Effective Date: June 13, 2025 | Last Updated: December 4, 2025
Consent-Based Approach: This document is provided to support your informed decision-making about therapy services. At Realization Counseling, we honor your inner wisdom and readiness for therapeutic work. We aim to create a safe and collaborative space where growth can occur at your pace. .
Agreement to Terms
By accessing this website, scheduling an appointment, or receiving services from Michael Lydon, LCSW, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the website or initiating services.
🚨 Mental Health Emergency Information
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please use the following emergency resources:
- Emergency: 911
- Massachusetts Crisis Line: 877-382-1609
- National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Realization Counseling is not equipped to provide crisis intervention or emergency services.
Scope of Services
Therapy Services (Massachusetts Residents)
Licensed psychotherapy is provided exclusively to Massachusetts residents via secure telehealth or in-person sessions, in accordance with state law and LCSW supervision requirements. By attending therapy sessions, you affirm that you are physically located in Massachusetts at the time of the session.
Therapy services officially begin only after all four of the following conditions have been satisfied:
Therapy services with Realization Counseling officially begin only when all of the following conditions are met:
- You are physically located in Massachusetts (or intend to receive services exclusively while you are in Massachusetts).
- You have completed and submitted all required intake paperwork, including the informed consent and teletherapy consent forms.
- You have filled out and submitted your BPSSA form (Biopsychosocial Spiritual Assessment).
- We have met for your first scheduled therapy session.
Until all four conditions are satisfied, no therapeutic relationship exists, and any communication (including consultations, emails, or messages) does not constitute therapy.
Coaching Services (Non-Massachusetts Residents)
Therapy-informed coaching may be available to adults residing outside Massachusetts. Coaching is not clinical therapy and does not establish a therapist-client relationship or fall under HIPAA protections. However, coaching clients’ information is treated respectfully and with high standards of privacy and discretion.
Coaching services with Realization Counseling (Realization Consulting LLC) begin only when all of the following conditions are met:
- You are physically located in a jurisdiction that permits coaching services (e.g., outside Massachusetts or within MA while explicitly not engaging in therapy). Coaching may be provided across state and international borders unless prohibited by local regulations.
- You are solely responsible for understanding and complying with any local laws or regulations that apply to receiving coaching services in your location.
- By scheduling coaching services, you attest that you are permitted to receive coaching under the laws of your jurisdiction.
- You understand and agree that coaching is not psychotherapy. Coaching does not involve diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical intervention, or documentation intended for insurance reimbursement. Coaching is educational, skills-based, experiential work designed to foster personal growth and transformation.
- You have submitted payment or selected a payment plan for the agreed-upon coaching program, package, or session.
- We have met for our first scheduled coaching session OR you have received access to the first module/material in a defined coaching program (for structured programs).
Until these conditions are met, no coaching relationship exists, and any communication (including inquiries, consultations, or discovery calls) does not constitute coaching.
Scope of Practice
Michael Lydon, LCSW specializes in:
- Trauma resolution and emotional imprint healing
- Schema discovery and memory reconsolidation
- Spiritual integration and body-based meditation
Modalities include Coherence Therapy, Realization Process, and other somatic/experiential techniques.
Client Eligibility and Responsibilities
Minimum Age
18 years old
Services Are Not Appropriate For:
- Active suicidal ideation or recent suicide attempt
- Active psychosis
- Severe addiction requiring detox or inpatient treatment
- Ongoing domestic violence situations lacking external safety plans
Please share any relevant medical or psychiatric diagnoses, medications, or concurrent treatments that may be helpful for our work together.
Therapy Expectations
Individual Results Vary
Therapy outcomes depend on many factors, including the nature of presenting concerns, personal engagement, and external support systems. No outcomes are guaranteed.
Your Participation
Your progress is shaped by your willingness to engage, reflect, and collaborate. You have full right to accept or decline interventions.
Potential Effects of Therapy:
- Temporary increase in emotional intensity
- Re-emergence of suppressed memories
- Changing relationship dynamics
- Greater self-awareness and emotional sensitivity
- Discomfort during transition before new patterns stabilize
Confidentiality & Data Protection
Therapy Clients (MA Residents)
Sessions and records are confidential and protected under Massachusetts state law and HIPAA regulations.
Limits to Confidentiality:
- Imminent risk of serious harm to self or others
- Mandatory reporting of child or elder abuse
- Court order/subpoena
- Client-signed written release
Security Notes:
- Teletherapy platforms used are HIPAA-compliant
- Email is used for administrative purposes and, when accompanied with the subject line “Confidential”, may contain suggested therapeutic “homework” or “between session practice”.
- No electronic system is completely secure
Scheduling, Cancellations, & Payment
Appointments
Booked via online scheduler or mutual arrangement
Cancellations
- 48-hour notice required
- Late cancellations and no-shows may be charged full fee
- Emergencies reviewed case-by-case
Fees
- Session fees discussed prior to services
- Payment due at time of session
- Fees may change with 30 days notice
Insurance
- Realization Counseling and Michael Lydon are out-of-network
- Michael Lydon is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) practicing under the supervision of a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), as required by Massachusetts law
- It is the client’s responsibility to verify with their insurance provider whether reimbursement is available for out-of-network services delivered by an LCSW under LICSW supervision
- Superbills provided after every 6 sessions or upon request
- Client is responsible for seeking reimbursement
Ending Services
You may end services at any time. Michael may also recommend ending or referring out in cases of:
- Nonpayment
- Repeated missed appointments
- Clinical misalignment
- Need for higher level of care
Legal Information & Professional Credentials
License
Michael Lydon, LCSW
MA License #LCSW223441
Supervisor: Margaret Fasolo, LICSW
MA License #119182
Verification
- mass.gov Board Lookup
- Phone: (617) 727-3074
Certifications
- Advanced Certified Coherence Therapy Practitioner (Bruce Ecker, Coherence Psychology Institute)
- Senior Certified Realization Process Practitioner (Judith Blackstone, Realization Process)
- Certification in Advanced Trauma Repair (Judith Blackstone, Realization Process)
Website Terms
Use of Content
Website content is owned by Michael Lydon and may not be reused without permission. It is for informational and educational use only and does not substitute therapy or professional advice.
External Links
Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience. Realization Counseling is not responsible for their content.
User Eligibility
Website intended for adults 18+.
Accessibility
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.
Limitation of Liability
Michael Lydon, LCSW is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this website or services.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Disputes shall be resolved in Massachusetts courts.
Updates to Terms
Terms may be updated periodically. Continued use of services or the website indicates acceptance. Significant updates will be communicated to current clients.
Contact
Michael Lydon, LCSW
Realization Consulting, DBA Realization Counseling
7 Whittier Pl Ste 108 PMB 223
Boston, MA 02114
⚠️ Acknowledgment
By booking services, you acknowledge having read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. This page serves as part of your informed consent process.
For any questions, please contact us prior to booking.
This website and its content are intended for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute clinical advice or treatment.