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 – July 2025
- Citations
- Paul Gregory Guss, LCSW 7451(cancelled)
- Andrew John Hook, LPCC 6998
- Katherine Elizabeth Matisek, LPCC 13464
- Sean Bartley Mc Donald, LPCC 4583
- Nang Xuan Cao, LCSW 19806
- Accusations
- Jill Ragee Downing, APCC 9236
- Anna Darvin Hirsch, LMFT 126438
- Madai Magana, ASW 112548
- Andrew Gregory Pari, LCSW 17962
- Darlene Anastacia Sousa, LEP 4213
- First Amended Accusation and Statement of Issues
- Janine Yvette Betts, AMFT 118551, LMFT Applicant
- Decisions
- Kimberly Adams, LMFT 106892
- Jesse Springer-Merritt Allen, LMFT 123916
- Antoinette Bell, LMFT 118569
- Kimberlie Ellen Cole-Zakarian, LMFT 49438
- Rebecca Ann Dodge, LEP 2520
- Lillian Taylor Hansen, AMFT 138471
- Peggy Sue Holcomb, LEP 2586
- Stefan Jude Keyser, LMFT 93671
- Breana Lynn Kirschner, AMFT 156606
- Haley Ona Ledbetter, LCSW 89020
- Marissa Danea Long, ASW 113389
- Ira Arthell Neighbors, LCSW 12020
- Adrienne Nicole Quiles, ASW 96079
- Melinda Ann Sherman, ASW 102143
- Ana I. Torres Blandon, AMFT 126056
- Mary Rachel Waalk, AMFT 156605
- Talia Mays Wagner, LMFT 46414
- Michael M. Zaky, AMFT 126403
- Forms
- Online Complaint Form
- Consumer Complaint Form and Authorization Release
- Section 801, 802 - Report of Settlement, Judgment, or Arbitration Awards
- Section 803 - Reporting Requirements for Court Clerks
- Section 805 - Health Facility Reporting Form
- Section 805 - Health Facility or Peer Review Reporting Form
General
- Publications