Enforcement Actions

To promote public protection and consumer education, the Board’s enforcement actions are public record, and the most recent list is published on this page.

To promote public protection and consumer education, the Board’s enforcement actions are public record. Consumers may view pending and prior enforcement actions by looking up a licensee or registrant on the Board’s license verification page.

  • Accusation

    A written statement of charges which shall set forth in ordinary and concise language the acts or omissions with which the respondent is charged, to the end that the respondent will be able to prepare his defense.

  • Citation

    An Administrative action, usually including a fine, for violations of the statutes and regulations enforced by the Board.

  • Effective Decision Date

    The date the enforcement action goes into operation.

  • Probation

    The licensee or registrant may continue to practice under specific terms and conditions.

  • Public Reprimand

    The licensee or registrant is issued a letter of reprimand resulting from an enforcement action or pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 495.

  • Revocation or Revoked

    The license or registration is revoked as a result of enforcement action rendered by the Board. No practice is permitted.

  • Stay

    The Board or Court has ordered the Board's Decision to not be enforced pending further action.

  • Stayed

    The revocation or suspension is postponed, and the licensee or registrant is put on probation.

  • Suspension

    The licensee or registrant is prohibited from practicing for a specific period of time.

  • Voluntary Surrender/Surrender of License

    The licensee or registrant turns in the license or registration while charges are still pending. The right to practice is ended.

  • Writ of Mandate

    The licensee or registrant has appealed the Board's Decision to the Superior Court.

Subscriber List Notifications – Enforcement Actions - February 2024

  • Accusations
    • Lutchmia Lizonia Branner, ASW 104908
    • Michael Aaron Kamins, LMFT 100384
  • Decisions
    • Costromas B. Abercrombie, ASW 101075
    • Kimberly N. Anaya, LCSW 89750
    • Veronica Ann Castaneda, AMFT 120197
    • William Sagheb Edic, ASW 98752
    • Anita Auxilio Fernandez, ASW 118327
    • Lindsey Katherine Hawkins, AMFT 144729
    • Luis Martin Hernandez, LCSW 100831
    • Olga Monique Madaris, ASW 100045
    • Kathleen Virginia O’Brien, LCSW 18626
    • Jesica Lorena Sandoval, LMFT 114985
    • Ana I. Torres Blandon, AMFT 126056