Terms and Conditions 

Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 2024

Welcome to Bay Area CBT Center’s website: https://bayareacbtcenter.com (hereinafter referred to as “the Website”). The Website is operated by Bay Area CBT Center, an S-corporation registered under the National Provider Identifier (NPI) number 1528728300. By accessing or using the Website, you (“you”, “user”) agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our Website.

1. Services Offered

Bay Area CBT Center provides psychotherapy services, both in-person and online as described in detail in the CBT section of these terms and conditions below. Additionally, we offer:

• In-person and online trainings, workshops, and courses focused on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and related mental health topics.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) resources and tools available for educational purposes.
• In-person and online retreats focusing on mental wellness and self-care.
• Webinars aimed at mental health education and awareness.
• Educational programs for psychologists.
• CBT ToolKit
• Quizzes

2. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

With numerous options available for online counseling services, finding the right therapist can be challenging. At the Bay Area CBT Center, we exclusively utilize research-based and scientifically proven approaches to facilitate lasting behavioral change and improve all areas of life. Our therapists specialize in online cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), an active and directive approach supported by extensive research. We specialize in treating social anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, relationship problems, job burnout, stress & rumination, online couples therapy and more. Our online counseling services provide you with the tools and skills necessary for lasting behavioral change and personal growth. Unlike traditional talk therapy, CBT recognizes that insight alone is insufficient for creating meaningful change. We focus on psychoeducation, equipping you with strategies to understand the connections between thoughts, feelings, sensations, and behaviors. Through tracking, monitoring, and practicing new behaviors, you can enhance various aspects of your life and relationships. Choosing the right therapist is crucial as the therapeutic relationship is deeply personal and intimate. We prioritize establishing a strong bond built on trust, connection, and mutual respect. Our therapists possess the necessary credentials and expertise to address your specific concerns effectively. Additionally, we actively engage in ongoing learning, consulting, and personal therapy to maintain our high standards of integrity and provide cutting-edge, research-based treatments. At the Bay Area CBT Center, we work collaboratively with our clients to assess your options, understand their therapy goals, and match them with the therapist who best suits their needs.

At the Bay Area CBT Center, we offer various online and in-person therapy options tailored to individuals, couples and groups.

Through our secure online platform, we offer our clients the ability to receive therapy from the comfort of their own homes, eliminating geographical barriers, and ensuring confidentiality, convenience, and a supportive therapeutic environment.  At the Bay Area CBT Center, we are dedicated to providing accessible, evidence-based online therapy options that cater to the unique needs of individuals and couples. Our therapists guide clients through personalized treatment, empowering them to overcome challenges, improve their mental health, and achieve their therapeutic goals.

3. CBT ToolKit  

The CBT Toolkit, available on the Website, comprises a diverse collection of CBT workbooks, assessments, questionnaires, worksheets, handouts, mindfulness audios, quick tips, and videos. Designed to supplement therapy sessions, this toolkit offers clients structured or unstructured resources accessible from computers or phones. The CBT Toolkit allows clients flexibility in structuring their sessions or utilizing materials as needed during therapy. Users can access the CBT Toolkit on the Website for personal use during therapy sessions.

Please note that the CBT Toolkit serves educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional therapy or diagnosis. Clients are advised to use these resources under the guidance of their therapist or healthcare provider. The Bay Area CBT Center may update or expand the toolkit content to enhance client therapy experiences. By using the CBT Toolkit available on the Website, users agree to responsibly utilize these resources in line with guidance from their therapist or healthcare provider at Bay Area CBT Center.

4. Quizzes and Research Participation

The Website offers its users the opportunity to complete quizzes. These quizzes aim to provide users with insights into their relationships, behavioral patterns, symptoms, and interpersonal dynamics. It’s important to note that these questionnaires are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be used as psychological assessments or clinical diagnoses. Users seeking further understanding of their quiz results should consult a qualified health professional. The quizzes serve as a tool for self-reflection and are not diagnostic instruments. Additionally, we conduct anonymous research with the quiz results. By opting in to our quizzes, users consent to contribute to our anonymous research studies and will be asked a few additional demographic questions for research purposes. Users participation in these studies is entirely voluntary, and any data collected is 100% anonymous and confidential. The results data will be used strictly for research purposes. If you choose to participate in our research studies, please note that your personal information will not be disclosed or used for identification purposes. All data used in our research will be anonymized and aggregated to protect user privacy.

We highly value your participation and contribution to our research initiatives, which help us gain insights into psychological patterns and behaviors. If you have any concerns or questions about our research practices or wish to learn more about how your data is utilized, please contact us by sending an email to info@bayareacbtcenter.com.

5. User Conduct

You agree to use the Website in a manner consistent with any and all applicable laws and regulations. In using the Website, you agree not to:

• Violate any local, state, national, or international laws.
• Infringe upon the rights of any third party.
• Engage in any conduct that could disable, damage, or impair the proper working of the Website.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Website.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, and software, available on the Website is the property of Bay Area CBT Center or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. This content is provided for your personal and non-commercial use only. Any unauthorized use of the materials on this Website may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws and could result in criminal or civil penalties.

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names used or displayed on this Website are registered and unregistered trademarks of Bay Area CBT Center, unless otherwise indicated. You may not use any of these trademarks without the prior written consent of Bay Area CBT Center or the respective owner of the trademark.

Bay Area CBT Center grants you a limited, revocable, and non-exclusive license to access and make personal use of the Website. This license does not include the right to a) reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website or its content for commercial purposes without express written consent from Bay Area CBT Center; b) modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works based upon the Website or any part thereof.

By submitting, posting, or displaying any content on the Website, including but not limited to comments, reviews, or suggestions, you grant Bay Area CBT Center a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content that you post, that the content is accurate, that use of the content you supply does not violate this policy, and will not cause injury to any person or entity.

The Website may contain content or links to third-party websites not owned or controlled by the Bay Area CBT Center. Bay Area CBT Center does not endorse or assume any responsibility for any third-party content, products, services, or websites. Your use of third-party materials may be subject to terms and conditions provided by such third parties.

Bay Area CBT Center respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material on the Website infringes upon any copyright that you own or control, you may send a notification of such infringement to Bay Area CBT Center for prompt investigation.

All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Bay Area CBT Center.

7. Links to Other Websites

From time to time, this Website may include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

8. Privacy Policy

​​Your privacy is important to us. By accessing or using the Bay Area CBT Center’s website (“the Website”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, disclose, and manage your personal information. It can be found here: Privacy Policy Link. We encourage you to review this policy to understand how your personal information is handled.

9. Changes to Terms and Conditions

Bay Area CBT Center reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California, United States.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us by sending an email to info@bayareacbtcenter.com.

Bay Area CBT Center

Address 1: 45 Franklin Street, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94102

Address 2: 4283 Piedmont Avenue Suite A2 Oakland, CA 94611

Email: info@bayareacbtcenter.com

Phone: 415-941-5373