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
Keith Rosenbaum, Ph.D, LPC, LMFT
Professional Member
Joshua, Texas
Expires February 1, 2019
Rick A. Bruhn, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT
Professional Member
Huntsville, TX
Expires February 1, 2017
Sean B. Stokes, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT
Professional Member
Denton, TX
Expires February 1, 2017
Jennifer Smothermon, M.A., LPC, LMFT
Professional Member
Abilene, Texas
Expires February 1, 2019
George F. Francis IV, MBA
Public Member
Georgetown, TX
Expires February 1, 2017
Michael Miller, J.D.
Public Member
Belton, Texas
Expires February 1, 2019
Joe Ann Clack, M.B.E.
Public Member
Missouri City, Texas
Expires February 1, 2015
Beverly Womack, M.S., LMFT, LCSW, LCDC
Professional Member
Jacksonville, Texas
Expires February 1, 2015