy given to people suffering from depression and anxiety. You need to be very careful, and check with the state boards to find out if what you are doing requires a separate license, permits, etc. In addition, it is highly unlikely that you would be able to insulate yourself from any lawsuit, regardless of how carefully or well written a contract or a disclaimer might be. I am seriously suspicious that what you are suggesting that you intended to do is no different from counseling. As such, it is my understanding that counselors must be licensed and satisfy certain educational requirements.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 3:47 PM