Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Welcome to drseghers.com, the website of Dr. Jim Seghers, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following terms. Please review them carefully.
Website Purpose
This website provides general information about psychological services, coaching, emotional well-being, relationships, and personal development.
The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only.
No Therapist-Patient Relationship
Visiting this website, reading its content, submitting an inquiry, or requesting a consultation does not automatically establish a therapist-patient relationship.
A professional treatment relationship is established only after the practice has agreed to provide services and the applicable intake and consent procedures have been completed.
Not a Substitute for Professional Care
Information provided through this website should not be interpreted as individualized psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice.
Individuals experiencing mental health concerns should seek evaluation from a qualified healthcare professional.
Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with an appropriately licensed provider.
Emergency Situations
This website is not intended for emergencies or crisis intervention.
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
In the United States, you may call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Do not use website contact forms or general email for urgent or emergency communication.
Consultations and Appointments
The website may offer opportunities to request a consultation or schedule professional services.
Submitting a request does not guarantee appointment availability, acceptance as a client, or eligibility for any particular service.
Fees, appointment policies, cancellations, confidentiality, and other conditions of professional services will be communicated through the practice’s applicable intake and service agreements.
Those agreements govern the provision of professional services and take precedence over these website terms where applicable.
Coaching and Psychological Services
The practice may provide both psychological services and coaching services.
These services have different purposes, professional boundaries, and applicable agreements. Coaching is not a substitute for psychotherapy, psychiatric treatment, or other healthcare services.
The nature of the services being provided will be clarified before a professional engagement begins.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, original text, graphics, branding, and educational materials published on this website are the property of Dr. Jim Seghers, PhD, or their respective rights holders.
Content may not be reproduced, distributed, or used commercially without appropriate permission, except as permitted by law.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites or resources.
These links are provided for convenience or informational purposes. We do not control the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
Website Availability and Accuracy
We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this website accurate and current. However, information may change, and we cannot guarantee that all website content will always be complete, current, or error-free.
Website access may occasionally be interrupted for maintenance, technical issues, or other reasons.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the practice is not responsible for damages arising solely from reliance on general informational website content or from technical interruptions affecting website access.
Nothing in these Terms of Service limits rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded, including rights relating to professional negligence or applicable patient protections.
Privacy
Information collected through the website is addressed in our Privacy Statement.
Information protected under applicable healthcare privacy laws is addressed in our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Service periodically. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact
Questions concerning these terms may be directed to:
Dr. Jim Seghers, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
California License PSY #27484
Newport Beach, California
Phone: (949) 892-7065
Website: drseghers.com