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 | |
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
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Board Statutes
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Continuing Education
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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