Texas mental health counselors disciplined

October 17, 2010

On April 16, 2010, the Texas Department of State Health Services issued the following disciplinary actions:

Licensed professional counselor SUZANNE B. GOEN was placed on one year probated suspension for failing to respond to a client’s written request for treatment records. 

Licensed professional counselor DIANE BLACK FREEDMAN was placed on one year probated suspension for failing to set and maintain professional boundaries. Freedman entered into a dual relationship with three minor clients.

Licensed professional counselor JACQUELINE FALLS was reprimanded for failing to inform a client in writing of the services they would receive and failing to keep accurate client records.

Licensed professional counselor RAMONA DEGRAW had her license revoked for engaging in unethical and unprofessional conduct by committing Medicaid fraud and because of her criminal history.