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Boards and Councils

Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, and Social Work Board

View information about the Wisconsin Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board, its board members, formation, and governing rules. Disclaimer: Please review Wisconsin statute for full board requirements. 

Formation Statute: Wis. Stat. s. 15.405 (7c) 
Rules Statute: Wis. Stat. ch. Chapter 457

Related Professions: Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, Social Worker, Social Worker - Advanced, Independent, Licensed Clinical, Social Work Training Certificate


Officers & Members

The members of the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature to serve 4-year terms.

The Board consists of thirteen members: three marriage and family therapist members, three professional counselor members, four social worker members and three public members who represent groups that promote the interests of consumers of services provided by persons who are certified or licensed under Wisconsin Statute Chapter 457.


Member Name

Officer

Member ​​​Type

Term Expiration

Jessica M. Bowers

Chairperson

Social Worker Member

7/1/2027

Christopher J. Webster

Vice Chairperson

​Marriage & Family Therapist Member

7/1/2027

Joshua R. Lee

Secretary

​Professional Counselor Member

7/1/2028

Terrance C. Erickson

​Social Work - Public Member

7/1/2028

Ann E. Glavan

​​​Professional Counselor - Public Member

7/1/2027

Shawna R. Hansen

Social Work Member

7/1/2026*

Sheng Lee Yang

Social Work Member

7/1/2027

Marietta S. Luster

Government Social Worker Member

7/1/2025*

Nick M. Raef

Marriage & Family Therapist - Public Member

7/1/2029

Andrea L. Simon

​Professional Counselor Member

7/1/2027

Tim Strait

​Professional Counselor Member

7/1/2029

Patrick J. Stumbras

Marriage & Family Therapist - Public Member

7/1/2029

Vacant

Marriage & Family Therapist Member​

*Board members whose terms have expired may continue to serve until their successor is confirmed by the Senate.


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Meetings, Statutes, & Continuing Education

Meetings Schedule

Click the link below to view Wisconsin Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, and Social Work Board's meetings and options to join sessions.

Board Statutes

Click the link below to access the statutes and codes governing the Marriage & Family Therapists, Counseling and Social Work Board and its sections.

Continuing Education

Click the link below is the link to view the updated continuing education rules for MPSW and its sections.


MPSW Board & Sections

Marriage & Family Therapist Section

Click the link below to view the Marriage & Family Therapist Section of the MPSW board.

Professional Counseling Section

Click the link below to view the Professional Counseling Section of the MPSW Examining Board.

Social Worker Section

Click the link below to view the Social Worker Section of the MPSW board.


Guidelines & Documents

Conversion Therapy Guidance

Click the link below to view information about Wisconsin state boards and major medical associations' insights on why sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE) can harm patients and violate professional standards.

CSB Compliance Review Fact Sheet

Click the link below to view the Controlled Substances Board (CSB) Compliance Review fact sheet which reviews various ePDMP data points in their entirety to determine whether additional screening is appropriate.

ePDMP Online Tracking

Click the link below to view the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (ePDMP) - a tool to help combat the ongoing prescription drug abuse epidemic in Wisconsin through monitored prescription drugs dispensed in the state. ​​

Licensed Professional Counselor

Click the link below to view information required for the Licensed Professional Counselor credential including renewal information, forms, & legal information.

Substance Use Specialty Disorder Prescribing

Click the link below to learn how Wisconsin Act 262 impacts substance use disorder treatment for temporary credential holders



Contact Us

Call:
(608) 266-2112

Email:
dsps@wi.gov

Mailing Address:
Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board
DSPS 
P.O. Box 8366 
Madison, WI 53705 

Office Hours:
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

Location:
Department of Safety and Professional Services
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705 

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