Terms of Use
Last updated February 12, 2026
Agreement to These Terms
By accessing or using this website, including any content, services, programs, courses, coaching, or products offered through the website (collectively, the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Website.
Services Provided
Margaret Hughes Therapy provides:
Psychotherapy services to clients located in states where Margaret Hughes is licensed
Coaching services
Educational programs and courses
Informational content, resources, and materials
Therapy services are provided only to individuals who have completed the intake process and established a formal therapist-client relationship.
Coaching and educational services are separate from psychotherapy and do not constitute therapy.
No Therapist-Client Relationship Through Website Use
Your use of this Website, including:
Viewing content
Submitting forms
Sending emails
Participating in programs or coaching
does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
A therapist-client relationship is only established after:
Completion of required intake documentation
Review and signing of informed consent
Mutual agreement to begin therapy services
Coaching and Educational Services Are Not Therapy
Coaching services, online programs, courses, and educational materials are provided for educational and personal development purposes only.
These services:
Do not constitute medical care or mental health treatment
Do not establish a therapist-client relationship
Are not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical care, or mental health treatment
If you require mental health treatment, you must establish a formal therapy relationship.
Eligibility and Age Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old to use this Website or purchase services, unless you are a minor using the Website with parental consent.
Therapy services for minors require parental or guardian consent in accordance with applicable laws.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to:
Text
Graphics
Logos
Videos
Downloads
Course materials
Program materials
is the property of Margaret Hughes Therapy, and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may not:
Copy
Share
Reproduce
Sell
Distribute
any materials without written permission.
Course and program materials are licensed for your personal use only.
Payments and Purchases
If you purchase coaching, courses, or other products, you agree to provide accurate payment information.
All sales are subject to the terms presented at the time of purchase.
Refund policies, if applicable, will be clearly stated at the point of sale.
No Guarantees
Margaret Hughes Therapy makes no guarantees regarding specific results from:
Therapy
Coaching
Programs
Courses
Educational materials
Individual results vary based on many factors.
Use at Your Own Risk
Your use of the Website and any information provided is voluntary and at your own risk.
You are solely responsible for your decisions, actions, and results.
No Warranty
This Website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
Margaret Hughes Therapy does not guarantee that the Website will always be available, accurate, or error-free.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Margaret Hughes Therapy shall not be liable for any damages resulting from your use of this Website, programs, coaching, or services.
This includes:
Direct damages
Indirect damages
Incidental damages
Consequential damages
Third-Party Links
This Website may include links to third-party websites.
Margaret Hughes Therapy is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.
Privacy
Your use of this Website is also governed by the Privacy Policy.
Please review the Privacy Policy for details on how your information is handled.
Geographic and Licensing Limitations
Margaret Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provides psychotherapy services only to clients located in states where she is licensed and authorized to practice.
Coaching and educational services may be available more broadly, as permitted by law.
Changes to These Terms
Margaret Hughes Therapy reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
Good Faith Estimate Notice (No Surprises Act)
Under federal law, health care providers are required to provide clients who are not using insurance with a Good Faith Estimate of the expected charges for medical and mental health services.
If you are receiving therapy services from Margaret Hughes Therapy, you have the right to receive a written Good Faith Estimate outlining the anticipated cost of services.
This estimate will include:
The cost per session
The expected frequency of sessions
The estimated total cost of services
You will receive this estimate before your first therapy appointment 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 charges.
For more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit:
https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
This Good Faith Estimate requirement applies only to psychotherapy services and does not apply to coaching, courses, or educational programs.
Complaints
If you have concerns about services provided, you are encouraged to discuss them directly with Margaret Hughes.
You may also file a complaint with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC), which regulates licensed mental health professionals in the state of Texas: www.bhec.texas.gov/discipline-and-complaints/index.html
Contact Information
Margaret Hughes Therapy:
margarethughestherapy@gmail.com
(512) 265-5144