Disclaimer
Effective Date: October 2026
Educational Content Only
The content on this website, our blog, our social media, and our newsletters is for educational and informational purposes. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for working with a licensed professional who knows your specific situation.
No Therapist-Client Relationship
Reading our content, commenting, sending a direct message, purchasing a product, or attending a workshop does not create a therapist-client relationship. That relationship begins only after a completed intake and signed consent.
Licensure and Location
Courtney Brown is licensed in Maryland (LCPC) and Virginia (LPC). Therapy services are only available to people physically located in one of those states at the time of each session.
Not a Crisis Service
This website, our email, and our social media accounts are not monitored for emergencies. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself or someone else:
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Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room
You can find additional support on our Crisis Resources page.
Consulting Is Not Clinical Supervision
Consulting through The Grounded Practice focuses on practice building, systems, and sustainability. It is not clinical supervision, does not count toward licensure hours, and does not create a supervisory relationship.
Products and Recommendation
Our books, journals, and tools are designed to support reflection and growth, not to treat any condition. Any mention of an outside product or resource is shared for informational purposes and is not a formal endorsement. If we ever receive compensation for a recommendation, we will disclose it.
Workshops and Events
Workshops, trainings, and community events are educational and supportive in nature. They are not group therapy and do not replace individual care.