January 2021 NEWSLETTER

Vol. 1 No. 1

IN THIS ISSUE

• Board Chair Update
• Law Changes for 2021
• Importance of Maintaining a Valid Email Address with the Board
• Stay Informed About What's Happening with the BBS
• New and Updated Publications
• Six Hours of Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Training Required Effective January 1, 2021
• Fee Increases Effective January 1, 2021
• Now Accepting Electronic Transcripts
• Online is Easier and Faster
• Notice to Psychotherapy Clients Required Effective July 1, 2020
• BBS Welcomes New Board Member
• Board Executive Officer Retires; Interim Appointed
• Explanation of Disciplinary Terms and Actions Citations
• Formal Disciplinary Actions
• Upcoming Meeting Dates

Board Chair Update
Photo: Max Disposti
As this new year unfolds, tragic events have affected the lives and the hopes of millions of Americans. The terrorist attack to our nation’s Capitol is an event that has affected all of us, but in particular those in our profession who are in the forefront of helping people coping with the trauma. In 2020 our licensees and associates endured an already very difficult year while navigating through the COVID-19 emergency. We are so proud of our licensees and associates who throughout this past year have faced the unpredictable, and continue to do so by offering care and emotional support to those in need. In fact, mental health professionals have been extremely important in the response to COVID-19 and will play a very critical role in assisting in the recovery of the state and nation. Thank you!

The Board has also met the challenges of COVID-19 and will continue to work on perfecting its business operations and communication to ensure that licensees and registrants are provided the best service and information. In particular, the Board is—and will continue to—pay particular attention to those disfranchised and remote communities of California, where our licensees are working in difficult and precarious conditions that the pandemic has exacerbated even further.

2020 closed with the retirement of the Board’s Executive Officer Kim Madsen after 25 years of faithful service to the state of California. We will miss her compassionate leadership and dedication to the protection of California consumers. Kim’s avid advocacy of licensure portability legislation, successful implementation of the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Act, and her pursuit of legislation to increase clarity of licensure requirements has created greater access to services for California consumers and promoted competent mental health practice.

At the November 6, 2020, Board meeting, the recruitment for the executive officer position was initiated. The Board appointed Steve Sodergren as the interim executive officer. Steve has been in state service for 25 years and has been the Board’s assistant executive officer since May 1, 2012.

In October 2020, Governor Newsom appointed Diana Herweck as the new licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) member. In her professional role, Diana is a clinical director at the University of Phoenix and an adjunct faculty member at Palo Alto University. We look forward to the contribution that her knowledge and experience will bring to the Board.
At its meeting in August 2020, the Board announced the formation of a Telehealth Committee and a Licensing Committee. The Telehealth Committee will focus on reviewing the Board’s statutes and regulations to determine what updates or changes are needed to ensure consumer protection within teletherapy. The first meeting will be held January 22, 2021. The Licensing Committee will focus on supervision requirements and setting definitions and will hold its first meeting on March 26, 2021.

As a reminder, all of our Board meetings and the work of the committees are open to the public. We always encourage participation and the sharing of each and every person’s expertise.
I am also happy to announce some new updated publications. The new “Handbook for Future LCSWs,””Handbook for Future LMFTs,” and “Handbook for Future LPCCs” contain a helpful overview of the licensure process. Also, the publication Self-Empowerment: How to Choose a Mental Health Professional is now available in 13 languages and has been significantly updated from the previous version.

Finally, be sure to stay engaged by signing up for our email subscriber list, checking our website, and following us on Facebook and Twitter. These are the best ways to ensure you are aware of important news that may affect your license or registration.

Have a safe and healthy 2021.

Max Disposti
Board Chair

Law Changes For 2021

There are several law changes that became effective in 2021 that will affect the Board’s licensees, registrants, and applicants. It is important that you take some time to review these changes, which will help ensure your compliance with the law. The Board recommends reading the bills referenced in their entirety for greater clarity, available by clicking on the bill number links below, or by visiting https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov.

New Laws Directly Affecting The Board’s Application And Renewal Process

AB 2113: Expedited Licensure for Refugees, Asylees, and Special Immigrant Visa Holders This bill requires boards under the Department of Consumer Affairs, including the Board of Behavioral Sciences, to expedite the initial licensure process for an applicant who can provide satisfactory evidence of being admitted to the United States by one of the following methods:

a. As a refugee under section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code;

b. Granted political asylum by the Secretary of Homeland Security or U.S. Attorney General pursuant to section 1158 of Title 8 of the United States Code; or

c. Granted a special immigrant visa with a status under section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, Public Law 109-163, or section 602(b) of Title VI of Division F of Public Law 111-8, as follows:

1. Provides a set of criteria for granting special immigrant status to certain individuals from Iraq. (Section 1244 of Public Law 110-181.)
2. Sets forth provisions for granting special immigrant status to certain qualifying individuals who have served as a translator for the U.S. armed forces. (Section 1059 of Public Law 109-163.)

3. Provides a set of criteria for granting special immigrant status to certain individuals from Afghanistan. (Section 602(b) of Title VI of Division F of Public Law 111-8.)

This bill became effective on January 1, 2021. An expedite request form, as well as further instructions, is available on the Board’s website.

AB 3330: Increase to Board’s Licensing Fees
This bill, effective January 1, 2021, increases the Board’s fees for each of its license types. In setting the new fee amounts, the Board ensured fees were equitable across license types. For example, all licensees will now pay the same license renewal fee amount, regardless of whether they are an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or LEP. Similarly, all applicants will pay the same amount for associate registration, regardless of the type of associate registration they are applying for. For more information on the fee increases, see page 6.

Other Upcoming Law Changes

• Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Coursework or Experience: Under this requirement, effective January 1, 2021, both applicants for licensure and licensees are required to complete a minimum of six hours of coursework or applied experience under supervision in suicide risk assessment and intervention. More information about how to satisfy this requirement can be found on page 6.
• "Old” LMFT and LPCC Supervised Experience Categories (Option 2) Expired December 31, 2020: Individuals gaining hours of supervised experience toward LMFT or LPCC licensure need to be aware that an important deadline passed at the end of 2020. Senate Bill 620 (Chapter 262, Statutes of 2015) had streamlined the categories of experience hours that qualify for licensure. The legislation allowed the prior set of experience categories to remain available, but only until December 31, 2020.
• In order to qualify under the “old” set of categories (Option 2), an Application for Licensure and Examination must have been postmarked no later than December 31, 2020. Moving forward, applicants must fully qualify under the new set of categories (Option 1).

Other bills relevant to the professions

AB 465: This bill requires a licensed mental health professional to supervise any program where mental health professionals respond to emergency calls related to mental health crises in collaboration with, or in place of, law enforcement.

AB 1145: This bill makes some clarifications about what is reportable under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). It specifies that voluntary acts of sodomy, oral copulation, and sexual penetration are not considered acts of sexual assault that must be reported by a mandated reporter as child abuse if there are no indicators of abuse, unless it is between a person age 21 or older and a minor under age 16.

AB 2112: This bill authorizes the establishment of the Office of Suicide Prevention within the California Department of Public Health.

AB 2253: Various mental health professionals working in certain state settings are allowed a waiver from licensure requirements for a specified period of time if they are working toward gaining “qualifying experience” toward licensure. This bill clarifies the definition of “qualifying experience” toward licensure so that it is consistent across state agencies.

 AB 2520: This bill requires, among other provisions, health care providers to assist in the completion of forms, relevant to a patient receiving public benefits, at no extra charge to the patient. This bill also entitles a nonprofit legal services entity representing a patient to receive a copy of the relevant portion of the patient’s records that are needed to support a claim regarding eligibility for specified public benefit programs. Additionally, this bill expands the number of public benefit program applications that qualify for free medical records.

SB 803: This bill provides a pathway to certification for peer support specialists. It requires the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to establish statewide requirements for counties to use in developing these certification programs by July 1, 2022. It authorizes counties, or an agency that represents a county, to develop a peer support specialist certification program and certification fee schedule, both of which would be subject to DHCS approval.

SB 855: This bill expands California’s 1999 Mental Health Parity Act. That act required health plans and insurers to provide coverage for the diagnosis and medically necessary treatment of severe mental illness (for persons of any age), and for serious emotional disturbances of a child under the same terms and conditions applied to other medical conditions. Instead, this bill requires health plans and insurers to cover all medically necessary treatment of mental health and substance use disorders under the same terms and conditions applied to other medical conditions.

SB 1474: This bill extended the Board’s sunset date by one year (to January 1, 2022). It also prohibits licensees from including a provision in a contract that limits a consumer’s ability to make complaints to a licensing board or from participating in an investigation of a licensee. Including such a clause is unprofessional conduct.

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Importance Of Maintaining A Valid Email Address With The Board
The Board strongly encourages all licensees, associates, and others in the examination process to please make sure that their most current email address is on file with the Board. This is important for all individuals, but especially registrants working on passing the Law and Ethics Exams and the LMFT Clinical Exam because they are notified of their approval to test via email by Pearson VUE. Without an email address on file, they may not be notified on how to register and schedule the exam.

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Stay Informed About What’s Happening With BBS!
Are you an applicant, registrant, licensee, or consumer who would like increased access to BBS activities and updates?

Join our email subscriber’s list! You can also follow the Board on Facebook and Twitter. Go to www.bbs.ca.gov to connect!

Email Subscribers List
The email address you provide will not be available to the public as your mailing address is. If needed, you can easily update your email by accessing the “Change of Address Application” located within the drop-down menu under “Manage Your License” on BreEZe: www.breeze.ca.gov.

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New And Updated Publications
The Board is excited to announce the release of new and updated publications!
The first publication is designed to assist individuals pursuing licensure. The new Handbook for Future LCSWs, Handbook for Future LMFTs, and Handbook for Future LPCCs contain an overview of the licensure process, tips to help make the licensing process smoother, and information that will help applicants avoid common pitfalls. It is designed for students, associates, and individuals in the exam process.

The second publication is designed for consumers, titled Self-Empowerment: How to Choose a Mental Health Professional. It is now available in 13 languages and has been significantly updated from the previous version.

You can download the new publications at the links below, and may order physical copies by contacting bbs.info@dca.ca.gov. Text-only versions are also available on the Board's website (for the Handbooks, under the "Resources" tab, click on the professional designation, then click on "Publications" and "Associates"; for Self-Empowerment, go to the "Consumers" tab).

Handbook for Future LCSWs: 
https://bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/lcsw_handbook.pdf.

Handbook for Future LMFTs: 
https://bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/lmft_handbook.pdf.

Handbook for Future LPCCs: 
https://bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/lpcc_handbook.pdf.

Self-Empowerment: How to Choose a Mental Health Professional: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/consumers.

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Six Hours Of Suicide Risk Assessment And Intervention Training Required Effective January 1, 2021
Who must comply:

• Individuals submitting an Application for Licensure on or after January 1, 2021. See the application’s instructions for information on submission.
• All licensees must comply by the first license expiration date that occurs after January 1, 2021. Do not submit proof of completion to the Board. Hold onto your documentation in the event of a future Board audit.
• Any licensee reactivating or reinstating a license on or after January 1, 2021. Do not submit proof of completion to the Board. Hold onto your documentation in the event of a future Board audit.

How To Comply:

• The six-hour requirement must be met using one of the following methods:
• Coursework included in the degree program that qualified you for licensure. You will need to obtain a written certification from the registrar or training director of the school or degree program stating that the coursework was either required by the degree program during the time you attended, or was part of the coursework you completed.
• Included within your supervised experience. You will need to obtain a written certification from the program’s director of training, or from your primary supervisor, stating that the training was included within your supervised experience.
• Continuing education (CE) course. The course must be taken from a provider that meets the Board’s CE provider requirements. You will need to obtain a certificate of completion.
• There is no age limit for the course or supervised experience. However, if you want your course to count toward your CE, it must be taken during your renewal period. See AB 1436 for further information.

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Fee Increases Effective January 1, 2021
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 3330 (Chapter 359, Statutes of 2020), the fees paid by licensees, registrants, and applicants increased on January 1, 2021. In setting the new fee amounts, the Board ensured that fees were now equal across all license types.

Reason for the Fee Increases

The Board has not increased fees for over 20 years, and must increase its fees at this time in order to remain solvent. In 2018, the Board contracted with CPS HR Consulting (CPS), an independent firm, to provide performance auditing and consulting services. CPS conducted a review of the Board’s fee structure and staff workload to determine if fee levels were appropriate for the recovery of the actual cost of conducting its programs.

CPS found a structural imbalance, and that current fees are no longer sufficient to recover operating costs. The imbalance is due to factors such as a steady increase in application volume and registrant/licensee population, as well as increasing costs in areas such as staff salary, health insurance, attorney general costs, and other overhead costs.

Why Did the Board Wait So Long to Increase Fees?

The Board pursued the fee increase as soon as it was able to. The Board’s fees were keeping pace with costs until approximately 2010. When the Great Recession hit, the state borrowed money from the Board’s reserve fund for the state’s General Fund. Although it started becoming apparent that the Board would eventually be structurally imbalanced, special fund programs were not permitted to pursue fee increases until their General Fund loans were fully repaid by the state. This did not happen until fiscal year 2018–2019.

What Can I Do If I Cannot Afford the New Fees?

Unfortunately, we are not aware of any programs through the state to assist with payment of fees. Our best suggestion is to review the fee increases now and plan ahead as much as possible. The fees that you pay to the Board may be tax deductible. For more information, go to www.bbs.ca.gov, click on the “Updates/FAQs” tab, then click on “Updates.”

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Now Accepting Electronic Transcripts
Many schools now have the capability to electronically submit transcripts and degree program certification forms directly to the Board. Individuals who are preparing to submit applications to the Board should consult with their schools to determine whether a school can submit these documents to the Board electronically. The Board cannot accept electronic transcripts from the applicant—they must come directly from the school. Each of the Board’s application packets now provide instructions for electronic submission. For more information, consult your application instructions and visit the Board’s website at www.bbs.ca.gov (click on the “Updates/FAQs” tab and choose “Updates”).

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Online Is Easier And Faster!
A Variety of Online Services Available via BreEZe
For faster service, manage your registration and license online! BreEZe provides services for applicants, registrants, and licensees that can save you weeks of processing time compared to paper applications. Services available include the ability to:

• Renew a license or registration instantly (up to 90 days in advance).Submit an address change (takes effect instantly).
• Request a replacement registration or license (allow two weeks for delivery).
• Verify a license and obtain proof of renewal status.
• Obtain a certification of licensure.
• Apply for your initial Law and Ethics Exam.
• Submit an application to change from Inactive to Active status.
• Pay with a major credit card in a secure environment.

Consumer complaints can also be filed on BreEZe. Visit www.breeze.ca.gov.

Helpful Tips
If you are new to the Board’s online services, there are tutorial videos available to help you (select “Help Tutorials” on www.breeze.ca.gov). Tutorial videos include:

• An overview of BreEZe services.
• How to search for a license.
• How to register for BreEZe.
• What to do if you forgot your password or user ID.
• How to submit a renewal.
• How to update license information.
• How to make a payment.
  

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Notice To Psychotherapy Clients Required Effective July 1, 2020
Assembly Bill 630 (Chapter 229, Statutes of 2019) requires all BBS-licensed and registered mental health counselors, as well as unlicensed mental health counselors working in an exempt setting, to provide a notice to each client that provides information on where the client can file a complaint about the counselor. This new requirement took effect July 1, 2020.
Counselors are required to provide this notice prior to initiating psychotherapy services. The notice must be in at least 12-point font and in substantially the following form:

Notice To Clients

The Board of Behavioral Sciences receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of (marriage and family therapists, licensed educational
psychologists, clinical social workers, or professional clinical counselors). You may contact the board online at www.bbs.ca.gov, or by calling (916) 574-7830.

The Board has developed an FAQ (available at www.bbs.ca.gov under the “Updates/FAQs” tab) to provide more information about this requirement, including information on how unlicensed mental health counselors need to comply.

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BBS Welcomes New Board Member

Photo: Diana Herweck

Diana Herweck of Corona has been appointed by Governor Newsom to the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Herweck has been core faculty, lead faculty, and clinical director at the University of Phoenix since 2001; adjunct faculty at Palo Alto University since 2018; part-time faculty at Capella University since 2017; and practicum and internship evaluator and adjunct faculty at Grand Canyon University since 2015. She was adjunct faculty and core faculty at Capella University from 2008 to 2013. Herweck was a marriage and family therapist and custody evaluator in private practice from 2006 to 2008. She was a senior social worker and social services supervisor at Orange County Social Services from 1997 to 2006. Herweck was part-time faculty at the University of Redlands in 2005 and at California State University, Fullerton, in 2001. She was a psychology intern at Orange County Health Care Agency from 1996 to 1998 and at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside, from 1995 to 1996. Herweck is a member of the American Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Education, Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, and California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. She earned a doctor of psychology degree in clinical psychology from the United States International University and a master of arts degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University.

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Board Executive Officer Retires; Interim Appointed
We are both happy and sad to announce that Kim Madsen, the Board’s executive officer, has retired after 25 years in state service. Kim’s strong and compassionate leadership has successfully guided the Board in overcoming many challenges, as well as pursuing opportunities, demonstrating her commitment to ensuring the Board met its mandate of protecting the consumers of California.

Madsen’s vision led the charge on overhauling license portability in California, and resulted in her receiving recognition for her efforts at the national level. Kim also successfully guided the implementation of the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Act, a huge undertaking in any environment, but made especially difficult due to limited staffing during a time of budget cuts and employee furloughs as a result of the Great Recession.

Madsen’s attentiveness to staff and board members, as well as her generosity and caring, have been successful in developing a culture of collaboration and respect that will serve the Board for years to come. She will be greatly missed.
Madsen stated, “Serving as the Executive Officer for the BBS has been a great honor and an amazing experience. I was privileged to work with an extraordinary staff, Board members, and numerous stakeholders. I am proud of our hard work and all that we accomplished together.
To quote A.A. Milne, ‘How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.’
As I transition into the next phase of life, I do so with the knowledge that BBS will be guided by strong leadership and supported by a very talented and dedicated staff. My best wishes for continued success in protecting and serving Californians; and ensuring safe and competent mental health practice.”

The Board appointed Steve Sodergren as the interim executive officer at its meeting on November 6, 2020. Steve has been in state service for 25 years in various roles including Associate Land Agent for the Department of Water Resources and Medi-Cal procurement manager for the Department of Health Care Services, and has been the Board’s assistant executive officer since May 2012.

Sodergren said, “I’m honored that the Board has entrusted me with continuing Kim’s legacy and look forward to leading this incredible team during the transition.”

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Explanation Of Disciplinary Terms And Actions

Accusation—Formal statement of charges against the registrant/licensee.

Statement of Issues—Formal statement of reasons why an application for registration/license should be denied.

Effective Date—The date the disciplinary decision goes into effect.

Revoked—The registration/license is canceled, voided, rescinded. The right to practice is terminated.

Revoked, Stayed, Probation—“Stayed” means the revocation is postponed. Professional practice may continue so long as the registrant/licensee complies with specific probationary terms and conditions. Violation of probation may result in the revocation that was postponed.

Suspension—The registrant/licensee is prohibited from practicing for a specific period of time.

License Surrender—To resolve a disciplinary action, the registrant/licensee has given up his or her registration/ license—subject to acceptance by the Board. The right to practice is terminated.

Enforcement Actions
Citation and Fine—An administrative action used for minor violations. Citations and fines are public information but are not considered disciplinary action.

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Formal Disciplinary Actions

Gary Evan Bell
LMFT 41324
sexual misconduct
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of seven years with terms and conditions.
Effective: 10/6/2020

Alice R. Berkowitz
LMFT 13116
Unprofessional conduct
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of three years with terms and conditions.
Effective: 8/19/2020

Charissa Joy Campbell
AMFT 109643
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: Revocation.
Effective: 8/19/2020

Daniel Conroy
LCSW 6673
Unprofessional conduct
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of three years with terms
Effective: 8/19/2020

Christian Conrado Davalos
LMFT 52340
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of five years with terms
Effective: 11/30/2020

Marie Elizabeth
LMFT 18832
Unprofessional Conduct
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of five years with terms
Effective: 11/30/2020

Michelle Foreman
LCSW 28281
Sexual misconduct
Action: License surrendered
Effective: 8/19/2020

Tami Sue Foster
AMFT 99375
Unprofessional conduct
Action:
Effective: 8/19/2020

Erika T. Frieson
ASW 64076
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License revocation
Effective: 8/19/2020

Meghan Dorothy Garcia
LCSW 75655
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License Revocation
Effective: 10/6/2020

Marissa Grace Habich
AMFT 92836
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License surrendered
Effective: 10/6/2020

Peter Han
LCSW 28226
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of four years with terms and conditions.
Effective: 11/30/2020

Catharine Pritchard Hawks
AMFT 103162
Unprofessional conduct
Action: License surrendered
Effective: 10/6/2020

Amanda Ingalls
APCC 2241
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of four years with terms and conditions.
Effective: 8/19/2020

Heather Noel Johnson
LCSW 27302
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of five years with terms and conditions.
Effective: 11/30/2020

Nora Kisling
ASW 65330
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License surrendered.
Effective: 10/6/2020

Sarah Aliza Lee
LCSW 70436
Unprofessional conduct
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of three years with terms and conditions.
Effective: 8/19/2020

David Eric Lopez
AMFT 89669
Unprofessional conduct
Action: License revoked.
Effective: 8/19/2020

Sarah Suzanne Martin
ASW Applicant
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: Registration revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of four years with terms and conditions.
Effective: 11/30/2020

Kelianne Janae Martinez
LMFT 105824
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of four years with terms and conditions.
Effective: 10/6/2020

Michelle Ashley Noel
AMFT 104639
Unprofessional conduct
Action: License surrendered
Effective: 8/19/2020

Sean Nunez
ASW 82857
Criminal charges/convictions
Action:  License surrendered
Effective: 10/6/2020

Alexis Mackenzie Elizabeth Orens
ASW 77953
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of three years with terms and conditions. Effective: 10/6/2020

Erika Rose Oskierko
AMFT 116708
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License Revocation
Effective: 11/30/2020

Alejandro Rufino Paredes
ASW 72767
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of five years with terms and conditions.
Effective: 11/30/2020

Christopher Carlton Parkhurst
AMFT 92463
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License revoked.
Effective: 8/19/2020

Taylor L. Pinto
ASW Applicant
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: Registration revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of three years with terms and conditions.
Effective: 11/30/2020

Marjorie Lee Rand
LMFT 14226
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License revoked.
Effective: 11/30/2020

Janet Medrano Reyes
LCSW 84170
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of five years with terms and conditions.
Effective: 8/19/2020

Robert Joseph Sega
AMFT 91666
Unprofessional conduct
Action: License revoked.
Effective: 10/6/2020

Brian Oliver Sockwell
LCSW 85373
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of three years with terms and conditions.
Effective: 11/30/2020

Roverto Valdez
AMFT 97901
Criminal charges/convictions
Action: License revoked, revocation stayed, and placed on probation for a period of three years with terms and conditions.
Effective: 10/6/2020

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Upcoming Meeting Dates

Board Meetings
March 4–5, 2021
May 6–7, 2021
September 9–10, 2021
November 4–5, 2021

Policy and Advocacy Committee
February 5, 2021
April 16, 2021
August 6, 2021
October 15, 2021

Telehealth Committee
February 5, 2021
April 16, 2021
August 6, 2021
October 15, 2021

Licensing Committee
March 26, 2021
June 25, 2021
October 15, 2021

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January 2021 Newsletter
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