The rules of the road for using this website.
Effective Date: March 20, 2026
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Breakwater Psychology website (breakwaterpsychology.com), operated by Dowling Consulting Group LLC. By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
The content on this website is provided for general educational and informational purposes. It is not clinical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation. Nothing on this site creates a therapist-client relationship between you and Breakwater Psychology, Dr. Luke Dowling, or Dowling Consulting Group LLC.
A therapist-client relationship is only established through a formal intake process, which includes informed consent, a signed service agreement, and a scheduled clinical session.
This website does not replace professional psychological services, medical advice, or crisis intervention. Do not delay seeking professional help because of something you read on this site.
If you are in crisis or need immediate help, please use one of these resources:
Breakwater Psychology provides services via telehealth. Consent for telehealth services is obtained separately during the intake process and is not covered by these Terms of Use. Your telehealth consent form will explain the specific risks, benefits, and procedures associated with receiving care through a secure video platform.
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, page layout, and design, is the property of Dowling Consulting Group LLC and is protected by U.S. copyright and trademark law.
You may view, download, and print content from this site for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or publicly display any content from this site without our prior written permission.
This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Dowling Consulting Group LLC makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the content on this site.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dowling Consulting Group LLC, Breakwater Psychology, and their owners, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) this website or your reliance on any information provided on this site.
This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and reference. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any linked sites. Accessing external links is at your own risk.
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or related to these terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in the State of Oregon, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, contact us:
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