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Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, Commissioner
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About the Professional Counselors and Marital and Family Therapist
The Board for Professional Counselors and Marital and Family Therapists was created in 1984 by the State Legislature. Effective January 1, 1998 a clinical pastoral therapy component was added to this Board. The Board is responsible for safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of Tennesseans, by requiring that all who practice professional counseling, marital and family therapy, and clinical pastoral therapy within this state be qualified. The Board interprets the laws, rules, and regulations to determine the appropriate standards of practice in an effort to ensure the highest degree of professional conduct. The Board is authorized to issue a license or certificate to qualified applicants who have completed appropriate education and successfully completed required examinations. The Board is also responsible for the investigation of alleged violations of the Practice Act and rules, and is responsible for the discipline of licensees who are found guilty of such violation.
Professional counselors, marital and family therapists, and clinical pastoral therapists may be licensed by either examination or endorsement from other states.
The administrative staff of the Division of Health Related Boards supports the Board by issuing licenses to those who meet the requirements of the law and rules. Renewal notices are mailed from the Board's administrative office forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration of the license to the current address on record. Licenses can be renewed on-line one hundred twenty (120) days prior to expiration at Tennessee.gov/health. Click on the "License Renewal" link and follow the prompts. Licensees are responsible for renewing their licenses on time and keeping the Board apprised of current information. It is a violation of the law and of the board’s rules to practice on an expired license.
The Board consists of five (5) members appointed by the Governor to serve five (5) year terms. The Tennessee Association for Counseling and Development, the Tennessee Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and the Tennessee Association of Pastoral Therapists each may provide the Governor with a list of four (4) candidates from which to fill vacant positions. One (1) position is a consumer member. A quorum of three (3) members is required to conduct business. The meetings are open to the public.
Contact the Professional Counselors and Marital and Family Therapist
To contact this board, call
(615) 532-3202 local or 1-800-778-4123 nationwide
or write
227 French Landing, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37243
Members
Board Members
| Board Members | Title | Representation | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Scott PhD | Board Member | LPC | 06/30/2013 |
| Sara Cawood | Board Member | MFT | 06/30/2010 |
| Randal Phillips PhD | President | LPC/MFT | 06/30/2012 |
| Rev. Frank Gordon | Secretary | Citizen Member | 06/30/2010 |
| Susan Hammonds-White | President | Licensed Professional Counselor | 06/30/2011 |
Meeting Schedule
Meeting Schedule
Public Notices will remain online until the minutes are ratified and posted on the Meeting Minutes Tab. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at 227 French Landing, MetroCenter.
| Date | Time | Event and Location | Public Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 05, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. | Board Meeting Poplar Room, Health Related Boards Conference Center, Suite 150 |
Public Notice |
| June 04, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. | Board Meeting Poplar Room, Health Related Boards Conference Center, Suite 150 |
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| August 27, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. | Board Meeting Poplar Room, Health Related Boards Conference Center, Suite 150 |
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| December 03, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. | Board Meeting Poplar Room, Health Related Boards Conference Center, Suite 150 |
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes
Copies of all minutes are maintained in the official record section of the administrative office. Please contact the board administrator to make arrangements to review minutes of meetings held prior to 2004.
- November 13, 2009 (Minutes will be posted as soon as they are available.)
- August 28, 2009
- May 15, 2009
- February 20, 2009
- November 21, 2008
- August 15, 2008
- May 9, 2008
- February 29, 2008
- November 16, 2007
- August 24, 2007
- May 18, 2007
- March 9, 2007
- November 17, 2006
- August 18, 2006
- May 19, 2006
- February 17, 2006
- November 18, 2005
- August 19, 2005
- May 20, 2005
- February 18, 2005
- November 12, 2004
- August 20, 2004
- May 7, 2004
- February 13, 2004
National Organization
National Organizations of State Boards
Information on the National Board for Certified Counselors or American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy may be obtained by phone, fax, Internet, or writing to:
National Board for Certified Counselors
3 Terrace Way, Suite D
Greenesboro, NC 27403-3360
Phone:(336) 547-0607
Fax:(336) 547-0017
www.nbcc.org
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
1133 15th Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005-2710
Phone:(202) 452-0109
Fax:(202) 223-2329
www.aamft.org
American Association of Pastoral Counselors
9504A Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031-2203
Phone: (703) 385-6967
Fax: (703) 352-7725
E-Mail: info@aapc.org
www.aapc.org
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