Website Disclaimer

Embracing Joy Consulting

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

This Website Disclaimer applies to Embracing Joy Consulting, LLC, Melissa Divaris Thompson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and all content, courses, products, downloads, videos, podcasts, blog posts, emails, social media content, speaking engagements, media appearances, and materials provided through this website or related platforms.

Embracing Joy Consulting operates as an educational platform and not as a healthcare provider.

By accessing this website or engaging with any content, you agree to the terms of this Disclaimer.

1. Educational and Informational Purposes Only

All information provided on this website and through Embracing Joy Consulting is for educational and informational purposes only.

Nothing on this website or within any materials is intended to constitute psychotherapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any kind.

The content is designed to provide general education about relationships, communication, and emotional well being and is not individualized advice.

2. No Therapist Client Relationship

Your use of this website, participation in courses or programs, downloading of resources, or engagement with content does not create a therapist client, provider patient, fiduciary, or professional relationship between you and Melissa Divaris Thompson or Embracing Joy Consulting, LLC.

No therapeutic relationship is formed by consuming this content.

3. Professional Scope of Practice and Licensure

Melissa Divaris Thompson is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, and Connecticut. The educational materials provided through this website are not therapy services and are not governed by state licensure laws because they are educational in nature.

The materials provided through Embracing Joy Consulting are not therapy services and are not governed by state licensure laws because they are educational in nature.

Individuals outside of the jurisdictions in which Melissa Divaris Thompson is licensed are not receiving therapy services through this website or its materials.

4. Personal Responsibility

You acknowledge that you are voluntarily using this website and its materials and that you are solely and personally responsible for your decisions, actions, and results.

You agree to use your own judgment and seek professional guidance where appropriate.

5. Earnings, Results, and Testimonials Disclaimer

Any testimonials, case studies, examples, or success stories shared on this website or within Embracing Joy Consulting materials reflect individual experiences only.

They are not guarantees of results.

Your outcomes depend on many factors including your personal circumstances, relationship dynamics, effort, and implementation.

No representation is made that you will achieve the same or similar results.

6. Third Party Content, Links, and Media Disclaimer

This website may reference, link to, or feature third party websites, products, services, articles, podcasts, or resources.

Embracing Joy Consulting and Melissa Divaris Thompson are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third party sites or materials.

Media appearances, podcast interviews, articles, or other third party uses of Melissa Divaris Thompson’s content are not controlled by Embracing Joy Consulting, and no responsibility is assumed for how such content is interpreted, distributed, or used by others.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Embracing Joy Consulting, LLC and Melissa Divaris Thompson disclaim any liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website or its materials.

8. Not a Substitute for Professional Care

This content is not a substitute for working with a licensed mental health professional, medical provider, or other qualified professional.

If you require individualized support, you are encouraged to seek services from a licensed provider in your area.

9. Crisis or Emergency Situations

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please contact emergency services or a licensed professional in your area immediately.

Do not rely on this website or its content for crisis support.

10. Earnings and Testimonials Disclosure

Any testimonials, examples, or success stories shared on this website or within our materials reflect individual experiences and are not guarantees of results.

Your results will vary depending on your personal situation, relationship dynamics, effort, and implementation.

We do not guarantee any specific outcomes from the use of our educational materials, courses, or resources.