Counseling, Board of

Purpose

The Board of Counseling shall regulate the practice of counseling, substance abuse treatment, art therapy, and marriage and family therapy.

Term

Four years; no more than two full successive terms

Composition

The Board shall consist of 12 members to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. Ten members shall be professionals licensed in the Commonwealth, who shall represent the various specialties recognized in the profession, and two shall be nonlegislative citizen members. Of the 10 professional members, six shall be professional counselors, three shall be licensed marriage and family therapists who have passed the examination for licensure as a marriage and family therapist, and one shall be a licensed substance abuse treatment practitioner.

Vacant Seats

No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.

Current Board Members

Matthew L. Scott

Marriage/Family Therapist, AAMFT fellow Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Benjamin Allison

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Dr. Terry R. Tinsley

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Nakeisha Gordon

Licensed Professional Counselor Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Dr. L. Paul Bernard

Licensed Professional Counselor Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Dr Gerard Lawson

Substance Abuse Professional Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Luanne Griffin

Licensed Professional Counselor Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Dr. Shannon Geneva Kuschel

Licensed Professional Counselor Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Ms. Marlo Linn Burdge

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Charlotte Markva

Licensed Professional Counselor Membership expires on 6/30/2029

Cyrus Williams

Licensed Professional Counselor Membership expires on 6/30/2029

Maria Anastasiou

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Membership expires on 6/30/2029