Last updated: November 1, 2026
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using this website.
These Terms and Conditions apply to your access to and use of the website operated by Joy Counseling Services, LLC (“Joy Counseling Services,” “I,” “me,” or “my”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
1. Purpose of This Website
This website is intended to provide general information about Joy Counseling Services, LLC, its psychotherapy services, and related mental health topics.
The information on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute psychotherapy, psychological treatment, medical advice, diagnosis, or a substitute for professional mental health care.
Reading information on this website, contacting me through the website, or participating in an initial consultation does not automatically establish a therapist-client relationship. A therapeutic relationship is established only after we have mutually agreed to begin services and completed the required intake and consent procedures.
Psychotherapy services are provided separately from this website and are governed by applicable practice policies, informed consent documents, and other agreements.
2. No Emergency or Crisis Services
Joy Counseling Services, LLC does not provide on-call, crisis, or emergency services.
This website, its contact forms, and email communications are not monitored continuously and should not be used to request emergency assistance or communicate urgent clinical concerns.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or need immediate assistance, call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
3. Eligibility and Appropriate Use
This website is intended for general informational purposes. However, psychotherapy services offered by Joy Counseling Services, LLC are for adults age 18 and older who are located in Missouri or Arkansas at the time of their sessions.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with its operation or infringe upon the rights of others.
You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its systems, or any information that is not intended to be publicly available. You may not use the website in a way that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this website is owned by Joy Counseling Services, LLC or used with permission. This includes, but is not limited to, written content, articles, graphics, photographs, images, logos, design elements, and other materials.
This content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, or print individual pages for your personal, noncommercial use, provided that you retain any copyright or proprietary notices.
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, sell, commercially exploit, or create derivative works from website content without prior written permission.
Nothing on this website grants you ownership rights or an unrestricted license to use its content. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Joy Counseling Services, LLC.
To request permission to use any website content, please contact me at jgillespietherapy@gmail.com.
5. Website Information and Disclaimer
I make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and current. However, I cannot guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or up to date at all times.
Mental health information is general in nature and may not apply to every individual or situation. Your use of this information is voluntary, and you are responsible for decisions you make based on it.
Nothing on this website guarantees a particular outcome from psychotherapy or any other service.
6. Privacy and Communications
Your use of this website is also subject to the Privacy Policy, which explains how information submitted through the website may be collected and used.
Please do not submit sensitive personal, medical, or mental health information through website contact forms or regular email. Email is not a secure method of communication, and communications through this website do not establish a confidential therapist-client relationship.
For information about services or to request an initial consultation, please use the contact options provided on this website.
7. Third-Party Websites and Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience and information. These websites are not owned or controlled by Joy Counseling Services, LLC.
I am not responsible for the content, privacy practices, accuracy, or availability of third-party websites. Visiting or using those websites is at your own discretion and subject to their respective terms and policies.
The inclusion of a link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the website, organization, or information provided.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Joy Counseling Services, LLC and Joy Gillespie, MSW, LCSW, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising from or related to your access to, use of, or inability to use this website or its content.
This includes, without limitation, reliance on information provided on the website, interruptions in website availability, or issues arising from third-party websites linked from this site.
Your use of this website is voluntary and at your own discretion and risk.
9. Changes to These Terms
I reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.
10. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Joy Counseling Services, LLC
Phone: 636-466-1994
Email: jgillespietherapy@gmail.com
Website: www.joycounselingllc.com