Report from 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023
| Total number of Request for Investigations received: | 17 |
| Total number of cases closed: | 21 |
| Total number of Impaired Psychologist Procedure: | 2 |
| Disciplinary Actions: | 2 |
| Other Actions, including interim actions: | 1 |
Disciplinary Actions:
Carole A. Buckles Brunner, Psy.D., License No. 981
In the matter P22-23-12P on June 16, 2023, the license of Carole A. Buckles Brunner, Psy.D., License No. 981, was ordered Summarily Suspended by Executive Committee.
Kathryn Nathan, Ph.D., License No. 921
In the matter of P19-20-11B, the Board accepted a Consent Order on September 23, 2022, with Kathryn Nathan, Ph.D., constituting formal disciplinary action for violations of La. R.S. 37:2359.B.(13) and LAC 46:LXIII §1305.F.
Ernest C. Ellender, Ph.D., License No. 1159
In the Matter P20-21-10B, Pt. 1, on August 26, 2022, Ernest C. Ellender, Ph.D., License No. 1159, the LSBEP accepted the Stipulation and Agreement for Surrender of Psychologist License and Payment Agreement, which agreement represents partial resolution of the matter P20-21-10B pertaining to the facts outlined in the agreement and constitutes formal disciplinary action for violation of La. R.S. 37:2359.A., B(1), B(14), and B(11).
In the Matter P20-21-20C, on August 26, 2022, Ernest C. Ellender, Ph.D., License No. 1159, the LSBEP accepted the Stipulation and Agreement for Surrender of Psychologist License and Supplemental Payment Agreement , which agreement represents final resolution of the matter P20-21-20C pertaining to the facts outlined in the agreement and constitutes formal disciplinary action for violation of La. R.S. 37:2359.A., B(2)(b), B(2)(c), B(8), B(11), B(12) and B(14); and the following ethical standards under the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46 Pt LXIII (“Rule”): Rule §1305.A., §1305.F., §1307.C., §1307.D., §1307.E., §1307.F., §1307.H., §1307.J., §1313.A., and §1313.B., §1321.A., and §1321.E.