Website disclaimer

Educational content only

Everything published on this website is general information intended to help people understand psychotherapy and the difficulties it addresses. It is not a substitute for professional evaluation, and it is not diagnosis, treatment, medical advice, or emergency care.

No therapist–client relationship

Reading this site, or contacting Integrative Psychodynamics LLC to enquire about services, does not establish a therapist–client relationship. Such a relationship begins only after an appropriate clinical process and a mutual agreement to work together, and acceptance as a client is never guaranteed.

Diagnosis requires evaluation

Only a qualified clinician conducting an appropriate evaluation can diagnose a mental-health condition. Descriptions on this site of patterns associated with personality disorders, trauma, addictive behavior, or other difficulties are educational. They cannot establish whether any diagnosis applies to you or to anyone else, including a family member or partner who has not been evaluated.

No guarantee of outcome

Psychotherapy outcomes vary. Nothing on this site should be read as a promise, guarantee, or prediction of any particular result. Treatment is individualized, and what is appropriate depends on assessment, goals, preferences, and clinical judgment.

Not an emergency service

This website is not monitored for emergencies. If you are experiencing a mental-health emergency or believe you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. In the United States you can also call or text 988. See crisis resources.

Credentials and claims

Austin Nelson, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. No other professional title, certification, or specialty designation is claimed on this site. Licensure can be verified through the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Fees, insurance, and availability

Fees, sliding-scale availability, insurance participation, and service formats can change. Information published here should be confirmed directly with the practice before you rely on it. See fees and FAQ.

External references

Where this site refers to outside organizations or bodies of research, those references are provided for context. The practice does not control external content and is not responsible for it.