Website terms of use

About these terms

This website is run by Firas Bdaiwi, LMFT #160651, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. By using the site, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

This site is general education, not therapy

Everything on this site and my social media is general education. It isn't therapy, diagnosis, or advice about your situation, and it isn't a substitute for care from a professional who knows you.

Using the site doesn't make you a client

Reading the site, typing in the “What are you struggling with?” box, sending me a message, or requesting a free consult doesn't create a therapist-client relationship. Therapy begins only after a consult, intake, and your signed consent.

Not for emergencies

This site and this practice don't provide emergency services, and messages may not be seen right away. If you're in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. If you're outside the United States, please contact your local emergency services.

Services are for people located in California

I'm licensed in California, so therapy services are only for people who are physically located in California at the time of each session, whether we meet by telehealth or in person.

Who owns the content

The writing, the FiKhair name and logo, the orb animation, and the other design on this site belong to me. You're welcome to read, share a link, or print a page for your own personal use. Please don't copy, republish, or reuse them without my written permission.

Links to other sites

This site links to other websites, such as Instagram, TikTok, Psychology Today, SimplePractice, and government pages. I don't control those sites, and a link isn't an endorsement of everything on them. Their own terms and privacy policies apply.

No promises about results

Every person and every relationship is different. Nothing on this site promises or guarantees any particular result from therapy.

The site is provided as is

I try to keep this site accurate and working, but I can't promise it will always be complete, current, or free of errors or interruptions. To the extent the law allows, I'm not responsible for losses that come from using the site or relying on its content. Nothing here limits any right you have that the law doesn't allow me to limit.

California law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

Changes to these terms

If I change these terms, I'll post the updated version on this page and change the “Last updated” date. Using the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms: my secure message form. For how this site handles information, see the privacy policy.

Firas Bdaiwi, LMFT #160651 · California

Last updated: October 12, 2026