Safeguarding Therapy helps you understand what to expect in therapy, recognize red flags, and take ownership of your healing — so you experience extraordinary results.
Be Empowered.
Get Real Results.
Become Informed.
Be Empowered.
Get Real Results.
The best therapy happens when both client and therapist show up with integrity and awareness.
About Us
Safeguarding Therapy is a client-first resource that teaches you how to be safe, informed, and effective in therapy—so you can be informed, become empowered, and get real results.
Born from lived experience, we help you trust your gut, spot red flags early, and choose therapy that honors your boundaries, pace, and voice.
We don’t sell to clients. Our work is funded by our therapist community and supporters—so our content is free to clients and always will be.
What to Expect Here:
✔️ Honest guidance in plain English (no jargon).
✔️ Free tools you can use today: checklists, articles, scripts, quizzes, and more.
✔️ A practical path for before, during, and after sessions to get real results.
Before you say YES to a therapist...
Read This
A printable guide to help you ask better questions, notice red flags, and trust your gut.
Simplify Your Path With Our Resources
We’ve hand-picked our best resources to support your next right step – no matter where you’re at on your healing journey.
Daily Support Toolkit
Life can feel like a lot sometimes. We’ve gathered simple tools to help you find your footing and feel steady again, whether you’ve just left a therapy session or just navigating a stressful day.
With tools designed to be easy and accessible, you’ll have clear ways to help you feel more grounded and supported whenever you need it most.
Questioning Your Therapy Experience?
Have questions or concerns about your therapist? You’re not alone! Here, you’ll find a range of topics to help you navigate and understand your therapeutic relationship with confidence.
Read Our Helpful Articles
We write in plain English (sans jargon) so you can clearly understand your rights, set and hold clear boundaries, and track your progress.
Is Your Therapy Working?
Ever wondered if you’re actually making progress in therapy? Or wondering if it could be better?
Read our guide to evaluate your therapy experience, identify signs of growth, and decide if it’s time to stay or move on.
Meet Our Founder
Nicole Knutson created Safeguarding Therapy after realizing how unclear and intimidating the therapy process can feel when you’re just starting out.
Her own experience showed how easily clients can be left without guidance, unsure of what’s normal or what questions to ask.
Now, she’s helping others approach therapy with understanding and confidence—so it feels safe, transparent, and truly supportive from the very first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’ve ever felt unsure about what’s normal in therapy, you’re in the right place.
These FAQs are here to make the process clearer, safer, and easier to navigate—so you can move forward with confidence.
What is Safeguarding Therapy?
Safeguarding Therapy is a nonprofit education platform that helps you navigate therapy with confidence. We offer clear, trustworthy information about what safe, ethical therapy looks like so you can protect your well-being and make informed choices every step of the way.
Who is Safeguarding Therapy for?
Our resources are for anyone exploring therapy: whether you’re brand new, currently in therapy, or healing after a difficult experience. If you’ve ever felt unsure about what’s “normal” in a therapy relationship, this space was built for you.
Is Safeguarding Therapy a therapy provider?
No. We don’t offer therapy, referrals, or crisis intervention. Instead, we focus on education and empowerment—giving you the knowledge, language, and tools to make therapy safer and more effective for you.
What makes Safeguarding Therapy different from other mental-health websites?
We don’t sell therapist listings or ads. Safeguarding Therapy exists to fill the gap between “finding help” and understanding what ethical help should look like. We teach what safety, respect, and clarity actually mean inside the therapy room by using real-world examples and simple language.
Why was Safeguarding Therapy created?
Founder Nicole Knutson built this platform after experiencing harm in therapy herself. What began as her personal healing journey has become a mission to help others feel safer, more informed, and more confident when seeking support.
Can therapists use these resources too?
Absolutely. Many ethical therapists read our client articles to strengthen their own awareness and create safer spaces for clients. Our tools are written for clients first, but anyone who values integrity in therapy can benefit from them.
Is Safeguarding Therapy a nonprofit?
Yes. We’re a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to public education, safety, and advocacy in mental-health care. Our focus is transparency—not profit.
How can I support Safeguarding Therapy?
You can share our resources, follow us on social media, and spread awareness to others seeking therapy. When our nonprofit donation portal launches, your support will help expand free tools and outreach to those who need them most.
Meet Our Team
Nicole Knutson
Founder & CEO
Marylynne Abbott Ed.D.
Editorial Writer
Kendra Wray
Director of Marketing
Kadee Chappell
Director of Community Content
Stephanie Zucchini
MS, NCC, LPC - Content Advisor
Nicole Knutson
Founder & CEO
Marylynne Abbott, Ed.D.
Editorial Writer
Kendra Wray
Director of Marketing
Kadee Chappell
Director of Community Content
Stephanie Zucchini
MA, MCC, LPC – Content Advisor
