More Texas mental health counselors disciplined

October 18, 2010

On July 23, 2010, the Texas Department of State Health Services issued the following disciplinary actions:

Licensed professional counselor ALISON KUNEFKE was placed on one year probation suspension for failing to set and maintain professional boundaries.  Kunefke entered into a dual relationship with a client and engaged in personal and sexual relation with a client.

Licensed professional counselor MARION LEE KIRK was placed on one year probated suspension for failing to set and maintain professional boundaries.  Kirk entered into a dual relationship with a client.

Licensed professional counselor PETER BRADLEY was assessed a $500 administrative penalty for having supervised licensed professional counselors when he did not possess a Texas Department of State Health Services approved license to do so.

Licensed professional counselor CYNTHIA BOYD voluntarily surrendered her license on allegations of failing to set and maintain professional boundaries.  She entered into a dual relationship with a client.

Licensed professional counselor STEVE W. SPOHR was placed on 18 months probated suspension for reasons related to his criminal history.