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Paola Abicic, LMFT #163260 | Somatic Psychotherapy Practice
1. Provider & Licensing Disclosures
In compliance with California state regulations and Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) standards, the following mandatory licensing disclosures are provided:
Full Legal Name: Paola Abicic
Professional Title: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Additional Certifications: Certified Yoga Therapist, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
State of Licensure: California
License Number: LMFT 163260
2. Mandatory BBS Notice to Clients (AB 630)
The Board of Behavioral Sciences receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and professional clinical counselors.
Notice to clients: You may contact the Board of Behavioral Sciences online at www.bbs.ca.gov or by calling (916) 574-7830.
3. Educational and informational Purposes Only
All content provided on this website, including articles, blog posts, videos, audio, text, graphics, and other materials, is created solely for general informational, educational, and self-exploration purposes. Accessing, reading, or interacting with any content on this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Paola Abicic, LMFT #163260
The materials on this site are not a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice.
4. Crisis and Emergency Services Disclaimer
This website and its associated contact forms and emails are not monitored 24/7 and are strictly intended for non-urgent business inquiries and consultation scheduling.
In case of emergency or crisis: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, crisis, severe distress, or thoughts of self-harm, please do not use this website to seek immediate help. Instead, take one of the following immediate actions:
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7, free, and confidential).
Call 911 or contact your local emergency response services.
Go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line.
5. Geographical Scope of Practice & Telehealth
Paola Abicic, LMFT #163260, is licensed to practice psychotherapy exclusively within the state of California. Professional therapy and telehealth services are available only to clients who are physically located in California at the time of session delivery.
6. Electronic Communications & Confidentiality
Please note that standard web inquiry forms, unencrypted emails, and online communications are not entirely secure or confidential methods of transmission. While reasonable steps are taken to safeguard data, please avoid submitting sensitive personal, medical, or mental health details through contact forms on this website.