State Board of Examiners of Psychologists public meetings in 2022

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The LSBEP will hold a rules hearing regarding neuropsychology credentials, assistant registration, and continuing education fees. The board also plans to vote on hiring an in-house attorney and implementing video recording for open sessions.

• Hiring Mr. Jonathan Wagner as In-House Attorney at $60,000 plus benefits
• Rules hearing on Neuropsychology specialty designation and provisional licensure
• Rules hearing on Registration of Assistant to a Psychologist
• Motion to video record open session portions of LSBEP meetings
• Discussion of 2023-24 budget items including employee COLA and board travel

The Board adopted revisions to the 2022-23 budget and the ensuing 2023-24 budget. It also hired a new in-house attorney and a contract complaint coordinator. Several individuals were granted licenses to practice psychology following oral examinations.

• Hired Jonathan Wagner as In-House Attorney at $60K salary (5-0)
• Approved 18-month contract for Dr. Laura Brown as Complaint Coordinator not to exceed $5,000 (3-0)
• Adopted revised 2022-23 and 2023-24 budgets, including 4% salary increases for staff (4-0)
• Granted licenses in Clinical Psychology to Joshua Lieberman, Arialda Fejzic, Rochelle Holtzman, and Gina Boullion
• Approved a rollout timeline and application process for Registration of Assistants to Psychologists (5-0)
• Denied a motion to video record open session portions of meetings (1-4)
• Denied a motion to authorize organizational analyses of board functioning (1-4)
• Approved seeking exemption from mandatory adherence to state travel policy PPM 49 (4-0)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee will discuss updates regarding CPT codes, file review recommendations, and LSSP ethics/CPD hours. The committee will also address the Standards of Accreditation for Health Service Psychology Master’s Degree Programs.

• Discussion of rule changes for LSSP Ethics/CPD hours
• Public comment period for CoA accreditation standards (12/5/2022 - 2/2/2023)
• Review of the 2023 Call for Nominations to fill a July 1, 2022 vacancy
• Executive session application file review for Amber L. Osborn

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will meet in person and via Zoom to discuss and act on several items, including APA guidelines on race and ethnicity, the future of the EPPP exam, and policy amendments regarding certification of master's degree holders. The board will also conduct executive session interviews and oral examinations, review complaints, and approve consent agenda items such as temporary registrations and supervised practice plans.

• Discussion of APA Guidelines on Race and Ethnicity in Psychology and APA Racial Equity Action Plan
• Review of continued use of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) for licensure
• Policy amendment to consider adopting new APA Code of Ethics and certifying master's degree holders in health service psychology
• Budget discussion for FY 2022-23 and 2023-24, including employee COLA and board member travel
• Election for board member vacancy beginning July 1, 2023

The Board adopted the APA Guidelines on Race and Ethnicity in Psychology and granted licenses to two practitioners. Several complaints were dismissed due to insufficient evidence, and the Board initiated a review of workforce data to address systemic racism.

• Adopted APA Guidelines on Race & Ethnicity in Psychology (5-0)
• Granted license to Crystal Frazier, Psy.D. (5-0)
• Granted license to Shannon Hartley, Ph.D. (5-0)
• Dismissed complaints P21-22-01C, P21-22-07C, and P21-22-13C (5-0)
• Requested additional CPD info for Maureen Brennan's reinstatement (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Empowered Chair to contact ASPPB regarding EPPP professional development (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved reimbursement for Dr. Gormanous' October travel (4-1)
• Tabled 2023-24 budget proposal for December meeting (5-0)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will meet to discuss and act on proposed rule changes for registration of assistants, continuing education, and fees; review the 2023-24 budget; and consider policy amendments on board meetings and complaint processes. The board will also hold oral examinations and file reviews in executive session, and ratify previously approved temporary registrations and licensure recommendations.

• Discussion of proposed rules on Registration of Assistants to Psychologists (Chapters 6 and 11) and Continuing Education, Exemptions and Fees (Chapters 6, 8, 9, 40)
• Review of 2023-24 draft budget including technology renewal system development, employee COLA/equity salary increases, and board member travel
• Policy amendments to Section 1010 (Board Meetings) and Section 7000 (Request for Investigations and Complaint Processes)
• Consideration of exemption from State As a Model Employer (SAME) due December 1, 2022
• Ratification of temporary registrations for six psychologists and licensure recommendation for Julie Horam as Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

The Board approved a new quarterly meeting policy and licensing examination timetable. Several psychologists were granted licensure following oral examinations, and the Board approved updates to licensure application forms.

• Adopted policy to meet quarterly effective immediately (5-0)
• Granted licensure in Clinical Psychology to C.A. Privat, Hezekiah Franklin, Ariana L. Mitchell, and Christina Borgan (5-0)
• Approved $300 honorarium for Dr. Cynthia De las Fuentes (4-0)
• Approved revisions to Application for Licensure and Steps Toward Provisional Licensure (4-0)
• Accepted exemption from State As a Model Employer (SAME) requirements (4-0)
• Approved licensure for Julie Horam as Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (5-0)
• Reinstated license for Claudia Schott (5-0)
• Dismissed complaint LSSP22-23-05B without further action (5-0)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a presentation for the La School Psychological Association Conference. The committee will also enter executive session to review licensure applications and one complaint matter.

• Presentation for La School Psychological Association Conference on November 3, 2022
• Licensure applications for Melanie Gaudet, Shannah Ordoyne, Julie Horam, Quynh Wong, and Amber L. Osborn
• Review of complaint matter LSSP22-23-05B

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee recommended one applicant for licensure and requested the Board consider travel reimbursements for committee members. The committee also closed four inactive or withdrawn application files and recommended the dismissal of one complaint matter.

• Approved recommendation for Julie Horam's licensure (Unanimous)
• Approved request for Board to consider LSSP Committee travel reimbursement (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to dismiss complaint LSSP22-23-05B (Unanimous)
• Closed application files for Melanie Gaudet, Shannah Ordoyne, and Quynh Wong (Unanimous)
• Deferred determination for Amber L. Osborn pending interview and completed application (Unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2022 minutes as corrected (Unanimous)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Committee held a meeting to conduct reciprocity interviews, oral examinations for licensure, and reviews of supervision and credential files. The minutes record that these reviews took place, but specific outcomes for individual candidates were deferred to a preceding board meeting.

• Approved committee meeting agenda with amendment to Dr. Laura Cornell's specialty designation (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for examinations and file reviews (3-0)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session and adjourn (3-0)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will hold committee meetings for oral examinations and credential reviews. The full Board will also meet to discuss professional rule rollouts, complaint resolutions, and upcoming delegate meetings.

• Oral examinations for several doctoral candidates
• Review of license reinstatements and application file reviews
• Discussion of proposed rules regarding psychologist assistants and continuing education fees
• Review of qualifications for a Complaint Coordinator contract position
• Approval of travel, lodging, and per diem for Dr. Greg Gormanous

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Board approved licensure for nine individuals following oral examinations or reciprocity reviews. It also reinstated five licenses and accepted a consent order for the voluntary relinquishment of a license. Several other licensure and reinstatement requests were deferred pending additional documentation.

• Approved licensure for Gustavo Segura Hernandez, Elizabeth Piazza-Bonin, Cristin M. Saffo, Amy Rinner, Kalima Charway, Samantha Tippy, Kristin E. Canavera, Chelsey Mahler, and Laura Cornell (4-0 or 3-1)
• Reinstated licenses for Lisette Constantin, Barbara Moorehead, Joseph Tramontana, Kristen Leigh Joiner Miller, and Mary Freeman (4-0)
• Accepted Consent Order for voluntary relinquishment of license for Kathryn Nathan (4-0)
• Deferred variance request for Lacey Moffatt pending documentation (3-0)
• Requested additional information for license reinstatements of Carrie Emonet-Watkins, Kimberly Martin, and John Vogel (4-0)
• Approved interviewing Laura Brown for the Complaints Coordinator III contract position (4-0)
• Approved a caucus process and four specific questions for ASPPB nominees (4-0)
• Denied additional travel request for Dr. Greg Gormanous, opting to adhere to current policy (4-0)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will conduct oral examinations and review license reinstatements and applications. The board is also considering several policy amendments and a petition for a rule change from the LA Association for Psychological Science.

• Review of license reinstatements for 7 individuals and applications for 2 others
• Discussion of new ADA Compliance and Website Posting Requirements policies
• Petition for Rule Change LAC:46:LXIII.Chapter 15, Section 1501.C by LA Association for Psychological Science
• Review of July 2022 General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Budget vs. Actual, and Profit & Loss statements
• Dismissal of Gregory Gormanous v Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Et Al. Case No. 1:22-Cv-01425

The Board adopted a new Pre-Application Determination Request form and updated the Steps Toward Licensure process. It granted several licenses and temporary registrations while accepting the surrender of a license from Dr. Ernest C. Ellender as part of disciplinary actions. Three separate complaints were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.

• Approved licensure for Mallory L. Johnson (4-0)
• Approved licensure for Sebastian Del Corral Winder (3-0-1)
• Granted 4th Temporary Registration to Kylee Miller (4-0)
• Granted Temporary Registration to Elizabeth Malesa (4-0)
• Reinstated licenses for Jennifer Rious, James Pinkston, and Craig Anderson (4-0)
• Accepted license surrender and payment agreements for Ernest C. Ellender (4-0)
• Dismissed complaints P20-21-14C, P21-22-04C, and P21-22-06C (4-0)
• Adopted new Pre-Application Determination Request form and fee (4-0)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will hold an in-person meeting with Zoom observation. The board will elect officers, make committee appointments, and discuss goals. In executive session, they will conduct an oral examination and update a complaint. The open session includes a consent agenda with licensure recommendations for several candidates and specialists, and discussion items include a report on 2022 legislative session bills affecting board operations, future meeting schedules, technology upgrades, and new policies on data sanitization and oral examination practices.

• Discussion of legislative impacts: HB 143 (ADA compliance), HB 555 (website info), HB 639 (pre-application eligibility), HB 1062 (regulation review), SB 106 (disciplinary time delays), SB 183 (website info), SB 228 (public records immunity)
• New Draft Data Sanitization Policy and update to Oral Examination Practices and Procedures Policy
• Consent agenda includes licensure recommendations for LSSP candidates: Alyssa L. Beard, Adam Winter, Jayna Dotson-Dulany, Tiffany Adams, Alexa Austin, Kelsey Thierry, Jordan Richard
• Notice of hearing for complaint against Ernest Ellender, Ph.D. set for August 26, 2022
• Election of officers and committee appointments

The Board elected Dr. Greg Gormanous as Chair and Dr. Michelle Moore as Vice Chair. It approved a new Data Sanitization Policy and updated the Oral Examination Practices and Procedures Policy to restrict changes to competency declarations. The Board also granted a license to Michael Prazak, Ph.D., in Counseling Psychology.

• Elected Dr. Greg Gormanous as Chair (3-1)
• Elected Dr. Michelle Moore as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved license for Michael Prazak, Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (4-0)
• Adopted policy setting regular board meetings for the third Friday of every month (4-0)
• Adopted new Data Sanitization Policy (4-0)
• Approved amendments to Oral Examination Practices and Procedures Policy regarding competency declarations
• Adopted Resolution of Appreciation and Commendation for Dr. Gina Gibson (4-0)
• Approved outreach to potential CPD workshop presenters (4-0)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding the online LSSP Jurisprudence Examination and the 2022 Regular Legislative Session. The committee will also review applicant files during an executive session.

• Report and update on online LSSP Jurisprudence Examination
• Update on 2022 Regular Legislative Session
• Applicant reviews for 11 individuals in executive session

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee reviewed several licensure applications. The committee confirmed candidacy and recommended seven individuals to the Board for licensure. Four other applicants were identified as having outstanding documentation.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Adam Winter for licensure (majority vote)
• Recommended Jayna Dotson-Dulany for licensure (majority vote)
• Recommended Tiffany Adams for licensure (unanimous)
• Recommended Alexa Austin for licensure (unanimous)
• Recommended Alyssa Beard for licensure (unanimous)
• Recommended Kelsey Thierry and Jordan Richard for licensure (unanimous)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Board will review various licensure applications, complaints, and legal matters. The agenda includes discussions on ADA accommodations, rulemaking updates, and personnel matters.

• Review of complaints NP21-22-11C and P20-21-16C
• Discussion regarding Gregory Gormanous, Ph.D. v. LSBEP
• Review of license reinstatements for several Ph.D. and Psy.D. applicants
• Ratification of financial statements for February, March, and April 2022
• Updates on rulemaking for multiple chapters including Fees and Continuing Education

The Board approved the amended budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and voted to proceed with rulemaking across 16 different chapters. Additionally, the Board issued several licenses and reinstatements while denying licensure to two applicants and one temporary registration.

• Approved amended budget for FY ending June 30, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved proceeding with rulemaking for 16 chapters including Fees, Reciprocity, and Telepsychology (4-0)
• Denied licensure for Corey Black and Mark Cartwright (4-0)
• Denied temporary registration for Robert Shaffer (4-0)
• Reinstated licenses for JoAnn Radeke, Lesajean Jennings, Thomas Warner, and Claudia Schott (4-0)
• Dismissed complaint P20-21-16C with a Letter of Education (4-0)
• Declined participation in the Department of Justice Occupational Licensing Review Program (4-0)
• Reappointed Dr. Katherine Chenier to the LSSP Committee for 2022-2025 (4-0)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The scheduled regular meeting for the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists on May 20, 2022, was cancelled. The document also notes the cancellation of a June 7, 2022, committee meeting for Licensed Specialists in School Psychology.

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will meet to discuss and take action on proposed rule changes covering training, fees, supervision, telepsychology, and other chapters. The board will also review contracts expiring June 30, 2022, and monitor several state bills impacting occupational licensing. Executive sessions are scheduled for oral examinations, complaints, and legal strategy.

• Rulemaking updates for Chapters 3 (training), 6 (fees), 7 (supervision), new telepsychology chapter, and others
• Contracts expiring June 30, 2022: legal counsel (Taylor Porter, Roedel Parsons, Attorney General), complaints coordinator, investigator, accountant, IT
• Legislative bills monitored: HB 81, HB 143, HB 145, HB 299, HB 555, HB 597, HB 639, SB 34, SB 67, SB 106, SB 183, SB 303, SB 228, healthcare rights bills, HB 390, HB 666
• Executive session for complaints (P20-21-05B) and legal issues including supervision by medical psychologists and ADA accommodations
• Oral examinations for Laura Braby, Psy.D. and Sharee Light, Ph.D.

The Board approved several professional service contracts for legal, accounting, and investigative services. It also authorized the start of the rulemaking process for multiple chapters of the Louisiana Administrative Code and granted licenses to two psychologists following oral examinations.

• Granted license in Clinical Psychology to Laura Braby (4-0)
• Granted license in Clinical Neuropsychology to Sharee Light (4-0)
• Approved multi-year legal contract with Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips, LLP not to exceed $55,000 (4-0)
• Approved multi-year legal contract with Roedel, Parsons, Koch, Blanche, Balhoff & McCollister not to exceed $12,000 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Mark P. Vigen, Ph.D. as Complaints Coordinator II not to exceed $5,000 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Statewide Surveillance & Investigations not to exceed $12,000 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Valerie Dominique, CPA not to exceed $6,000 (4-0)
• Approved moving forward with legal review and rulemaking for multiple Administrative Code chapters (4-0)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will meet virtually on March 8, 2022. The committee will discuss updates on the online LSSP Jurisprudence Examination and the 2022 Regular Legislative Session. They will also call for nominations to fill a vacant Licensed Psychologist seat on the committee. The meeting includes an executive session for applicant review.

• Update on online LSSP Jurisprudence Examination
• Update on 2022 Regular Legislative Session
• Call for nominations to fill vacant Licensed Psychologist LSSP Committee seat (effective July 1, 2022)
• Review and approval of minutes from December 7, 2021
• Executive session for applicant review

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Advisory Committee finalized revisions to the online Jurisprudence Examination. The Committee also reviewed a licensure application and discussed future meeting locations and a committee seat vacancy.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 7, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Finalized revisions to the LSSP Jurisprudence Examination for implementation
• Determined Adam Winter's LSSP application would be complete for possible Board recommendation upon receipt of outstanding material (unanimous)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists is meeting virtually to review and approve licensing actions, discuss complaints and legal issues, and consider rulemaking on training, fees, supervision, and telepsychology. The board will also receive committee reports and discuss policy updates.

• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial statements, temporary registrations, supervised practice plans, and licensure recommendations
• Discussion of rulemaking for multiple chapters including training requirements, fees, supervision, telepsychology, and continuing professional development
• Complaints committee to review several cases including P20-21-01B, P20-21-21C, and P21-22-03B
• Consideration of optional route toward rulemaking and review of Department of Justice Occupational Licensing Review Program
• Draft opinions on training requirements and University of New Orleans Ph.D. Developmental Psychology Training Program

The Board approved a budget of up to $5,500 for expert witnesses to facilitate a potential hearing. Several complaints were dismissed due to insufficient evidence or lack of information. The Board also ratified temporary registrations and issued a license to Marcia A. Kearns, Ph.D.

• Approved up to $5,500 for expert witnesses, court reporters, and security (5-0)
• Dismissed complaints P20-21-01B, P20-21-21C, JM vs MV, JM vs SV, and NP17-18-08P (5-0)
• Dismissed complaint JM vs GVLRH (4-1)
• Dismissed self-report P21-22-03B with a confidential Letter of Education (5-0)
• Granted Temporary Registration to Jose Lafosse, Ph.D. (5-0)
• Approved licensure for Marcia A. Kearns, Ph.D. (5-0)
• Approved travel and hotel for ASPPB Mid-year meeting (4-0)
• Rejected complaint P21-22-09P but agreed to review concerns regarding EPPP exam impact (5-0)

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists is holding a two-day virtual long-range planning meeting to discuss rulemaking on training requirements, fees, supervision, telepsychology, and continuing professional development. The board will also consider contract amendments, approve consent agenda items including licensure recommendations, and receive committee reports.

• Consideration of amendment to contract with Taylor, Porter, Brooks and Phillips
• Termination of CERTEMY contract
• Rulemaking on new Telepsychology and Telesupervision chapter
• Licensure conferral for Joel Timothy Muller, Ph.D., Claire M. Houtsma, Ph.D., and Samantha A. Martin, Ph.D.
• Discussion of emerging issues: supervision by medical psychologists, new billing disclosure requirements, multicultural competence

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists is holding a two-day virtual long-range planning meeting to review and potentially revise rules on training, fees, supervision, telepsychology, and continuing education. The board will also consider contract amendments, including termination of the CERTEMY contract, and discuss emerging issues like billing disclosure requirements and multicultural competence. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, financial statements, temporary registrations, and licensure recommendations.

• Consideration of amendment to contract with Taylor, Porter, Brooks and Phillips
• Termination of CERTEMY contract
• Rulemaking discussions on telepsychology, fees, supervision, and continuing professional development
• Approval of licensure for Joel Timothy Muller, Ph.D., Claire M. Houtsma, Ph.D., and Samantha A. Martin, Ph.D.
• Training on antitrust and rulemaking for board members and staff

The Board issued a license to Justin, Ph.D. and approved several rule amendments regarding training, supervision, and ethics. It also increased the payment limit for its legal counsel contract with Taylor, Porter, Brooks and Phillips, LLC.

• Issued license to Justin Carreras, Ph.D. (4-1)
• Increased Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips, LLC contract limit from $45,000 to $55,000 (5-0)
• Approved licensure for Joel Timothy Muller, Ph.D., Claire M. Houtsma, Ph.D., and Samantha A. Martin, Ph.D. (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Neuropsychology Specialty Designation and Provisional Licensure rules (5-0)
• Approved amendments to LSSP Continuing Education and Ethical Standards rules (5-0)
• Affirmed revisions to Training and Supervision Requirements (5-0)
• Affirmed revisions to Public Information and Practice of Psychology/Testing rules (5-0)
• Tabled rules for Fees, Continuing Professional Development, and Assistants to Psychologists