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.
Enforcement Actions - April 2023
- Citations
- David Andrew Grandin, LMFT 20066
- Petition To Revoke Probation
- Stephanie Sheryel Casey, LMFT 86061
- Veronica Denise Clanton-Higgins, ASW 95431
- Jennifer Lynn Pepper, LMFT 133601
- Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation
- Megan Crystal Jesus, LMFT 98691
- Accusations
- Rachel Bennahum, LMFT 92640
- Barrie-Lee Wilding Cole, ASW 91035
- Jacqueline Susan Cooper, AMFT 126005
- Costromas B. Abercrombie, ASW 101075
- 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