Disclaimer

1. General Information & Educational Purpose

The information provided on this website (www.mentalfitnesstherapy.org) and through related materials is for general educational, informational, and self-care purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychiatric, or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

2. No Therapist-Client Relationship

Accessing, reading, or interacting with the content on this website, filling out contact forms, or sending email communications does not create a therapist-client, counselor-client, or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and Ruthie Ayzenberg, LMFT, LPCC, or Mental Fitness Therapy. A therapeutic relationship is established only after completing an initial assessment and signing formal consent and agreement documents.

3. Emergency and Crisis Situations

This website and electronic communications (including email and contact forms) are not monitored 24/7 and should never be used for emergencies or urgent medical/mental health crises. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, or feeling unsafe, please immediately:

  • Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

  • Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7).

  • Text HOME to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line.

4. Professional Licensure & Scope of Practice

Ruthie Ayzenberg is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of California. Psychotherapy services are offered only to clients physically located in jurisdictions where Ruthie Ayzenberg is licensed to practice.

5. Holistic & Complementary Modalities

Informational content regarding Yoga Nidra, mindfulness, meditation, breathing exercises, and other wellness modalities is shared for self-exploration and educational purposes. These practices are complementary and are not a substitute for individualized clinical mental health treatment or medical intervention.

6. Good Faith Estimate Notice (No Surprises Act)

Under the No Surprises Act (H.R. 133), healthcare providers are required to provide patients who are not using insurance, or who are self-paying, an estimate of expected charges for non-emergency medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of services prior to scheduling or upon request. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

4. Website Confidentiality & Security

While reasonable measures are taken, electronic communication over the internet (including contact form submissions) may not be fully secure or confidential. Please refrain from transmitting sensitive personal health information or clinical details through unencrypted website forms.

Last updated: 29 September 2026