Clinical Scope & Telehealth Suitability Disclaimer
Scope of Practice & Emergency Disclaimers
Valerie Holcomb, MS, LPC provides scheduled, outpatient telehealth psychotherapy. Outpatient virtual care is not appropriate for individuals experiencing acute, high-risk crises requiring higher levels of care or immediate medical stabilization.
Telehealth Services Are NOT Suitable For:
Active Suicidal Ideation (SI) or Homicidal Ideation (HI): Individuals experiencing active thoughts, intent, or plans to harm themselves or others.
Active Substance Withdrawal or Medical Detox: Individuals requiring active medical detoxification or medical oversight for substance withdrawal.
Severe, Unstabilized Psychiatric Emergencies: Any crisis requiring immediate, real-time physical intervention or higher levels of care (e.g., inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization programs).
If you are experiencing a life-threatening crisis, active suicidal or homicidal thoughts, or severe medical symptoms, do not use this website or wait for an appointment. Immediately access emergency resources:
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Available 24/7, free, and confidential)
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line
Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room
Texas Consumer Notice & Complaint Process
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) investigates and prosecutes professional misconduct committed by licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and social workers.
Consumers have the right to:
Request access to their health care records.
Contact the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council regarding a licensee.
File a consumer complaint with the BHEC or the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC)
George H.W. Bush State Office Building
1801 Congress Ave., Suite 7.300
Austin, Texas 78701
Website: bhec.texas.gov
Phone: 1-800-821-3205
(This notice is provided in accordance with Rule 884.31 of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and Texas Health and Safety Code Section 181.105.)
Notice to Vermont Clients
Mental health practice in Vermont is regulated by the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), and the Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners. Consumers have the right to receive clear information regarding a practitioner’s qualifications, therapeutic orientation, fees, and client rights prior to or at the start of treatment.
Unprofessional conduct standards are defined under 3 V.S.A. § 129a and 26 V.S.A. Chapter 65. Consumers who wish to verify a license or file a formal complaint may contact the Office of Professional Regulation:
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)
89 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402
Phone: (802) 828-1505
Website / Complaint Portal: sos.vermont.gov/opr
South Carolina Consumer Notice & Regulatory Information
Notice to South Carolina Clients
Mental health telehealth services in South Carolina are regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) and the Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Clients have the right to receive information regarding practitioner credentials, scope of practice, fees, and privacy safeguards prior to therapy.
Please note: Telehealth services are not intended for acute behavioral health emergencies. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call/text 988.
To verify a license or file a consumer complaint regarding a licensee, contact the South Carolina LLR:
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR)
Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors
110 Centerview Dr.
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-4658
Website / Complaint Portal: llr.sc.gov/cou
Florida Consumer Notice & Telehealth Hyperlink
Notice to Florida Clients
Mental health services provided via telehealth to clients located in Florida are regulated pursuant to Florida Statute § 456.47.
Out-of-state health care practitioners providing telehealth services to Florida residents must register with the Florida Department of Health. To view practitioner registration information or learn more about Florida telehealth regulations, please visit the official Florida Department of Health Telehealth website:
Florida Department of Health Telehealth Portal:
http://www.flhealthsource.gov/telehealth
Utah Consumer Notice & Telehealth Disclosure
Notice to Utah Clients
Services provided to clients located in Utah are delivered via HIPAA-compliant telehealth technology in accordance with the Utah Mental Health Professional Practice Act and Utah Administrative Code R156-1-602.
Licensure & Credentials: Services are provided by a Licensed Professional Counselor holding valid authorization to practice in the State of Utah.
Emergency Protocol: Telehealth services are not appropriate for acute, life-threatening psychiatric emergencies. If you are experiencing a crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Regulatory Authority & Complaints: Mental health practice in Utah is regulated by the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). To verify a license or submit a consumer complaint, contact DOPL:
Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)
160 East 300 South, 1st Floor
PO Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741
Phone: (801) 530-6628 / Toll-Free in Utah: (866) 275-3675
Website / License Verification: dopl.utah.gov
Idaho Consumer Notice & Telehealth Disclosure
Notice to Idaho Clients
Mental health and virtual care services provided to clients located in Idaho are conducted in accordance with the Idaho Virtual Care Access Act (Idaho Code § 54-5701 et seq.) and regulated by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL).
Practitioner Identity & Licensure: Services are delivered via HIPAA-compliant interactive audio/video telehealth technology by a Licensed Professional Counselor holding valid state licensure/registration.
Crisis & Safety Protocol: Telehealth is not designed for acute, immediate medical or psychiatric emergencies. If you are experiencing a life-threatening crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Licensing Board & Complaints: Consumers may verify professional credentials or submit a formal regulatory inquiry or complaint through DOPL:
Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (DOPL)
Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists
11341 W. Chinden Blvd.
Boise, ID 83714
Phone: (208) 334-3233
Website / License Search & Complaints: dopl.idaho.gov/cou
Oregon Consumer Notice & Regulatory Disclosure
Notice to Oregon Clients
Services delivered to clients located in Oregon are provided in accordance with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT). Practice adheres strictly to the Board’s Code of Ethics set forth in OAR Chapter 833, Division 100.
Client Rights: Consumers have the right to expect practitioner qualifications under state law, examine public records maintained by the Board, receive clear fee schedules prior to service, and be assured of privacy and confidentiality subject to legal exceptions.
Regulatory Authority & Complaints: Additional information about counselors or therapists is available on the Board’s website. To verify credentials or submit a formal complaint, contact OBLPCT:
Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT)
3218 Pringle Rd SE, #120
Salem, OR 97302-6312
Phone: (503) 378-5499
Email: lpct.board@oregon.gov
Website: oregon.gov/oblpct
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