Effective Date: 2/1/26

Mike Copeland, LLPC, DBA StoryShift Therapy (“I,” “me,” “we,” or “us”) provides this website for informational and educational purposes only.

Not Your Therapist

Although I am a licensed mental health professional, I am not your therapist by virtue of your use of this website. Viewing this site, reading blog posts, downloading materials, submitting a contact form, or exchanging email does not create a therapist–client relationship.

A therapist–client relationship is formed only after:

• An initial consultation

• Mutual agreement to work together

• Completion and signing of all required intake, consent, and fee documents

Until that time, no professional mental health services are being provided.

Informational Purposes Only

All content on this website, including blog posts, reflections, resources, downloads, and any products or services, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

The content is not a substitute for:

• Mental health treatment

• Medical care

• Diagnosis

• Crisis intervention

• Emergency services

You should always seek the advice of a qualified, licensed professional in your area for guidance specific to your situation.

No Crisis Or Emergency Services

This website is not monitored for emergencies and should never be used to seek help during a mental health crisis.

If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, please:

• Call 911

• Go to the nearest emergency room

• Contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988)

• Or reach out to local emergency services in your area

Geographic & Licensure Limitations

Therapy services are offered only to individuals physically located in the State of Michigan, in accordance with Michigan licensure laws.

If you are located outside of Michigan, I am unable to provide therapy services to you, even if you contact me through this website.

Telehealth Limitations

Telehealth services, when provided, are subject to:

• Technology limitations

• Privacy risks inherent to electronic communication

• Clinical appropriateness determined on a case-by-case basis

Telehealth is not suitable for emergencies or all clinical situations.

Blog & Reflection Content

Blog posts and written reflections on this website may draw from clinical knowledge, lived experience, culture, media, and personal insight. These writings are intended to encourage reflection and understanding — not to provide individualized treatment recommendations.

Reading or engaging with blog content does not establish a therapeutic relationship.

Limitation Of Liability

Your use of this website is at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, StoryShift Therapy and its representatives are not liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from your use of, or reliance on, this website or its content.

No guarantees are made regarding outcomes, insights, or results.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless StoryShift Therapy from any claims, losses, damages, or legal expenses arising from your use of this website or violation of these terms.

Contact

If you have questions about this disclaimer, please Contact Me