Effective Date: 07/23/26

The information provided on this website by Third Culture Counseling ("Third Culture Counseling," "we," "our," or "us") is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Educational Information Only

The content on this website—including text, articles, blog posts, graphics, downloadable resources, videos, and other materials—is provided solely for educational and informational purposes.

The information presented is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any mental health condition or medical condition.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as psychological, medical, legal, or professional advice.

Mental health treatment should always be based on an individualized assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.

2. No Therapist-Client Relationship

Your use of this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship with Third Culture Counseling or Zaraar Zahid, LCPC.

A therapeutic relationship is established only after:

  • An initial consultation (when appropriate);

  • Completion of all required intake documentation;

  • Review and signing of informed consent forms; and

  • Mutual agreement that psychotherapy services are clinically appropriate.

Submitting a contact form, sending an email, leaving a voicemail, or requesting an appointment does not create a therapist-client relationship.

3. Not Emergency or Crisis Services

This website is not monitored continuously and should never be used to communicate urgent or emergency concerns.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, believe you or someone else is in immediate danger, or require immediate assistance:

  • Call 911

  • Go to your nearest emergency department

  • Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Please do not rely on email, voicemail, or website contact forms for emergency communication.

4. No Guarantee of Results

Psychotherapy is a collaborative and individualized process.

Every person's experiences, goals, circumstances, and response to treatment are different.

Accordingly, Third Culture Counseling makes no guarantees regarding:

  • Treatment outcomes

  • Symptom improvement

  • Emotional well-being

  • Personal growth

  • Achievement of therapeutic goals

Any testimonials, educational examples, or descriptions of therapeutic approaches presented on this website should not be interpreted as guarantees of future results.

5. Professional Scope of Practice

Zaraar Zahid is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.

Psychotherapy services are provided only within the scope of applicable federal and Illinois laws, professional ethics, and licensing regulations.

Availability of services may depend upon your physical location, clinical appropriateness, and other legal or professional considerations.

6. Third-Party Resources

This website may include links to third-party websites, articles, books, organizations, or other educational resources.

These resources are provided solely as a convenience.

Third Culture Counseling does not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information found on third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, products, or services.

7. Website Accuracy

Third Culture Counseling makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided on this website is accurate and current.

However, information may become outdated, contain typographical errors, or change without notice.

We make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of any information contained on this website.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Third Culture Counseling PLLC and Zaraar Zahid, LCPC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

  • Use of this website;

  • Reliance on information presented on this website;

  • Technical interruptions or website errors;

  • Third-party websites linked from this website; or

  • Decisions made based upon website content.

Your use of this website is entirely at your own risk.

9. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website—including written content, branding, logos, graphics, photographs, downloadable resources, and design elements—is the property of Third Culture Counseling PLLC and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

No material from this website may be reproduced, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

10. Changes to This Disclaimer

Third Culture Counseling reserves the right to modify or update this Legal Disclaimer at any time without prior notice.

Any changes become effective immediately upon publication on this website.

Continued use of this website constitutes acceptance of the revised disclaimer.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Legal Disclaimer, please contact:

Third Culture Counseling

Zaraar Zahid, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor – Illinois

Email: info@thirdculturecounseling.com

Website: thirdculturecounseling.com