Welcome to the website of Wendy Byrd. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this website, including information related to Wendy Byrd, Connected Heart Therapy, The ARISE Method™, professional trainings, speaking engagements, educational resources, and related services.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

General Information

This website serves as a professional and educational hub for Wendy Byrd, MA, LPC, LMFT. The website provides information about clinical therapy services, transformational coaching and educational experiences, professional training, speaking, media, and related resources.

Information presented on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Therapy and Clinical Services

Clinical therapy services associated with Wendy Byrd are provided through Connected Heart Therapy and are subject to applicable professional standards, licensing requirements, informed consent documents, practice policies, and client agreements.

Accessing this website, submitting a contact form, sending an email, or reviewing website content does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

A therapist-client relationship is established only after appropriate clinical screening, acceptance as a client, completion of required documentation, and confirmation of professional services.

Clinical services may be limited based on location, professional licensing requirements, clinical appropriateness, and provider availability.

The ARISE Method™ and Coaching Services

The ARISE Method™ provides educational, personal development, and transformational coaching experiences.

The ARISE Method™ is not psychotherapy, psychiatric care, medical treatment, or a substitute for services provided by a licensed healthcare professional.

Participation in an ARISE program does not create a therapist-client relationship with Wendy Byrd or Connected Heart Therapy.

If you are experiencing mental health symptoms, significant emotional distress, or a medical concern, you should seek support from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

No Medical or Mental Health Advice

The articles, videos, programs, downloads, blog posts, and other materials available through this website are intended for general education and personal development.

Website content should not be interpreted as individualized medical, psychological, psychiatric, diagnostic, or therapeutic advice.

Do not delay or disregard professional healthcare advice based on information found on this website.

Payments, Programs, and Cancellations

Fees, payment schedules, cancellation requirements, refund terms, and participation policies may vary between clinical services, coaching experiences, trainings, consultations, and other programs.

Any service-specific agreement, registration policy, informed consent document, or written program terms provided to you will govern that service and will take priority if it conflicts with these general Terms of Use.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to the applicable Privacy Policy.

Clinical clients may receive additional privacy notices, informed consent documents, and practice policies concerning protected health information and clinical records.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute concerning these Terms or general use of this website will be handled in accordance with applicable Texas and United States law.

Changes to These Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated periodically to reflect changes to services, programs, website practices, or applicable requirements.

Updates become effective when the revised Terms are posted on this website. The “Last Updated” date will indicate the most recent revision.