DBT Center of Illinois
Effective Date: September 17, 2026
Welcome to the DBT Center of Illinois website. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this website and its content.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.
1. Website for Informational Purposes Only
The information provided on this website is intended for general informational and educational purposes.
Although DBT Center of Illinois provides psychological and mental health services, information presented on this website should not be considered psychological, psychiatric, medical, or other professional healthcare advice.
The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any mental health or medical condition and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.
2. No Therapist-Client Relationship
Visiting this website, submitting a contact form, sending an email, calling our office, or requesting information does not by itself establish a therapist-client, psychologist-client, or other professional treatment relationship with DBT Center of Illinois or any of its clinicians.
A professional relationship is established only after appropriate intake procedures have been completed and the practice and client have mutually agreed to begin services.
3. Not for Emergencies or Crisis Services
This website is not intended for emergency or crisis communication and is not continuously monitored.
If you or someone else is experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis, you can call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Do not use website forms, email, or other website communications to seek emergency assistance.
4. Information About Our Services
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information about DBT Center of Illinois and our services. However, services, clinicians, availability, fees, programs, policies, and other information may change.
Information presented on the website does not guarantee that a particular service, clinician, appointment, treatment program, or level of care will be available or appropriate for you.
Recommendations regarding treatment are made after consideration of the individual's needs and circumstances.
5. Insurance and Fees
Information on this website concerning rates, insurance, reimbursement, or other financial matters is provided for general informational purposes.
Insurance coverage and out-of-network reimbursement depend on the terms of your individual insurance plan. DBT Center of Illinois cannot guarantee that an insurance company will reimburse you for services.
Current fees and applicable financial policies will be discussed before services begin and may be addressed in separate agreements provided to clients.
6. Website Communications
You may have the ability to contact us through website forms, email, telephone links, or other electronic methods.
Please do not send highly sensitive medical or psychological information through general website contact forms or ordinary email unless you have been instructed to use an appropriate secure method.
Electronic communications may involve privacy and security risks, and submitting information through the website does not guarantee that a particular clinician will receive or respond to the communication immediately.
7. Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy.
Our Privacy Policy explains how certain information may be collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you interact with our website.
Information maintained as part of a clinical relationship may be subject to additional federal and state privacy protections, including applicable healthcare privacy laws.
8. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the content of this website - including text, graphics, logos, designs, photographs, videos, educational materials, downloads, and other original content - is owned by or licensed to DBT Center of Illinois and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view and use website content for your own personal, noncommercial informational purposes.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, sell, commercially exploit, or create derivative works from our original website content without prior written permission, except as otherwise permitted by law.
9. Educational Resources
DBT Center of Illinois may provide articles, worksheets, videos, guides, descriptions of therapeutic approaches, or other educational resources through this website.
These materials are intended for general education and should not be interpreted as individualized treatment recommendations.
Mental health needs vary considerably between individuals. Educational information should not replace individualized assessment or treatment from a qualified professional.
10. Third-Party Websites and Resources
Our website may contain links to websites, resources, scheduling systems, payment services, social media platforms, or other services operated by third parties.
These links may be provided for convenience or informational purposes.
DBT Center of Illinois does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, or terms.
Your use of third-party websites and services is governed by their respective terms and policies.
11. Testimonials and Individual Results
If testimonials, client experiences, case examples, or descriptions of treatment outcomes appear on this website, they should not be interpreted as a guarantee that another individual will experience the same results.
Every person's circumstances, symptoms, treatment needs, participation, and response to treatment are different.
12. No Guarantee of Outcomes
DBT Center of Illinois is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based psychological services. However, no mental health treatment or psychological service can guarantee a particular outcome.
References to research, evidence-based treatment, treatment effectiveness, or potential benefits should not be interpreted as promises or guarantees regarding an individual's results.
13. Appropriate Use of the Website
You agree not to use this website in a manner that violates applicable law, interferes with the operation or security of the website, attempts to gain unauthorized access to systems or information, introduces malicious software, or infringes upon the rights of DBT Center of Illinois or others.
14. Disclaimer of Warranties
The website and its informational content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis to the extent permitted by applicable law.
While we make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and useful information, we do not warrant that all website content will always be complete, current, error-free, uninterrupted, or suitable for every individual or circumstance.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, DBT Center of Illinois and its owners, clinicians, employees, contractors, and representatives will not be liable for damages arising solely from your use of, inability to use, or reliance upon the general informational content of this website.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit any rights or responsibilities that cannot legally be limited or waived under applicable law.
These Terms do not alter any rights or obligations arising from an established professional treatment relationship or separate clinical agreement.
16. Illinois Law
These Terms and your use of this website are governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
17. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes to our website, services, business practices, or applicable requirements.
When changes are made, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
DBT Center of Illinois
875 N Michigan Ave, 31st Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (888) 688-4459
Email: info@dbt-center.com