Disciplinary Actions

2025-2026 Disciplinary Action Report Report from 7/1/2025 – 3/12/2026 Total number of Request for Investigations received: 53 Total number of cases closed: 43 Disciplinary Actions: 1 Other Actions, including interim actions: 6 Disciplinary Actions: Jeanette Edmonds, Ph.D., License No. 1592Matter of P25-26-35B On March 5, 2026, Dr. Edmonds’ license to practice psychology was summarily suspended by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists pursuant to La. R.S. 37:2359(B)(13) and in accordance with the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act, LA R.S. 49:977.3(C).  On March 8, 2026, following a hearing before the Board, the Board ratified the summary suspension, upholding the suspension, and issued a new interim Summary Suspension Order governing the status of Dr. Edmonds’ license.

2024-2025 Disciplinary Action Report Report from 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2025 Total number of Request for Investigations received: 36 Total number of cases closed: 31 Disciplinary Actions: 6 Other Actions, including interim actions: 3 Disciplinary Actions: Mary Lou Kelley, Ph.D., License No. 510 In the Matters P21-22–08C, Mary Lou Kelley, Ph.D., License No. 510: On March 21, 2025, Dr. Kelley voluntary and permanently surrendered her license, based on the following undisputed violations of La. R.S. 37:2359.A.; La. R.S. 37:2359.B.(12); La. R.S. 37:2359.B.(2)(c); and, Rule Sections 1037.D.; 1307.E.; 1307.J.; 1307.K.; 1319.A.; 1321.A.; 1321.B. Ernest Ellender, Ph.D., License No. 1159 In the Matters P20-21-10B (Pt. 2) consolidated with P21-22-14C and P21-22-15C, Ernest Ellender, Ph.D., License No. 1159: On January 17, 2025, Dr. Ellender voluntary and permanently surrendered his license, based on the following undisputed violations of La. R.S. 37:2359.A.; La. R.S. 37:2359.B.(2)(b); La. R.S. 37:2359.B.(2)(c); La. R.S. 37:2359.B.(8); La. R.S. 37:2359.B.(11); La. R.S. 37:2359.B.(12); La. R.S. 37:2359.B.(14); and, Rule Sections 1305.A.; 1305.F.; 1307.C.; 1037.D.; 1307.E.; 1307.F.; 1307.H.; 1307.J.; 1313.A.; 1313.B.; 1321.A.; 1321.E. Carole A. Brunner, Psy.D., License No. 981 In the Matter P24-25-04B consolidated with P24-25-09NP, Carole A. Brunner, Psy.D., License No. 981: On October 18, 2024, Dr. Brunner voluntarily surrendered her license following admission of violation of the following laws and rules governing the practice of psychology: La. R.S. 37:2359.A.; La. R.S. 37:2359.B.(8), (11), (12), (13), and (14); Rule Sections 1305.E., 1305.F.1., 1305.F.2., 1307.D., 1307.E., 1307.F., 1307.L., 1309, 1313.A., and 1313.B.3.

2023-2024 Disciplinary Action Report Report from 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2024 Total number of Request for Investigations received: 10 Total number of cases closed: 10 Disciplinary Actions: 3 Other Actions, including interim actions: 4 Disciplinary Actions: Seth Kunen, Ph.D., License No. 523 In the Matter P22-23-14C, on October 20, 2023, Seth Kunen, Ph.D., License No. 523, the LSBEP accepted the Stipulation and Agreement for Voluntary Permanent Surrender of Psychologist License agreement which represents final resolution of the matter pertaining to the facts outlined in the agreement and constitutes formal disciplinary action pursuant to La. R.S. 37:2359.A. and B(14), for violation of the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46 Pt LXIII (“Rule”): Rule §1307.E. Dr. Kristen Gerstenecker, Psy.D. Temporary Registration No. 1434AL In the matter NP22-23-17C, On July 21, 2023, Dr. Kristen Gerstenecker, Psy.D. Temporary Registration No. 1434AL, agreed to a Voluntary Surrender of the registration in lieu of disciplinary action for LAC 46:LXIII.1305(F) – Personal Problems and Conflicts and LAC 46:LXIII. 1307(D) – Avoiding Harm. 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. On July 21, 2023, the Board accepted a Consent Order in lieu of a formal hearing, upholding the suspension for a minimum of 6 months.

2022-2023 Disciplinary Action Report 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.

2021-2022 Disciplinary Action Report Report from 7/1/2021 – 6/30/2022 Total number of Request for Investigations received: 26 Total number of cases closed: 14 Total number of Impaired Psychologist Procedure: 0 Disciplinary Actions: 2 Other Actions, including interim actions: 1 Disciplinary Actions: Ernest C. Ellender, Ph.D., License No. 1159 In the Consolidated Matters P20-21-10B and P20-21-20C, on May 6, 2022, Ernest C. Ellender, Ph.D., License No. 1159, voluntarily entered an Agreement to Abstain from Practice of Psychology in lieu of summary suspension and until such time as the consolidated matters have been formally closed and/or formal disciplinary action has been resolved either by a signed consent order, dismissal, or formal adjudication. Scuddy F. Fontenelle, Ph.D., License No 457 In the Matter P20-21-09C Scuddy F. Fontenelle, Ph.D., License No 457, entered into a Consent Order effective on November 12, 2021, waiving the right to contest the charges which are the basis of the disciplinary action, and include: La. R.S. 37:2359.A. and B(12); and the following ethical standards under the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46 Pt LXIII (“Rule”): Rule §1305.A., §1305.D., §1307.D., §1307.E.4., §1319.A.1., §1319.A.2., §1319.B.3., §1319.C.1., §1319.C.2., and §1319.C.3.

2020-2021 Disciplinary Action Report Report from 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2021 Total number of Request for Investigations received: 22 Total number of cases closed: 27 Total number of Impaired Psychologist Procedure: 1 Disciplinary Actions: 2 Other Actions, including interim actions: 0 Disciplinary Actions: Lisa Tropez-Arceneaux, Psy.D., License No 1158 In the Matter P20-21-05B Lisa Tropez-Arceneaux, Psy.D., License No 1158, entered into a Consent Order on April 30, 2021, waiving the right to contest the charges which are the basis of the disciplinary action, and include: La. R.S. 37:2359.A. and B(12); and the following ethical standards under the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46 Pt LXIII (“Rule”): Rule §1311, §1311.A., and §1311.B. Eric Cerwonka, Psy.D., License No. 1020 In the Matter P16-17-14C (Consolidated w P17-18-11C) Eric Cerwonka, Psy.D., License No. 1020, following hearing on September 24, 2020, the Board voted unanimously to order the revocation of Dr. Cerwonka’s license to practice psychology in the State of Louisiana, upon finding that Dr. Cerwonka’s actions were in violation of La. R.S. 28:53; La. R.S. 37:2351, et seq; La. R.S. 37:2359(A); (B)(1)(c); (B)(2)(a);(B)(2)(c); (B)(12); (B)(14); La.R.S.2364(2); and the following ethical standards promulgated in the Louisiana Administrative Code under Title 46:LXIII:1307.A, 1307.B,1307.C, 1307.D, 1307.H, 1307.L, 1309.A, 1309.D.(2) and1309.E.(2).The revocation, effective immediately, became final on November 17, 2020.

2019-2020 Disciplinary Action Report Report from 7/1/2019 – 6/30/2020 Total number of Request for Investigations received: 25 Total number of cases closed: 22 Total number of Impaired Psychologist Procedure: 0 Disciplinary Actions: 1 Other Actions, including interim actions 1 Disciplinary Actions: Samuel Webb Sentell, Ph.D., M.P., License No. 722 In the matter P17-18-07C – On February 7, 2020, Samuel Webb Sentell, Ph.D., M.P., License No. 722, entered into a Consent Order waiving his right to contest the charges which are the basis of the disciplinary action, which include: La. R.S. 37:2359.A., La. R.S. 37:2359.B(2)(c), La. R.S. 37:2359.B(5), La. R.S. 37:2359.B(11), La. R.S. 37:2359.B(12), La. R.S. 37:2359.B(14); and the following ethical standards under the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46 Pt LXIII (“Rule”): Rule §701-§711; Rule §1103-1103; Rule §1307.J.5.; and Rule §1309. In the matter P19-20-03C – On November 11, 2019, following requisite notice, the LSBEP held an emergency meeting relative to LSBEP Complaint Number P19-20-03C. The members of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (LSBEP) met pursuant to its authority under La. R.S. 37:2353.C (4) to consider the recommendation of the Complaint Committee to issue an emergency summary suspension as authorized under the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act, La. R.S. 49:950 et seq.; specifically, La. R.S. 49:961.C.. Following this meeting, the LSBEP ordered the immediate Summary Suspension of the Respondent. On January 21, 2020, following requisite notice, the LSBEP held a subsequent emergency meeting relative to LSBEP Complaint Number P19-20-03C, on that date, the Order of Summary Suspension was rescinded, and the matter was closed with a letter of education to the Respondent

2018-2019 Disciplinary Action Report Report from 7/1/2018 – 6/30/2019 Total number of Request for Investigations received: 23 Total number of cases closed: 23 Total number of Impaired Psychologist Procedure: 0 Disciplinary Actions: 2 Other Actions, including interim actions: 0 Disciplinary Actions: Christopher D. Garner, Psy.D., License No. 936 In the matter P17-18-04C – On December 14, 2018, Christopher D. Garner, Psy.D., License No. 936, entered into a Consent Order with the LSBEP, resulting in the suspension of his license to practice psychology and waived his right to contest the charges which are the basis of the disciplinary action, which include: La. R.S. 37:2359.A., La. R.S. 37:2359.B(2)(b), La. R.S. 37:2359.B(2)(c), La. R.S. 37:2359.B(8), La. R.S. 37:2359.B(12), La. R.S. 37:2359.B(13); and the following ethical standards under the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46 Pt LXIII (§101et seq): §1305.F. (APA Ref. 2.06); §1307.B. (APA Ref. 3.02; §1307.D. (APA Ref. 3.04); §1307.E.1, E.2, and E.4 (APA Ref. 3.05); §1307.F. (APA Ref. 3.06); §1307.H. (APA Ref. 3.08); §1321.E. (APA Ref. 10.05); and §1321.H. (APA Ref. 10.08). Susan R. Andrews, Ph.D., License No. 270 In the matter P17-18-05C – On December 14, 2018, Susan R. Andrews, Ph.D., License No. 270 entered into a Consent Order with the LSBEP, and waived her right to contest the charges which are the basis of the disciplinary action, which include: La. Admin. Proc. Act Title 49. Chapter 13 §§1307.J.1., 1307.J.2., 1307.J.5., 1321.A.2, 1321.A.1, 1321.B.1., 1321.B.2., and 1307.E.1.b.

2017-2018 Disciplinary Action Report Report from 7/1/2017 – 6/30/2018 Total number of Request for Investigations received: 16 Total number of Open Investigations: 0 Total number of cases closed: 16 Total number of Non-Psychologist cases: 4 Total number of Impaired Psychologist Procedure: 0 Disciplinary Actions: 2 Other Actions, including interim actions: 0 Disciplinary Actions: Cary Nelson Mack, Ph.D., License #1035 In the matter P16-17-13C: On November 16, 2017, Cary Nelson Mack, Ph.D., License #1035, entered into a Consent Agreement with the LSBEP to voluntarily and permanently relinquish his license to practice psychology in Louisiana, and waived his rights to contest the charges which are the basis of this disciplinary action and include: RS 37: 2359 A and B(1),B(2)(b), B(2)(c), B(8), B(12), B(13), and B(14), and the following specific Ethical Standards: 2.04 Bases for Scientific and Professional Judgments, 2.06 Personal Problems and Conflicts, 3.02 Sexual Harassment, 3.04 Avoiding Harm, 3.05 Multiple Relationships, 3.08 Exploitative Relationships, 3.10 Informed Consent, 10.01 Informed Consent to Therapy, and 10.05 Sexual Intimacies with Current Therapy Clients/Patients. Carrie E. Watkins-Emonet, Ph.D., License No. 1162 In the matter P16-17-06C: On July 28, 2017, Carrie E. Watkins-Emonet, Ph.D.,, License No. 1162 received a formal REPRIMAND and entered into a Consent Order with the LSBEP for violations of La. Rev. Statute 37:2359. B(2) and APA Ethical Standards 3.12 Interruption of Psychological Services and 10.10 Terminating Therapy.

2016-2017 Disciplinary Action Report Report from 7/1/2016 – 6/30/2017 Total number of Request for Investigations received: 22 Total number of Open Investigations: 0 Total number of cases closed: 22 Total number of Non-Psychologist cases: 10 Total number of psychologists participating in IPPA: 0 Disciplinary Actions: 3 Disciplinary Actions: Marianne Walsh, Psy.D., License No. 1166 On November 10, 2016, Marianne Walsh, Psy.D., License No. 1166 received a formal REPRIMAND and entered into a Consent Order with the LSBEP for violations of La. Rev. Statute 37:2359. A, B(2), B(12), B(14) and (15); The La. Administrative Code § 1301; and APA Ethical Standards 9.01 Bases for Assessments. Beverly A. Stubblefield, Ph.D., License #524 On January 20, 2017, Beverly A. Stubblefield, Ph.D., License #524, entered into a Consent Agreement with the LSBEP to voluntarily surrender and relinquish her license to practice psychology in Louisiana and waived her rights to contest the charges which are the basis of this disciplinary action and include: RS 37: 2359 A and B(1),B(2)(c), B(3), B(4), B(5), B(7), B(8), B(12) and B(14), and the following specific Ethical Standards: 1.01 Misuse of Psychologists’ Work, 1.03 Conflicts Between Ethics and Organizational Demands, 2.04 Bases for Scientific and Professional Judgments, 2.05 Delegation of Work to Others, 3.05 Avoiding Harm, 3.06 Conflict of Interest, 3.08 Exploitative Relationships, 6.04 Fees and Financial Arrangements, 6.06 Accuracy in Reports to Payors and Funding Sources, 9.01 Bases for Assessments, 9.02 Use of Assessments, 9.07 Assessment by Unqualified Persons.