Terms of Use

Last updated August 11, 2026

Effective Date: August 11, 2026

Welcome to www.paulaackermann.com, the website of Embodied Therapy PLLC, operated by Paula Ackermann, LCSW.

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

1. Purpose of This Website

This website provides general information about Embodied Therapy, therapy services, fees, policies, and related topics.

The information provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for individualized mental health care, diagnosis, treatment, or other professional advice.

Visiting this website, reading its content, submitting a contact form, or otherwise contacting Embodied Therapy does not by itself establish a therapist-client relationship. A therapist-client relationship is established only through the practice's intake and informed-consent process.

2. Emergencies and Crisis Situations

This website and its contact form are not monitored for emergencies or crisis situations.

If you are experiencing an immediate or life-threatening emergency, contact appropriate emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department.

3. Accuracy and Availability of Information

Embodied Therapy makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information. However, information on the website may change and is not guaranteed to be complete, current, or error-free.

Information about services, fees, availability, insurance participation, and practice policies is subject to change.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, original text, graphics, logos, photographs, and other content created for this website are owned by Embodied Therapy PLLC or Paula Ackermann, LCSW. Other materials are used with permission or under appropriate licenses.

Website content may be viewed, downloaded, or printed for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, sell, or otherwise use website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

5. Appropriate Use of the Website

You agree not to use this website in a way that violates applicable law, interferes with the operation or security of the website, attempts to gain unauthorized access to website systems or connected services, or infringes upon the rights of others.

6. Scheduling, Fees, and Practice Policies

Information about scheduling, cancellations, fees, insurance, and other practice policies may be provided on this website for general informational purposes.

If you become a client, the policies provided to you as part of the intake and informed-consent process govern your therapy services. If information on this website differs from your current signed practice documents, the applicable practice documents will control.

7. Third-Party Websites and Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including professional resources, scheduling services, directories, or other resources that may be helpful to visitors.

Embodied Therapy does not control these third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, or privacy practices. A link to an external resource does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of all information, products, or services provided by that resource.

8. Website Availability and Disclaimer

This website and its content are provided for general informational purposes and are available on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

While reasonable efforts are made to maintain the website, Embodied Therapy does not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors.

Your use of information obtained through this website is at your own discretion. Nothing on this website guarantees a particular therapeutic or other outcome.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Embodied Therapy PLLC and Paula Ackermann, LCSW are not responsible for losses or damages resulting from reliance on general information provided through this website, inability to access the website, or use of third-party websites or services linked from this website.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit any rights or responsibilities that cannot legally be limited under applicable law.

10. Governing Law

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

11. Changes to These Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website, practice, or applicable requirements. When changes are made, the effective date at the top of this page will be updated.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms of Use may be directed to:

Embodied Therapy PLLC
Paula Ackermann, LCSW
2460 Delaney Ave.
Wilmington, NC 28403