The board is composed of nine members appointed by the governor. Four members must be selected from the general public. Five members must be eligible for licensure under the Act, at least one of whom must be a professional educator in marriage and family therapy. These members must have engaged in the practice or education of marriage and family therapy for at least five years, or have 5,000 hours of clinical experience in the practice of marriage and family therapy.
Board Members
Chair: Michael Puhl, J.D., Public Member
McKinney, Texas
Expires February 1, 2015
Members:
Sandra L. DeSobe, M.A., LPC, LMFT
Houston, Texas
Expires February 1, 2013Rick A. Bruhn, Ed.D., Professional Member
Expires February 1, 2017
Sean B. Stokes, Ph.D., Professional Member
Expires February 1, 2017
Jennifer Smothermon, M.A., LPC, LMFT
Abilene, Texas
Expires February 1, 2013
George F. Francis IV, Public Member
Expires February 1, 2017
Michael Miller, J.D., Public Member
Belton, Texas
Expires February 1, 2013
Joe Ann Clack, M.B.E., Public Member
Missouri City, Texas
Expires February 1, 2015
Beverly Womack, M.S., LMFT, LCSW, LCDC
Jacksonville, Texas
Expires February 1, 2015