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The Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners regulates Licensed Psychologists in the State of Colorado Board activities include review of licensure applications and complaints and enforcement of disciplinary actions against violators of the Mental Health Practice Act or Board Rule. The Board consists of seven members, three public and four professionals, who meet six times per year.

Program Information

Program/Board Members

Reina Sbarbaro-Gordon, Program Director

State Board of Psychologist Examiners
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-894-7800  |  Fax: 303-894-7764  |  Email: dora_mentalhealthboard@state.co.us

 

Board Members:

  • Catherine Anderson, Chair
    Public Member| Term Expires: May 31, 2026
  • Rebecca Richey, Psy.D., Vice-Chair
    Professional Member| Term Expires: May 31, 2025
  • Cecilia Gay, Psy.D
    Professional Member| Term Expires: May 31, 2028
  • Scott Nebel, Psy.D.
    Professional Member| Term Expires: May 31, 2026
  • Jillian Sarmo-Parks
    Public Member | Term Expires: May 31, 2028
  • Andrew Sia, PhD
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 31, 2028
  • Vacant
    Public Member | Term Expires: June 30, 2028
  • Lubna Farah
    Public Member | Term Expires: May 31, 2029
Public Notices

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published Proposed Rules for consideration and comment.  The Proposed Rules can be found HERE.

The proposed rules are being considered to:

  • Add a residency definition as specified in the PSYPACT Legislation (Article IV B 2 j and Article V B 2 j). 
  • Provide a better understanding of the grounds on which an authorization application can be denied, or a previously issued authorization can be revoked, by providing clear grounds for denying or revoking a PSYPACT authorization. 
  • Expand the appeals process to cover denials and revocations separately for clarity.
  • Revise the numbering of the entire rule to align the new additions better.

These Proposed Rules are open for a 60-day public comment period for stakeholders interested in providing comments.  Written comments may be submitted to the PSYPACT Commission via the PSYPACT website (https://psypact.gov/page/PublicComment). The deadline for submission of written comments is October 3, 2025.

 

Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners – Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – August 1, 2025

The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Board determines on proposed revisions to Rule 1.23 - CONCERNING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER DISCLOSURES TO CONSUMERS ABOUT THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF RECEIVING EMERGENCY OR NONEMERGENCY SERVICES FROM AN OUT-OF-NETWORK PROVIDER and APPENDIX B – YOUR RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS AGAINST SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS. The purpose of the proposed rules is to establish requirements for health-care providers to disclose to covered persons who are utilizing a health benefit plan about the potential of “balance billing“ when receiving 1) post-stabilization services or 2) covered non-emergency services from an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility. Additionally, changes are proposed in Rule 1.12 - OCCUPATIONAL CREDENTIAL PORTABILITY PROGRAM (C.R.S. §§ 12-245-207 and 12-20- 202(3)) and Rule 1.14 – LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION (C.R.S. § 12-245-304). The purpose is to clarify that the jurisprudence examination is required for both licensure and candidate registration applicants.

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