DISCLAIMER
Effective Date: June 18th, 2026
Educational Purpose Only
A Novel Therapy is an educational and content-based platform that uses literature and storytelling as a framework to explore psychological concepts — including attachment patterns, identity formation, trauma responses, grief, resilience, and relational dynamics. All content provided through A Novel Therapy is for educational and informational purposes only.
Not Therapy or Clinical Care
Nothing on this Website, in any course, in any book club, in any communication from us, or in any other Service constitutes therapy, counseling, psychotherapy, mental health treatment, medical care, or any other regulated clinical or healthcare service.
Dr. Kerry Doyle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in the States of Rhode Island, Florida, and Massachusetts. Her clinical practice is conducted through a separate professional entity. The Services offered through A Novel Therapy, LLC are not the practice of clinical social work, psychotherapy, counseling, or any other regulated mental health profession in any jurisdiction.
No therapist–client, clinician–patient, or other professional relationship is created between you and Dr. Doyle or A Novel Therapy, LLC by your use of the Services.
References to Dr. Doyle’s clinical credentials are biographical and serve to identify the source of the educational analysis. They do not indicate that any clinical service is being delivered through this platform.
Not a Substitute for Professional Care
The Services are not a substitute for individualized professional mental health, medical, psychiatric, or psychological care. Always consult a licensed professional with knowledge of your specific situation regarding any decisions about your mental health, medical care, or wellbeing. Never disregard, delay, or discontinue care from a qualified professional because of something you have read, watched, or heard through A Novel Therapy.
No Individualized Advice
Any information shared through the Services applies to general patterns and concepts as illustrated in literature. Nothing shared through the Services — including in book club chats, comment sections, social media messages, or email — is intended as, or should be interpreted as, individualized clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for any particular person.
Crisis Resources
The Services are not intended for use in mental health emergencies or crisis situations. If you are in crisis, experiencing thoughts of self-harm, or need immediate help, please use the following resources:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (United States)
911 — Emergency services (United States)
International users: Contact your local emergency services or crisis hotline.
A Novel Therapy does not provide crisis response, emergency intervention, or real-time mental health support.
Use of Books and Other Creative Works
A Novel Therapy discusses books, characters, themes, and excerpts from copyrighted creative works for purposes of commentary, criticism, education, and transformative analysis. Such use is intended to qualify as fair use under 17 U.S.C. § 107. All discussed works remain the intellectual property of their respective authors and publishers.
A Novel Therapy does not reproduce works in full, distribute copyrighted texts, or substitute for the original materials. Discussion of an author’s work does not imply endorsement, collaboration, partnership, or any affiliation with the author, publisher, or rights holder unless explicitly stated. Participants are encouraged to purchase or otherwise legally access the original works through authorized channels.
If you are a copyright owner and believe your work has been used in a manner that constitutes infringement, please contact us at the address below and we will promptly address your concerns.
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No Warranties; Limitation of Liability
The information provided through the Services is provided “as is,” without warranty of any kind. We make no representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, currency, or applicability of any information to your specific situation. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, A Novel Therapy, LLC, Dr. Kerry Doyle, and our officers, employees, and agents are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on the Services. The complete limitation of liability is set forth in our Terms of Use.
Affiliate Disclosure
A Novel Therapy participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a small commission when you purchase books through our links, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend books we believe are valuable to the educational content we provide.
Governing Law
This Disclaimer is governed by the laws of the State of Rhode Island. All disputes are subject to the dispute-resolution provisions in our Terms of Use.
Acknowledgment
By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Disclaimer and agree to be bound by it. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.
Contact
A Novel Therapy, LLC
15 Memorial Square, Box 384
Narragansett, RI 02818