Website Notices
Important notices about the information on this website, emergency limits, privacy, telehealth, Good Faith Estimates, and client rights.
Not a crisis or emergency service
Whatif Therapy does not provide emergency or crisis intervention. Emails, website messages, and voicemails are not continuously monitored and should not be used for urgent concerns.
If you are in immediate danger, experiencing suicidal thoughts, or unable to stay safe:
- Call 911
- Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Go to your nearest emergency room
Website disclaimer
The information on this website, www.whatiftherapy.com, is provided by Whatif Therapy for educational and informational purposes only.
This website is not medical or mental health advice
Nothing on this website is intended to be, or should be interpreted as, medical advice, mental health advice, a diagnosis, or a substitute for professional treatment.
No guarantee of outcomes
Therapy outcomes vary by person. This website does not guarantee symptom reduction, diagnosis, treatment success, or any specific clinical result.
No therapist-client relationship is created by viewing this site
Viewing this website, sending a message through a contact form, or communicating by email does not create a therapist-client relationship with Whatif Therapy or Matthew Baker, LCSW.
When a therapy relationship begins
A formal therapeutic relationship is established only after intake, informed consent, required practice documents, and mutual agreement to begin treatment.
Additional practice notices
These notices help clarify your rights, responsibilities, privacy protections, and financial information when receiving care.
About Whatif Therapy
Matthew Baker, LCSW, California License #121926, is based in Lakewood, California and provides online therapy for clients throughout California.
Whatif Therapy focuses on OCD, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related concerns. Treatment may include Exposure and Response Prevention, Prolonged Exposure, and other structured approaches based on clinical fit.
Phone: 714-686-9447
Email: Matt@whatiftherapy.com