Legal Disclaimer

Effective Date: December 11, 2025
Owner: Acura Blaylock, MS, LPC-Associate
Supervised by: Dr. Carole Gilmore, PhD, LPC-S
Practice Name: Mental Essence Counseling, PLLC
Website: https://www.mentalessence.org

1. Informational Purposes Only

The content on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, diagnosis, supervision, legal advice, medical advice, or financial advice.

Any insights, recommendations, or guidance presented on this website reflect general mental health education and are not individualized clinical directives. Information presented here cannot guarantee outcomes and is not representative of the views of any organizations I am affiliated with or my supervisor.

By using this site, you acknowledge that:

  • All content is for general educational use only.

  • You remain fully responsible for decisions you make based on the information presented.

  • Payments for services, consultations, or products are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

2. No Therapist–Client Relationship

Accessing this website, submitting a contact form, sending an email, or viewing online content does not create a therapist–client relationship with Acura Blaylock, MS, LPC-Associate, Mental Essence Counseling, PLLC, or my supervising LPC-S.

A therapeutic relationship is only established after all of the following occur:

  1. A formal intake process

  2. Completion and signing of informed consent and practice policies

  3. Mutual agreement by both client and provider to begin therapy services

Until these steps are completed, no clinical relationship exists.

3. Not an Emergency Resource

This website is not intended for use in emergencies or crisis situations.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, are at risk of harming yourself or others, or are in immediate danger:

  • Call 911, or

  • Go to your nearest emergency room, or

  • Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)

Mental Essence Counseling, PLLC does not provide emergency or crisis response through this website, email, or social media.

4. Licensing and Jurisdiction

Acura Blaylock, MS, LPC-Associate, provides mental health services only to clients who are physically located in Texas at the time services are rendered.

Services cannot be provided across state lines unless permitted by Texas law and board regulations.

As an LPC-Associate, all clinical work is supervised by:
Dr. Carole Gilmore, PhD, LPC-S

5. External Links and Resources

This website may reference or link to external websites, articles, platforms, or resources for convenience. These links do not imply endorsement, and Mental Essence Counseling, PLLC is not responsible for the accuracy, privacy policies, or content on third-party sites.

Users should review the terms and privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

6. Use at Your Own Risk

By using this website, you agree that any reliance on information provided is at your own risk. While efforts are made to keep information accurate and current, Mental Essence Counseling, PLLC makes no guarantees regarding:

  • The accuracy or completeness of site content

  • The applicability of website content to your personal circumstances

  • Any outcomes based on use of the information provided

The website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions regarding this Legal Disclaimer, please contact:

Acura Blaylock, MS, LPC-Associate
Mental Essence Counseling, PLLC
📧 Email: acurablaylock@mentalessence.org
🌐 Website: https://www.mentalessence.org