Professional Disclosure
Teo Estepani, Ed.D., LPCC is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor providing counseling services within the legal and ethical scope of professional licensure.
Licensure:
- California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #20354)
- Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #84722)
- Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #PC015754)
Services are provided only in jurisdictions where licensure permits. Therapy services are available only to clients physically located in California, Texas, or Pennsylvania at the time of service, unless otherwise legally authorized.
Notice to California Clients
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of licensed professional clinical counselors.
To file a complaint or verify licensure:
- California Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Phone: (916) 574-7830
- Website: https://www.bbs.ca.gov
- Complaint Portal: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/consumers/consumer_complaints.html
Client Rights
Clients have the right to:
- Receive ethical and professional care
- Be informed of therapeutic policies, risks, and limitations
- Ask questions regarding treatment methods
- Decline or discontinue services
- Receive information regarding fees and billing
- Request records in accordance with applicable law
- File complaints with relevant licensing boards
Privacy & Communication Policy
Website Forms:
Submission of consultation or contact forms does not establish a therapeutic relationship.
Email and Text:
Email and text communications may not be fully secure or HIPAA-compliant. Please avoid transmitting confidential clinical information through unsecured channels.
Client Portal:
Secure clinical documents, treatment communication, and protected information should be exchanged only through designated secure systems when applicable.
Response Times:
General inquiries typically receive a response within 24–48 business hours.
Emergency Notice
This website, consultation forms, email, and text messaging services are not monitored for emergencies.
If you are experiencing:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Mental health crisis
- Immediate danger
Please call:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- 911
- Local emergency services
Good Faith Estimate Notice
Under the No Surprises Act, individuals who are not using insurance or who are self-paying have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges for psychotherapy services.
You may request this estimate before scheduling services or at any time during treatment.
For more information, visit:
https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
Website & Educational Content Disclaimer
The philosophical, psychological, educational, and written materials presented on this website are provided for informational and reflective purposes only.
These materials:
- Do not constitute psychotherapy
- Do not establish a therapist-client relationship
- Are not a substitute for mental health treatment
- Should not be interpreted as individualized clinical advice
A therapeutic relationship is established only after formal consultation, informed consent, and mutually agreed clinical services.
Jurisdiction & Scope of Practice
Therapeutic services are offered only where legally permitted by professional licensure.
Content related to:
- Philosophy
- Writing
- Education
- Workshops
- General consultation
may exist independently of psychotherapy services and should not be interpreted as clinical treatment unless explicitly stated.
Accessibility & Commitment
This practice is committed to ethical care, professional integrity, and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Questions regarding policies, rights, or professional standards may be directed through the appropriate contact channels listed on this website.
Last updated: April 30th, 2026