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Professional Disclosure Statement

Effective date: 2026-05-23

Provider

Melissa Paul, LCSW.

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Colorado, license [Pending: CO LCSW license number].

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Texas, license [Pending: TX LCSW license number].

Education and training

[Pending: degree, institution, year of graduation]

[Pending: relevant clinical certifications, for example EMDR, trauma-focused CBT]

Regulatory boards

Colorado. Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Professions and Occupations, State Board of Social Work Examiners. 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202. (303) 894-7800. dora.colorado.gov.

Texas. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. 1801 Congress Ave., Suite 7.300, Austin, TX 78701. (512) 305-7700. bhec.texas.gov.

Required Colorado disclosures

The practice of licensed or registered persons in the field of psychotherapy is regulated by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. As required by Colorado law, you are informed that:

  • You are entitled to receive information about the methods of therapy, the techniques used, the duration of therapy (if known), and the fee structure.
  • You may seek a second opinion from another therapist or terminate therapy at any time.
  • In a professional relationship, sexual intimacy is never appropriate and should be reported to the board.
  • Information shared in therapy is legally confidential except where disclosure is required or permitted by law, including but not limited to: suspected abuse or neglect of a child, at-risk adult, or elder; serious threat of harm to self or others; or court order.

Distinction between therapy and coaching

Clinical therapy services provided to clients in Colorado or Texas are licensed mental-health services. Coaching services are not licensed mental-health services, are not psychotherapy, and are not regulated by the boards listed above. Coaching does not create a therapist-client relationship.

Complaint information

Concerns about the practice of a licensed clinical social worker may be filed with the relevant board listed above.