Legal Notices

The information on this website (whatiftherapy.com) is provided by Whatif Therapy for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this website is intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as:

• Medical advice
• Mental health advice
• A substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment
• A guarantee of therapeutic outcomes
• The establishment of a therapist–client relationship

Viewing this website, sending a message through the contact form, or communicating via email does not create a therapeutic relationship with Whatif Therapy or with Matthew Baker, LCSW. A formal therapeutic relationship is only established after:

• A completed intake assessment,
• Mutually agreed-upon treatment plan, and
• Signed informed consent and practice policies.

No Guarantees of Results

Psychotherapy is an individualized process, and results vary. The content on this website—including articles, examples, blog posts, exposure explanations, and client education materials—does not guarantee any specific outcomes.

Not Professional Advice

Information on this website should not replace:

• Clinical judgment
• Personalized mental health treatment
• Medical evaluation
• Legal or financial advice

If you have questions about your mental health, seek care from a qualified professional.

California Telehealth Limitations

Whatif Therapy provides services only to individuals physically located in California at the time of each session.

Website content is accessible everywhere. But therapy services are restricted by state law.

Consent to Website Terms

By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to this Website Disclaimer, the Terms of Use, and the Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

Privacy & Analytics Info

Whatif Therapy uses basic analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use this website and to improve website performance. These tools may collect non-identifiable technical information such as device type, browser version, pages visited, general geographic region, and time spent on the site.

No Protected Health Information (PHI) is collected, stored, or transmitted through Google Analytics or any tracking tool used on this website.

Whatif Therapy does not use analytics to track or identify individual users, does not combine analytics data with clinical records, and does not use remarketing, retargeting, or advertising features that would transmit identifiable data to third parties.

By using this website, you consent to the collection of non-identifiable analytics data as described above. For more details, refer to our Privacy Policy.

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Matthew Baker, LCSW (CA License #121926) is based in Lakewood, California, where he provides online therapy for clients throughout the state. He specializes in helping adults, children, and teenagers better manage intrusive thoughts, worries, and fears, as well as work through trauma. Trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Prolonged Exposure (PE), Matthew offers structured, personalized care focused on helping you make meaningful changes and move forward.